Darnesha Bowman

About Darnesha Bowman

Accolades: 2023 Seattle Magazine Changemaker of the Year 2022 Alignable Business Woman of the Year2021 WASHINGTON WOMEN CREATING CHANGE 2021 Seattle Magazine Most Influential Person in Business2021 Shoreline Community College Foundation\'s Distinguished Community Service Award Winner 20••••20 Innovative Community Builder Award 2020 Q13-Community Unsung Hero Award

Experience

1. CEO Founder

   Black Coffee Northwest

   Jul 2020 — Present

   Meet Dar’Nesha Bowman, a Seattle native with over two decades of nonprofit experience. As the Chief Executive Officer of Black Coffee Northwest, she’s brewing up more than just lattes – it\'s a revolution!Dar’Nesha\'s journey began as the Program Director at the Greenwood Boys and Girls Club, and she swiftly climbed the ranks at the YMCA. From Dale Turner Branch Membership Engagement Director to Program Executive of Membership, she has consistently prioritized community engagement.When she\'s not leading in the coffee industry, Dar’Nesha serves as the Founder and Director of the award-winning Northside Step Team, which notably performed with LIZZO on a sisterhood project.A proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Dar’Nesha is a dedicated community advocate. Her accolades include being named Seattle Magazine Changemaker of the Year, Alignable Business Woman of the Year, and Washington Women Creating Change in 2021.In her spare time, she champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, making a significant impact in the greater Seattle area. Dar’Nesha Bowman – where coffee meets community, and every sip is a step towards positive change.