Provides strategic leadership and vision for E2C, guiding the organization’s mission, partnerships, programs, and long-term growth. As Founder & CEO, this role drives the development of E2C’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and builds relationships that expand access to resources, opportunities, and support for under-resourced entrepreneurs.

Shapes E2C’s organizational growth and scaling strategy through strategic program planning, impact measurement, and the development of connected systems that align people, programs, operations, and resources. Leads the design, development, and continuous improvement of learning programs and the participant experience, aligning curriculum, facilitation, learning outcomes, and evaluation to deliver measurable growth for entrepreneurs and inform grant strategy, partnership development, and sustainable expansion across the organization.

Provides strategic direction for E2C's programming, aligning organizational priorities, partnerships, resources, and outcomes. Her current focus is shaping the Alumni experience to strengthen community, connection, opportunity, contribution, and continued growth.

Through DIFPHERENT Sharifa provides strategic advisory and organizational alignment support to organizations and founders.

Branndi Lewis is a South Florida–based creative professional and choreographer. She works with E2C as a branding designer and event planner, as well as LB Limited, bringing extensive experience in event production and coordination.

A graduate of the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s of Science, Branndi has built a distinguished career in dance and arts leadership. Her accolades include the 2023 Jacob’s Pillow Fellowship, 2024 Black Artists Dance Collective residency, 2025 Carmel Dance Festival Fellowship and Dance Lab New York choreographer selection, and winning the 2026 Western Michigan University National Choreography Competition. She is also Founder and Artistic Director of Banyan Dance Festival, championing artists and expanding opportunities for dance in South Florida.

Keeps E2C’s programs running smoothly from behind the scenes. This role manages program logistics, systems, scheduling, communications, technology, and operational processes to ensure participants and the program team have the structure and support needed for a successful experience.

Helps create a connected, supported, and engaging experience for E2C participants throughout their program journey. This role supports onboarding, communication, engagement, participant needs, and follow-up while helping ensure members stay informed, involved, and connected to available resources.

Resident Web Developer & Tech Consultant

I serve as the resident web developer and tech consultant for the Equity Entrepreneur Center (E2C), where I built and continue to maintain the organization’s website. Through G3designs & Development Studio, I provide ongoing technical guidance and support to keep E2C’s online presence up to date and easy to use. My work helps entrepreneurs find the programs, resources, and opportunities they need to grow their businesses.