Meet The Board

Mustafa El Shabazz Bey is a community advocate, and nonprofit leader dedicated to empowering individuals and strengthening communities through education, opportunity, and service. Drawing from his own experiences overcoming homelessness, addiction, incarceration, and economic hardship, he founded We The People United for Change, Inc. (WTPUFC) to help others achieve stability, self-sufficiency, and long-term success.

While experiencing homelessness in Columbia, South Carolina, Mustafa witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by vulnerable populations and became involved in community advocacy efforts supporting expanded housing and support services. Those experiences inspired his lifelong commitment to community empowerment and equitable development.

Today, Mustafa leads WTPUFC's initiatives in financial literacy, homeownership education, youth empowerment, health and wellness, and community outreach, working to create opportunities that help individuals, families, and neighborhoods thrive.

"My mission is simple: empower people, strengthen communities, and create opportunities that allow families to build stability, dignity, and generational success."

Matteo Giunta Fausty is a financial literacy educator, economic empowerment strategist, entrepreneur, and Founder of Capeesh Co, a Baltimore-based marketing and business development firm focused on helping individuals, organizations, and small businesses build sustainable growth and long-term success. As the lead facilitator of the Smart Money Financial Literacy & Economic Empowerment Workshop Series, Matteo delivers dynamic, results-driven financial education designed to equip individuals and families with the tools needed to achieve financial stability, wealth-building, and economic independence.

His instruction focuses on practical application and real-world financial strategies, covering budgeting, credit restoration, debt management, saving, investing, financial planning, and wealth development. By combining financial education with behavioral and mindset-based approaches, Matteo empowers participants to transform financial knowledge into meaningful action and long-term lifestyle change.

Driven by a strong commitment to community advancement and economic equity, Matteo is passionate about expanding access to financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and economic opportunity within underserved communities. Through his work, he continues to advocate for sustainable wealth-building initiatives, mentorship, and community-centered solutions that help close wealth gaps and create stronger, more financially empowered communities.

Kelly Ryan is a dedicated nonprofit and community engagement leader with a strong background in developing impactful outreach initiatives, fostering meaningful partnerships, and advancing community-centered programming. Through her role with L.I.T.T. (Love In The Trenches), a Baltimore-based nonprofit focused on harm reduction, overdose prevention, family support, and public health outreach, she has helped support community engagement efforts, volunteer initiatives, and wellness-centered programming designed to create safe and supportive spaces for individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder.

Her experience includes developing mutually beneficial partnerships, expanding volunteer engagement networks, and supporting initiatives focused on equity, empowerment, and sustainable community impact. Kelly is deeply committed to promoting healthier, safer, and more connected communities through collaborative and people-centered solutions.

As part of her work with WE THE PEOPLE UNITED FOR CHANGE, INC., Kelly is excited to help advance inclusive initiatives that strengthen neighborhoods, support community well-being, and promote long-term social and economic empowerment for individuals and families throughout the community.

As the first Director of Health and Wellness for WE THE PEOPLE UNITED FOR CHANGE, INC., Nathan Richardson is dedicated to building stronger, healthier communities through education, wellness, and outreach. With over three years of experience at the YMCA as an Operations Associate and Program Lead, he has developed and led impactful programs designed to benefit individuals and families throughout the community.

Bringing more than 10 years of experience as a professional chef, Nathan combines his passion for nutrition, wellness, and community engagement by leading a weekly family chef program at the YMCA, where he teaches families how to prepare fun, healthy, and affordable meals together. His mission is rooted in empowering people through health education, positive lifestyle changes, and community unity.

Deeply committed to the well-being of others, Nathan continues to advocate for healthier living, personal growth, and creating opportunities that inspire a new beginning and a brighter future for generations to come.