Our team
Leadership.
Second First Steps is led by people who are deeply committed to the mission — many of whom have personal experience with the challenges our participants face.
Jamekra Marsh
Founder & President
Jamekra founded Second First Steps from her own experience of recovery and rebuilding. She leads the organization with a commitment to dignity, equity, and practical support for every person served.
Jamell Marsh
Grant Director / Board Member at Large
Jamell brings strategic grant writing and funding expertise to Second First Steps, helping secure the resources needed to sustain and grow the organization's impact.
Michael Billingsley
Executive Director / Board Member
Michael oversees day-to-day operations and program delivery, ensuring that Second First Steps fulfills its mission with excellence and accountability.
Kimberly Porter
Outreach Coordinator / Board Member
Kimberly connects individuals and families to the services and support they need, building bridges between the community and the organization's programs.
Olivia Binford Marsh
Media Coordinator / Board Member
Olivia shapes the voice and visibility of Second First Steps, managing communications and media to amplify the organization's message of hope and restoration.
Dr. Connie Brown
CFO & Secretary / Board Member
Dr. Brown provides financial oversight and governance leadership, ensuring the organization operates with transparency, integrity, and long-term sustainability.
Our impact
A Success Story
Hear directly from someone whose life has been changed through the work of Second First Steps.
Join us in this work.
Second First Steps is building a team of dedicated volunteers, board members, and partners. If you share our commitment to dignity and restoration, we'd love to connect.