A team of volunteers give their time, energy and talent to keep this site running and relevant. This effort is 100% about giving, lifting up others and expecting nothing in return. Team members do not profit anything off of the site nor is the site used for any financial or personal gain. Listings on ShopBlackCT.com are free and additional support is provided through pro bono digital marketing, writing and photography services. Businesses never have to pay for any services to receive support from ShopBlackCT.
Sarah Heath
Founder, Initiative Co-lead
Yvette Young
Initiative Co-lead
Harry Amadasun, Jr.
Data team lead
Shariffah Mason
Photographer
Lajeune Hollis
Writer
Mike Carretta
Web Co-lead
SUPPORT TEAM:
Mikki A. Ealey
Quatina Frazer
Angel Thompson
Violeta Ware
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We’re seeking writers and editors to join our volunteer team! Contact us for more information.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR PAST SHOPBLACKCT VOLUNTEERS:
Mahalia Anderson
Seshu Badrinath
Rode Bataille
Rebecca Bloomfield
Ashley Blount
Alicia Brown
Chuck Carter
Manny Chinyumba
Adia Copper
Katelyn Czajkowski
Brenda De Los Santos
Patrina Dixon
Jason Dunn
Ayla Duve
Claudine Fox
Shanay Fulton
Jaleith Gary
J.E. Gilchrist
Santana Grant
Zach Green
Terrence Irving
Leaja Johnson
Delaney Kelly
Sara Kennedy
Kerry Kincy
Maren Kuzmak-Carlson
Ashley Lewis
Malcolm Little
Erika Mason
Kiana McDavid
Cassandra McKenna
Kristen McNevins
Savannah-Raye Mills
Meghan Olson
Nadya Pugh
Maritza Rosenard
Natasha Samuels
Charity Sesay
Malayka Small
Jasmine Smith
Sharon Taylor
VanDaysha Taylor
Kris Thompson
Marshall Thompson
Larianne Tide
Corey Lynn Tucker
Camila Vallejo
T’Challa Williams
Ty Wrenn
VALUES
ShopBlackCT is anchored on several key values embraced by our volunteer team.
Collaboration
We listen and evolve together, helping and supporting each other for the sake of our collective goal: to elevate and amplify Black-owned businesses in our local community.
Diversity
We believe that the fight against racism is a fight that must include everyone.
Service
We leverage our time, energy, resources and expertise to help others.
Excellence
We provide high-quality, professional support because this is what Black-owned businesses deserve.
Empowerment
We empower Black-owned businesses to thrive by providing free support services with no membership or fee required and with nothing expected in return.