Our Team
Tina Vasquez, MS
Founder and CEO of Emerging Equity
(she, her, hers) is the founder and CEO of Emerging Equity, LLC, with over 15 years of experience working across community organizations, nonprofits, government, and philanthropy. She specializes in systems change, equity development, and organizational transformation. With a background in movement studies and professional dance, Tina brings a creative, interdisciplinary approach to equity-centered consulting.
Itai Jeffries, Ph.D.
EE Consultant and Lead Evaluator
(they/them/y’all) is an equity consultant, educator, and qualitative researcher with expertise in Critical Race Theory, health equity, and gender studies. They have over a decade of experience supporting organizations in equity and evaluation work. Itai’s work is deeply rooted in Indigenous knowledge, public health, and social justice.
Benjamin Knight
Emerging Equity Business Manager
(he/him/his) brings extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, education, and operations, having supported youth and school communities across the New York metro area. He has a strong background in organizational management and cultural programming. Benjamin also leads TriBE, a creative space for community through dance, art, and music.
Macie Saiz
Emerging Equity Team Growth Operations Consultant
(she, her, hers) is a Growth Operations Consultant at Emerging Equity with a background in finance and business administration. Her international studies in Spain and Thailand have shaped her global approach to business strategy and client relations. Throughout her career, Macie has worked across diverse industries including real estate, agriculture, enterprise SaaS, and video technology, developing expertise in relationship-building and scalable growth systems. At Emerging Equity, she supports client operations and marketing strategy to ensure seamless experiences and measurable results.
Meenakshi Richardson, Ph.D.
Emerging Equity Team Collaborator
(she, her, hers) is a public health professional and researcher with a background in prevention science and Indigenous-informed systems of care. She collaborates with diverse communities to support culturally grounded research and equitable health strategies. Her work centers decolonial approaches, intergenerational healing, and social justice for Indigenous and marginalized populations.