MEET THE
TEAM
These profiles introduce the seven members listed on the September 15, 2026 board roster and summarize their professional backgrounds and involvement in Handle It Helping Hands, Inc. Together, their experience spans higher education, community development, STEM education, transportation, behavioral health, and public health.
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Michael Hayden
Arizona State Global
Board Chair | 2026–2028
Michael Hayden is an Assistant Professor and Lead Faculty member at the University of Arizona Global Campus and a United States Marine Corps veteran. His background includes entrepreneurship, education, logistics, information technology, cybersecurity, and business management. His professional experience connects higher education and technology with HIHH’s focus on education and workforce development.
Dr. Taylor Advisor
Board Chair | 2026–2028
Dr. William Taylor is a clinical psychologist and co-founder of Alpha Recovery Life Systems. He has also been identified in HIHH materials as an advisor and as Dr. Kenneth Jones, Jr.’s supervising psychologist. His background connects clinical psychology and recovery services with HIHH’s mental health mission.
Sylvesta Hall Advisor
Board Co Chair | 2026–2028
Sylvesta M. Hall is a community development and business leader associated with Blue Ocean America Community Development, Blue Ocean Development America, and West Creek Village Development LLP. He holds an Executive MBA from California State University, Fresno and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on marketing from San Diego State University. His work includes Fresno-area housing, educational facilities, community investment, and the West Creek community resilience initiative.
Nicole WhiteBoard
Member | HIHH Vice President
Nicole M. White serves as HIHH’s Vice President and is associated with Alpha Bit Cyber Academy. Within HIHH and QUAVDA, she has held leadership responsibilities in youth development and Belonging Circles, as well as supervision of the organization’s summer internship work. Her program involvement connects technology education with student engagement, social and emotional learning, and opportunities for young people to build confidence and a sense of belonging.
Craig Givens
Board Member
Craig Givens is affiliated with the African American Education & Economic Policy Group and serves as a program lead within HIHH. Through Quantum UAV Drone Academy, his instructional involvement includes mechatronics, 3D printing, drone science, and drone mathematics. His work supports practical STEM learning and introduces students to the relationship between design, technology, and applied problem solving.
Damu Holloway Board
Member | HIHH Secretary Damu
Holloway is affiliated with DK Trucking and serves as HIHH’s Secretary, a role recorded in the organization’s August 2026 California Statement of Information. His documented professional affiliation is in the trucking and transportation sector, alongside his service in the organization’s leadership.
Yolanda Randles
Advisor
Board Member | Fundraising Contact
Yolanda Randles, MPH, has served as Executive Director of the West Fresno Family Resource Center since 2002. She holds a Master of Public Health and a bachelor’s degree in Health Science from California State University, Fresno. Her earlier experience includes program management at Valley Children’s Hospital and work with a seven-county sickle cell program. Her areas of work include health equity, prevention, family strengthening, youth development, health education, grant writing, and program planning. The September board roster also lists her affiliation with West Fresno Health Care Coalition Corp.