About Us

About B.E.S.T.

Black Economic Success Trust

BIPOC Economic Success Trust (BEST) dba Black Economic Success Trust stands as a transformative force, committed to driving tangible change in the lives of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. Through innovative programs, partnerships, and advocacy, we are dedicated to dismantling systemic barriers, fostering economic empowerment, and nurturing inclusive entrepreneurship.

 

Our impact ripples across communities, sparking economic growth, amplifying diverse voices, and cultivating a landscape where BIPOC individuals and businesses thrive. BEST is not just an organization; it's a

catalyst for sustainable progress, equity, and the realization of dreams. Join us in building a future where BIPOC economic success is not just an aspiration but a lived reality, where every individual's potential is unleashed, and where our collective strength reshapes the world for the better.


B.E.S.T. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to minimize the traumatic effects of racism in BIPOC communities by strategically leveraging partnerships in an effort to dismantle systemic barriers that impede building wealth. Our economic development focus areas are:

  • Small Business Development
  • Leadership Development
  • Homeownership
  • Financial Literacy
  • Youth Economic Empowerment, and
  • Addressing the barriers to achieving economic success

B.E.S.T. Board of Directors

Carla

Ladd

• BEST Founder, Executive Director

• DenverBlackPages.com, President

Haroun

Cowans

• Board President, Fundraising Committee Chair

• Founder and CEO, Goshen Development

Zelda M.

DeBoyes, Ph.D.

• Board Treasurer, Programs Committee Chair

• Retired City of Aurora Court Administrator; Univ Denver Adjunct Professor

Lee

Hall, Sr.

• Board Member

• Founding Pastor, Grace Christian Center

Sondra

A. Young

• Board Secretary

• President, NAACP Denver

Keo

Frazier

• Board Member, Marketing Director

• Founder & CEO, Keos Marketing

M.J.

Ivy

• Board Member, Public and Community Relations Director

• Principle, Ivy Communications

Kenneth “Ken”

Johnson

• Board Member, Success Summit Committee Chair

• President & Owner of KennJohn, LLC

Eddie

Koen

• Advisory Board Member

• President of the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL)

Richard “Rich”

Rogers

• Board Member, Leadership Program Coordinator

• Regional President for Travelers Insurance Company

Alicia "Lisa"

Young

• Board Member

• Founder & CEO, IDEAs

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