Nashatrica T. McNeal

Hello, I’m Nashatrica T. McNeal, Founder and Executive Director of Genesys Way Inc., a non-profit organization, Ms. Dosies Homes for Women and Children LLC, and Genesys Way Solutions and Services LLC. I am a seasoned co-living owner, consultant, motivational speaker, healthcare professional, and entrepreneur. I have been servicing underserved individuals and families affected by homelessness, poverty, food insecurities, and low-income households; I am committed to making a positive change in the lives of others and community support. Through my growing interest in small business and entrepreneurship, Diversity, equality, and inclusion, I actively research and learn about managing small property and rental companies to expand my ability to make a meaningful impact for everyone. I currently service a variety of demographics in our community, such as domestic violence victims and survivors, child and adult sexual abuse, sex trafficking survivors, those living with HIV, seniors, mental health, high-functioning intellectual disabilities, lgbtqia community, and young adults as a few to name.

In 2016, I relocated to the Los Angeles, California, area, where my family and I became homeless for over 18 months. I got on my feet and relocated to the Antelope Valley area, and now I’m giving back because I know what it’s like to struggle and be a Homeless mother with children. I want to expand my vision and continue to be an asset to others, creating jobs, resources, and housing.

Dimitria Uqdah

Dimitria is a Los Angeles County Department of Health Services Community Health Worker. She serves on Genesys Way’s non-profit organization and Ms. Dosies Home for Women and Children’s board as the vice president. She is the founder of Dimitrias Developmental Foundation. She helps pregnant women with stressful lives obtain compassionate and caring support in their communities to maintain good health and deliver full-term babies. Dimitria links women to services right in their community to help them with mental health/stress, substance use, housing, and parenting education.

Dimitria has over 10 years of experience working with women who have faced tough barriers such as drug addiction and homelessness, and who have been victims of domestic violence. Dimitria has helped many women rebuild their lives and go on to meet their goals. Dimitria holds an Associates Degree in Addiction Studies from InterCoast College and is a member of the Antelope Valley African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Community Action Team.

Sonja Shorters

Sonja Shorters serves as the Director of Operations and Marketing for our Texas branch, bringing a wealth of experience and a dynamic approach to her role. With a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a current pursuit of her MBA, Sonja combines academic excellence with hands-on expertise in driving organizational success. A dedicated mother of seven, Sonja is a master at balancing a demanding career with a rich family life. Her ability to seamlessly integrate her professional and personal responsibilities is a testament to her exceptional time management and organizational skills.

Sonja is passionate about empowering others to achieve their full potential. She works closely with the Executive Director to implement strategic initiatives that foster growth and ensure operational excellence. Her leadership is characterized by a commitment to nurturing talent and a strategic mindset.

In addition to her core responsibilities, Sonja brings a diverse skill set, including expertise as a Notary, Tax Preparer, Credit Repair Specialist, Certified Bankruptcy Petition Preparer, and Financial Awareness Counselor. Her background also includes tutoring K-8 students, offering resources through city programs and non-profits, and crafting impactful resumes and cover letters. Sonja’s multifaceted experience and dedication to helping others thrive make her an invaluable asset to our team. Her strategic approach and leadership continue to drive our mission forward, ensuring that we meet and exceed our goals.

Cynthia Sykes

Cynthia is a Native of California; she is a wife, mother, and entrepreneur. Cynthia serves on the board as the lead administrative secretary for Genesys Way Inc.’s non-profit organization and Ms. Dosies Home for Women and Children. While she is talented, creative, reasourceful and a detailed individual offering a unique blend of cross functional skills resulting from more than 30 years of providing excellent customer service. Cynthia has over 18 years of combined experience working in the legal field as a secretary, supervisor, and contracting officer, where she has received several outstanding achievement awards. She has a proven ability to plan, organize, and manage activities and work with others. Cynthia also has solid interpersonal listening and rapport-building skills with the aptitude to communicate effectively. She volunteers to distribute food to residents throughout the community. Cynthia was a judge for the Miss High Desert Pageant, being a room mom, team mom, and volleyball coach for our local parks and recreation department for the City of Palmdale, CA. She also volunteers countless hours serving in various areas of ministry.

Rayshanti McNeal Price

Rayshanti Mcneal Price was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. In 2021, she graduated from Lancaster High School in Lancaster, California. Rayshanti serves on the board of Genesy Way Inc. and Ms. Dosies Home for Women and Children as the treasurer and an Outreach coordinator. She also was a lead house manager.  She prepares rooms for new residents and has managed two homes single-handedly. Rayshanti played basketball and received an athletic full-ride scholarship from the California University of Monterey Bay. She played basketball and studied business administration her freshman year, then transferred to Hartnell Community College in Salina, CA, her sophomore year. She is now continuing her athletic education at Cal Poly Humboldt University, playing basketball and studying business administration in New Venture Management. In June 2016, she moved to California with her family and experienced being homeless. During that time, seeing the children, teens, adults, and elderly struggle inspired her to try to find a way to help the homeless communities and bring hope to those individuals in need. She enjoys coaching the youth and doing volunteer work for her community. Rayshanti dreams of assisting individuals in need achieve what they thought would be impossible for themselves.