Where Passion and Dedication Meet
The Black Down Syndrome Association is proud to present an amazing team of professionals dedicated to improving the lives of persons with Down Syndrome. Coming from various backgrounds and experiences, these five women are passionate about making a difference and their efforts have been instrumental in helping the organization achieve its goals.
Meet our two esteemed Founders and the three phenomenal women who make up our Board of Directors and learn more about how they are helping to shape the future of the Black Down Syndrome Association.
Crystal Lotterberry
Co-Founder/Vice President
Kelli Caughman
Co-Founder/President
The Black Down Syndrome Association is proud to be led by Kelli, a dedicated leader in the Down Syndrome Community. With a passion for providing families with better access to vital information, she is the perfect leader for the non-profit, driven by her experience as a mother of three children, one of whom has Down Syndrome.
Inspired by the lack of representation and desire to create a culturally competent safe space for Black families, this lifelong advocate and servant leader happily answered to call from fellow co-founder Kelli to come together to create a powerful organization that supports Black families and their loved ones with Down syndrome.
Board of Directors
Board Secretary
Nakoa Dantzler Merritt
Nakoa Dantzler Merritt, MBA, is a seasoned executive leader with over twenty years of experience driving impactful change and fostering collaboration.
She excels in strategic relationship management, quality improvement, and data-driven decision-making, dedicated to transforming systems and industries alike.
When unplugged, Nakoa is a devoted wife and mother of toddler twin boys. An advocate at heart, she thoroughly encourages and enjoys spending time with her family.
Board Member
Keisha Morris
Keisha Morris is a Chief Operating Officer of a DC Charter School, CEO and founder of an HR consulting firm, and a mother four.
Her passion for giving back to the community is in every aspect of her life. When she found out that she was having a son with Down syndrome, she knew she had to find a way give back to the Down syndrome community.
Keisha is excited to contribute her talents to this dynamic organization that supports Black families with individuals with Down syndrome.
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