OUR TEAM

Renee Mitchell has been serving as the Chief Financial Officer for Habakkuk's Vision since 2019. Ms. Mitchell is responsible for overseeing financial operations which include finance reporting, budgets, tracking operational metrics, mergers, acquisitions, grant portfolios and investor relations. She is also very active in reporting to the Board of Directors, public and community members. 

Ms. Mitchell brings to the foundation over a decade of expertise in the finance industry working with public, private and non-profit entities. She has become a powerhouse in leading finance teams to achieve compliance throughout various operating scales and complexities. 

Her accounting skills coupled with client engaged are all what has attributed to her growth while working at large scale financial institutions including TD Bank. Ms. Mitchell has also held Consultant leadership roles that has aided in the establishment for various small businesses in NYC and provides guidance overseas to natives of her birth country Trinidad & Tobago. 

She has aided these small businesses in setting budgets, expenses reporting, compiling profit and losses statements, projection of cash flows and the creation of Fiscal Policy and Procedures. Ms. Mitchell is also an active mentor, activist and participates on diversity councils and outreach initiatives with local organizations. 

Ms. Mitchell, holds a Bachelors degree in Accounting and currently Licensed with the NJ Board of realtors. She has two boys and resides in the State of New Jersey.

 Adisa Yamusah, began her career working with Habakkuks Vision as a consultant since its birth in 2018. She later accepted an offer as the Chief Operating Officer in late 2019 and has been a stellar contributor to its operational growth. Her role is an extremely sensitive role as it entails establishing and ensuring our policies continue to promote the organizations culture and vision. Ms. Yamusah is key in overseeing operations of the company and the work of executives.

Adisa is a skilled professional with 7 years of operational experience in the non-profit sector and has successfully led major organizational projects for several top companies. Currently, she works as a Senior Consultant for CaptureRx, a San-Antonio based healthcare technology company, and has led the company’s efforts to expand its organizational reach, and execute, monitor, and close special projects. 

Before joining CaptureRx, Adisa served as the Senior Director of Operations for the New-York based non-profit, Harlem United, where she set strategic goals for the organization, planned and monitored day-to-day business activities, supervised staff from different departments, and provided strategic direction on areas for growth and improvement. She previously worked for Panasonic Corporation of North America and New York University. 

Adisa's leadership experience in the non-profit sector—coupled with her background in project management and strategic development—uniquely qualifies her to lead Make-A-Play's Executive Board. Since serving in this role, she has: revamped the organization's internal management structure, liaised with the Executive Director to set goals and deadlines, reviewed and adjusted the organization's operational budget(s), and evaluated overall performance by gathering, analyzing and interpreting data and metrics. 

She received her Bachelors of Science from New York University (NYU) and later, her Master's Degree in Social Work from NYU's Silver School of Social Work. 

 As Senior Vice President of Housing & Community Development, Jiton's role is multifaceted at Habakkuk's Vision. This stellar team member is responsible for overseeing the organizations housing portfolio while transforming the landscape of how the disenfranchised are housed. She works with her team on site selections and acquisitions, creating finance strategies and partnerships while overseeing facilities and contractors during the developmental phases of constructing units for our residence.

Jiton comes with years of expertise in the area of housing acquisition and financing for both residential and commercial properties. She has been a leader in the Real Estate industry but has also accomplished milestones as an Retail Entrepreneur. In 2011, she launched Je'taime Shoes, an exquisite and unique boutique that resonates her own personal style and grace through catalogs of clothing, shoes and accessories. Her business expanded in 2013 with the opening of her 2nd Je'taime Shoes in Westfield Mall, one of the largest retail malls in the country. 

Apart from these entrepreneurial & business accolades, Jiton is an agent for social change and a silent philanthropist. Jiton frequently donates over 200 pairs of shoes and dresses yearly to young women during prom season and throughout the year. Her volunteer works expands throughout boroughs including headlining various community outreach projects on a local, state and national level. 

Her work has sounded off so loudly that in 2019 she received an award from the Brooklyn Borough President for her outstanding work and commitment in the community. Jiton's dedication to the mission of Habakkuk's Vision has been a true gift.

Jiton is a graduate from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and holds a Bachelor of Science. She is also a licensed realtor and business owner. Jiton has been recognized as one of the youngest females to have purchased and formerly owned her own Remax franchise in 2005.  She is a devoted mother, daughter and friend. She enjoys dancing, socializing and helping others reach their goals towards homeownership.

Anabel Babilonia, has been with Habakkuk's Vision since 2018. Over the past 2 years in her role as VP of Procurement and Vendor Management she has led the organization in reducing cost and increasing the effectiveness of operations. 

Her role has been essential in the procurement of resources for the population being served by Habakkuk's Vision and acquisition of vendors. Anabel's expertise provides strategic policy development, contract management, with keen leadership for all departmental heads within the organization. 

Anabel comes with over 10 years in public and private procurement. She has led many businesses, including those of her own in procurement improvement projects that has resulted in savings of over $1million dollars annually. In addition, she has created solid vendor relationships on a foundation of trust and reliability. While aiding in the mission of Habakkuk's Vision, Anabel is a committed & successful business owner of Ava & Amber's Nail Boutique in Brooklyn, NY. 

She has worked on the front lines as a Nail Technician for over 10 years where she learned the value of providing excellent customer service. Anabel has also managed and led her own team in the process of negotiating long term procurement agreements, submission of vendor bids and cost savings proposals. 

Anabel is a graduate of Western Governors University, with an Associates Degree in Business Management and Marketing. She serves on the Board of "NOBODY BRAND" clothing distributors, as a Treasurer. Anabel is avid on giving back to her community. She conducts free seminars on small business ownership and resource acquisition once a month in Brooklyn, NY.

She is a devoted Mother of two girls. She loves cooking, dancing and spending time with loved ones. 

Ayaitzy Herrera assumed the role of Vice President of Housing and Social Development for Habakkuks Vision since 2019. In this role Ms. Herrera aids in bridging the gap between Health, Homelessness and Wholeness. 

Staying close to the mission of Habakkuk's Vision, Ms. Herrera works closely with community leaders, policy makers, realtors, developers, property owners and collaborates with health care agencies to ensure our target population will receive stable housing which aids in the overall improvement of health outcomes.

She is responsible for not only development and acquisitions but construction of management staff and consultants. Ms. Herrera serves as an expert in property acquisition combating issues such as housing discrimination and ensuring residents being housed are receiving provisional services and programs within the scope of our mission. 

Ayaitzy’s comes with years of Property Management and Housing expertise but what stands out the most is her education in the field of Psychology and Forensic Law. This combined knowledge has given her a track record of building strong legal and community ties as well as initiative programs that aids in the societal growth and development of the underserved population, specifically formerly incarcerated women.
 

Her most recent projects have included working with communities in the areas of rental assistance, rental rehabilitation, housing rehabilitation, homeless prevention and community development. 

Ayaitzy, holds a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Forensic Law from Barry University and is currently pursuing a degree in Nursing. She is also a licensed Realtor.

As Habakkuk’s Community Relations leader she will cultivate community contacts to increase awareness and collaborative opportunities while  planning, implementing and analyzing public relations and marketing strategies that will advance and support Habakkuk’s mission and goals.  Utilizing her excellent persuasive skills and her ability to calm under pressure has proven essential in dealing with sensitive and controversial matters. 

Nathiefa’s previous role with Volunteers of America as a Job Developer, entailed assisting individuals in transitioning from shelter/housing units to their own housing, while teaching them the necessary skills sets to becoming gainfully employed and reaching various lifetime goals. 

Her most recent collaboration is with the Federal Bureau of Commerce as a Partner ship Specialist where she works directly with elected officials, community leaders and state, local and tribal governments about the importance of the Census within the community. Her background will help disseminate Habakkuk’s vision. 

Nathiefa holds a Bachelors Degree in Business Management & Economics from Empire State University, A Masters Degree in Human Resource Development from Drexel University and a Green Belt in Six Sigma from Villanova University.  She believes there is a difference between accountability and responsibility but they are inseparable when your goal is to help others!    

 As Senior Director of Strategic Planning and Communications of Habakkuk's Vision Charitable Ministries. Philicia’s role is to set and guide the strategy for all communications, strategy planning, content delivery, social engagement, website, and public relations messaging.  Philicia, oversees all projects to ensure that messaging is delivered in a cultural sensitive manner that  consistently articulates HBBKV's mission & vision. This essential team member will ensure that HBBKV is viewed as the primary source, disseminator, and conduit of information within this diverse network and constituent base organization. Philicia works closely with the senior peer group within the organization as the communications partner on a variety of strategic initiatives. Prior to her role as Senior Director of Strategic Planning and Communications of Habakkuk's Vision, Philicia is the shining example of a survivor. After being the victim of domestic violence for almost a decade. It is this experience along with her brief but telling stint of incarceration and strong desire to help others that led her to gain an interest in working with underserved populations through the non-for-profit sector. For the past 7 years Philicia has worked to help minimize disparities among the formerly incarcerated & high-risk populations.

Philicia has been an inducted member of The National Society of Leadership and Success since 2019. This is an honor led by alumni who have exemplified in their studies and have proven their potential to become leaders in their communities through their commitment and strive to be successful in their fields. In addition, Philicia is an entrepreneur with a background in real estate, investment, banking, marketing, management and accounting. Her newly founded venture PDA Business LLC, will focus on providing education in the finance, real estate and investment industries. Philicia holds Bachelor’s degree in Business majoring in Accounting and minoring in Finance from Grantham University. Philicia is also candidate for a Graduate degree in Management from Harvard University’s Extension program. Philicia is also an adored sister, aunt, and “assistant to all”.