Board Of Director
Dr. Arthur Darby III
Dr. Darby is the Founder and CEO of Unity in the Community Nonprofit Inc. He is also a veteran Chaplain that served 8 years in the U.S. Air Force as a Captain.
Dr. Darby is a sociologist and Pastor with over decade of experience in ministry and nonprofit leadership. He has spent his career working with families and marginalized communities experiencing homelessness regionally and internationally.
Dr. Darby has a vision to expand housing services provided to veterans and families.
Dr. Sariah Beatty
Rev. Dr. Sariah J. Beatty, a Washington, D.C. native, is an accomplished pastor, therapist, and community leader with a doctorate in Psychology and two master's degrees.
Ordained in 1993, she served as Assistant Pastor at Lighthouse Pentecostal Church and later founded Judah Restoration Outreach Ministries to support life rebuilding through faith.
Dr. Beatty is a Licensed Child and Family Therapist and coordinates the Family Treatment Court at the D.C. Superior Court, aiding families facing addiction. Known for her dynamic preaching and community outreach, she is dedicated to empowering women and serving marginalized communities with faith and compassion.
Shaquita Darby
Shaquita Darby is a Program Analyst with the federal government with 10 years of service. Shaquita specializes in program and project management for government financial programs.
Her expertise focuses on the evaluation of the effectiveness of government financial systems, programs and operations.
Shaquita Darby has worked with the country executive offices in Prince George’s County supporting elections and affordable housing initiatives sponsored by government offices of Maryland.
Shaquita Darby has served over 20 years in the United States Air Force as a senior non-commissioned officer.
Michelle Hayes
Michelle Hayes is a seasoned entrepreneur, business development consultant, with a rich tapestry of diverse experiences. From her early days in IT management to her ventures in real estate with Elite Homes & Estates, LLC, Michelle has always been driven by a passion to empower and uplift others.
Her journey as a business development consultant has been marked by her unique ability to connect visionaries with their target demographics, offering strategic insights, logistical support, and a deep understanding of the technical aspects required for success.
