Destiny Cafe Team
Our People
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Joan Allen
Founder
Joan is a mother first and advocate as a close second. Mark is her why, and together, they are the beacon at Destiny Cafe.
Dr. Hamza Haqqi
Interim Executive Director
A champion for non-profit success, Hamza fights to push powerful missions forward.
Shirley McNally
Treasurer
A storied-veteran in the space, Shirley helps guide Destiny Cafe in the right direction.
Marian Kaiser
Secretary
A creative thinker and keeping Destiny Cafe organized, Marian helps sync the team.
Nicole Ryan
Board Member
An experienced financial professional, Nicole keeps Destiny Cafe financially savvy.
Babs Weinberg
Board Member
Family friend and special needs educator savant, Babs knows what our team and community needs the most.