Vice President
Darren Kimbrough Jr. is the Co-Founder of Bee Light Outreach, an impact-driven organization dedicated to connecting individuals and communities with the resources they need to thrive. With a strong passion for equitable access and sustainable growth, Darren brings both strategic vision and a hands-on approach to addressing real-world challenges. His background in finance management and real estate has equipped him with the skills to develop individual budgeting spreadsheets and templates, build meaningful partnerships, and advocate for systemic change. At Bee Light Outreach, Darren leads program development, partnership building, operations, and educational workshops, ensuring every initiative is guided by data, compassion, and measurable impact. Through his leadership, Bee Light Outreach has grown from a grassroots initiative into a trusted community resource hub, grounded in his belief that when people are empowered with the right tools and support, they can transform both their lives and their communities.
Treasury
Elyshia Otero is an experienced bookkeeper with nearly five years of expertise managing day-to-day financial operations for small businesses and nonprofit organizations. She specializes in payroll processing, financial reporting, accurate recordkeeping, and account reconciliation, with a strong strength in administering and managing an organization’s financial assets and liabilities. Whether an organization lacks proper fund allocation across departments or clear profit-and-loss organization, Elyshia ensures that strategic financial plans and effective accounting software systems are in place.
Known for her attention to detail and integrity, she maintains all financial records in compliance with regulatory standards. At the heart of her work is a deep commitment to serving her community, providing comprehensive support in receiving, managing, and disbursing public revenues. Proficient in QuickBooks, Xero, and Microsoft Excel, Elyshia brings a proactive approach to improving financial workflows and supporting sound decision-making. She works closely with boards and executive leadership to ensure fiscal responsibility, transparent reporting, and sustainable growth, remaining dedicated to strengthening organizational financial health while supporting mission and vision.
Member
Victoria Strode is a results-driven Digital Marketing Specialist with over 12 years of experience in content creation and online growth strategy. Specializing in lifestyle branding, she has a proven track record of increasing traffic, generating qualified leads, and driving measurable ROI for brands across multiple industries. With a strong foundation in data analytics and a creative approach to faith-based storytelling, Victoria develops impactful campaigns that not only reach audiences but truly resonate with them.
Victoria’s work focuses on creating relatable, encouraging, and high-quality content that builds trust and connection, helping audiences feel seen, heard, and strengthened. Known for her ability to authentically bring stories to life through short-form video, she delivers excellence in advertising, web design, content creation, and media development. Whether launching new products, optimizing sales funnels, or scaling digital ad campaigns, Victoria brings a strategic blend of innovation and execution to every project. At the heart of her work is a commitment to crafting powerful hooks, captions, and concepts ideal for reels and daily posting because Victoria doesn’t just create content, she helps elevate people and brands in their journey.
Member
Gabrielle Arnold serves as the Secretary, playing a key role in ensuring the organization’s operations run smoothly and efficiently. With over six years of experience in administrative support, she specializes in budgeting, data entry, phone and email communications, event planning, completing and submitting MDHHS applications, spreadsheet creation using Excel and Google Docs, Canva design, certificate and flyer creation for trainings, invoice processing, camera monitoring, and assisting with website development. With a strong background in administration, Gabrielle oversees documentation, meeting coordination, and recordkeeping while supporting strategic planning and community engagement efforts. As a founding team member, she brings a deep commitment to organization, communication, and transparency, aligning her work with the core values that support the organization’s mission to provide vital resources to individuals and communities in need.
Known for her attention to detail and collaborative spirit, Gabrielle helps maintain strong internal systems and clear communication across teams and partners, while remaining passionate about building sustainable structures that allow the organization to grow while staying grounded in its purpose.
Member
Dr. Janet Atkinson is a Brand Personality Expert and Strategist with a Doctorate of Business Administration from Keiser University, a Master of Business Administration from Strayer University, and a Bachelor of Science from Eastern Michigan University. With over 25 years of self-employment experience, she specializes in uncovering and enhancing the unique identity of brands, ensuring each client’s voice, tone, and visual presence are consistent, compelling, and aligned with their business goals. One of her core strengths is analyzing and revitalizing social media platforms, transforming them into cohesive, high-impact brand assets that authentically reflect a brand’s essence and resonate with its target audience.
Whether a digital presence lacks cohesion or influence, Dr. Atkinson delivers customized strategies that bring clarity, engagement, and market-ready positioning. At the heart of her work is a commitment to serving as a comprehensive resource for business owners, offering consulting support from business launch and scaling to innovation and product development. Her approach is rooted in strategic clarity and brand alignment, with every consultation including an in-depth review of business models, operations, and digital presence, followed by tailored recommendations and performance-driven solutions designed to increase visibility, strengthen systems, and drive sustainable success.
