Our Team

Mrs. Renetta Armstrong is a senior level non-profit executive whose focus is expanding access to deeply affordable quality housing opportunities to women of color with children. Specializing in compliance and strategic operations, Mrs. Armstrong has a proven track-record in supporting community-based organizations in maximizing their impact. Mrs. Renetta Armstrong holds a Master’s in Education Administration and Policy from Howard University and a certification in early childhood education from the Maryland State Department of Education. Mrs. Armstrong is the former managing director of Homeless Children’s Playtime Project and executive director of Carrie Simon House.  

Dr. Tasheka Cox is a dedicated psychotherapist who works diligently in the healing process alongside her clients. Dr. Cox received an Ed. D in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Connecticut School of Social Work and completed a bachelor’s in psychology from North Carolina Central University. Dr. Cox strives to maintain a respectful environment where one will feel safe and comfortable to talk about what they want in a therapeutic environment. Her treatment approach is based in cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, solution focused, coaching, mind-body medicine, and other integrative practices that will be used to meet my client’s treatment needs.

Avantika is a South Asian immigrant artist and social worker rooted in the values of social and disability justice, anti-oppression, and liberation.

Avantika holds a Masters in Social Work from Columbia University and comes from experiences in community organizing to advocate for release people from prisons, peer support, and providing case management to domestic violence & human trafficking survivors in the D.C area.

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Bridgett Graham passionately guides communities, families, and individuals through financial literacy, empowering youth with disabilities to embrace financial independence. Bridgett facilitates dynamic financial assistance training and streamlined partner referrals for agencies seeking financial support. With a solid educational foundation—a bachelor's and master's in social work—Bridgett is on a continuous journey of professional growth, pursuing certifications such as Certified Financial Planner and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training.

Darren Cox possesses over 20 years of experience in career services and workforce development with an emphasis on employer engagement, economic development, labor market research, partnership development, DE&I recruitment, and job development.

Mr. Cox serves as the Senior Director of Employer Relations with the University of Maryland Global Campus. Mr. Cox worked as a Director of Workforce Development and Director of Career Services for Southeastern University and for several non-profit organizations in the DC area. He also served eight years on the Board of Directors for several workforce development organizations in Washington, DC including STRIVE DC.

Kayla Washington is a dynamic education professional who excels in program strategy and instructional innovation. With a career spanning more than a decade, Kayla has held pivotal roles, including her current position as Manager of Instructional Specialist in the District, where she leverages data analysis and evidence-based practices to enhance teaching effectiveness and drive student success.

Kayla is thrilled to collaborate with Sinai House to support its mission of empowering families and fostering transformative growth. Her deep knowledge of curriculum design, coaching, and educational planning will serve as valuable tools in her role as Educational Coordinator.