Our Team
Driven by passion and expertise, our dedicated team consists of professionals from diverse backgrounds. Each member brings unique skills and perspectives to the table, making us stronger together. We believe in the power of collaboration and the importance of shared goals. With unwavering commitment, our team works tirelessly to achieve our mission and vision every day.
Natoya K. Evans
President
Natoya is a dynamic leader and advocate committed to empowering families and fostering strong, supportive communities. As the principal at Mother Hen, she combines her expertise in parental coaching, education, and family advocacy with a passion for uplifting individuals through holistic care and innovative programs. Natoya believes that by focusing on nurturing families, one family at a time, at the micro level, stronger communities can be built, creating a ripple effect that leads to lasting change. Her approach to leadership is grounded in the understanding that the well-being of individuals and families is central to the vitality of any community. Natoya emphasizes the importance of building trust, open communication, and a sense of belonging, ensuring that every family has access to the tools and support they need to thrive. She works closely with families to help them navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, and reach their full potential, believing that these individual transformations ultimately lead to more resilient communities as a whole. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Natoya is deeply involved in philanthropy and community service. She has spearheaded numerous initiatives aimed at improving access to education, supporting underserved families, and providing resources for mental health and wellness. Through partnerships with local organizations, she has helped launch programs focused on financial literacy, parenting support, and youth mentorship, all of which empower families to create sustainable change in their lives. Natoya’s leadership is also reflected in her commitment to advocacy. She has worked tirelessly to raise awareness about the systemic issues affecting families, particularly those in underrepresented and marginalized communities. By advocating for policies that promote equity in education, health care, and social services, Natoya seeks to create an environment where all families have the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances. Through her work at Mother Hen and her extensive philanthropic efforts, Natoya continues to inspire change. She believes that fostering resilience, compassion, and empowerment at the family level creates a foundation for broader social transformation. Her vision is not only to help families survive but to thrive—creating communities where every individual is supported, valued, and equipped to succeed.
Sylvester Cole
Vice President
Everyday life is based on public health. It permeates every element of our surroundings, including the social systems we traverse and the physical settings we engage with. Public health entails putting in place fundamental policies that guarantee the wellbeing of the community. Sylvester Cole is a public health professional, who oversees the application of food safety standards in the food industry. Strong foundation in research and a passion for health promotion in underserved communities. A passionate public health advocate who is committed to enhancing community health using easily accessible, research-based initiatives.
R. Dayne Evans
Secretary
Dayne Evans is an experienced business development leader with over 15 years in corporate real estate, financial consulting, business development, and project management. As Managing Principal at ArchGlobal Capital Partners, he has led over 100 valuation and consulting initiatives across sectors such as office, retail, industrial, and multi-family housing. Specializing in emerging markets, he has successfully advised on commercial real estate portfolios valued at over $1 billion. Previously, as Vice President at Rockwood Real Estate Advisors, he directed the brokerage practice for office, retail, and multi-family asset sales across the Southeast and Eastern Seaboard, facilitating transactions between $1 million and $20 million. Earlier in his career, as Director of Acquisitions and Development at Portman Holdings, he oversaw investment proposals and development projects, including the successful delivery of a 1,190-room Hilton San Diego project ahead of schedule and under budget. He also designed property transaction workflows for multi-million-dollar projects, enabling critical performance metrics for timely Decision-making. His foundation in commercial real estate began as a Real Estate Analyst at ACG Professionals and continued at Cushman & Wakefield, where he conducted valuation analyses of over $50 billion in assets, developing best practices that streamlined workflows and improved clarity in stakeholder communications. Recognized with multiple industry awards, including the Deal of the Year from the Atlanta Board of Realtors, he has been honored for contributions to major real estate transactions. Dayne holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Emory University's Goizueta Business School, laying a strong foundation for his expertise in business development and strategic growth.
Monique Hawthorne, Psy.D.
Treasurer
Monique Hawthorne is a dedicated clinical and school child psychologist with extensive experience supporting adults, children, adolescents, and families across diverse educational and therapeutic settings. As the co-founder of Mother Hen LLC, she develops evidence-based parenting strategies and advocates for the educational, emotional, and mental well-being of children. Dr. Hawthorne conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations and provides individualized psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Her expertise includes cognitive and neuropsychological assessments, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral therapy, and family-school consultation. A graduate of Pace University’s Psy.D. program in School and Clinical Child Psychology, Dr. Hawthorne also holds a M.S.Ed. in School Psychology and has served in various roles, including school psychologist, psychology supervisor, and researcher. Her dedication to empowering families, navigating complex educational systems, and addressing developmental and behavioral challenges underscores her commitment to fostering healthy child development and resilience.
Alice Cole
Board Member
Alice is employed in the Healthcare Industry, specializing in Nursing at Kings County Hospital Facility. In this area, she assists in overseeing care for diverse patients and their families. Outside of her professional life, Alice also partners with leaders of her Church community to aid in improving the experiences of the underserved communities. She has the skill sets to oversee projects and understands the advocacy required to assist community members who share an interest in improving the lives of children and families.
Marta Mielicki
Board Member
Marta Mielicki is an educator and researcher with expertise in STEM learning. Her background as a math teacher has informed her passion for leveraging research findings to improve outcomes for all learners. She has over a decade of experience investigating how educators and caregivers can combat learners’ mathematical misconceptions and negative math attitudes, how math content can be structured and presented to optimize learning outcomes for diverse learners, and how educators and families can support students in becoming independent learners. She has experience communicating research findings and implications through peer-reviewed journal articles, professional conference presentations, public-facing reports, and op-ed publications. Marta received her BS in secondary math education from Boston University and earned her PhD in cognitive psychology with a minor in math education and learning sciences from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She completed postdoctoral training at Kent State University and at the Rutgers University Center for Cognitive Science. She has taught high school math in the Boston Public School System and English as a foreign language in Prague, Czechia and she has tutored learners of all ages.
