International Heaquarters Executive Leadership
Dr. Damyen N. Davis, International President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Dr. Damýen N. Davis is more than a leader—he is the architect of a movement. As the founder and International President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Phi Psi Lambda Leadership Society, Inc., Dr. Davis transformed a bold idea into a living legacy: a global brotherhood committed to leadership, empowerment, and the advancement of men of color. Under his stewardship, the Society has grown in influence and impact, inspiring members to rise above systemic barriers, claim their rightful place in every arena of life, and build institutions that endure.
A psychologist, educator, consultant, and life coach, Dr. Davis leads with uncommon clarity and compassion. He is a mentor and motivator who meets people where they are, walking with them through challenge and change. His brand of leadership is not positional—it is transformational. He builds pathways where there were once walls, equips others to lead with courage and purpose, and models the discipline, integrity, and service that anchor sustainable success.
In scholarship and practice, Dr. Davis focuses on elevating academic achievement and strengthening motivation among students of color—particularly African American and Latinx populations disproportionately impacted by attrition in higher education. His research interrogates the intersections of race, ethnicity, and gender, illuminating how identity and lived experience shape educational outcomes. Known for incisive insights into the socialization of African American and Latinx males, he examines the formative roles of family, community, and mentorship, while exposing and challenging the systemic and psychosocial barriers that impede progress.
Through his work, Dr. Davis has become a powerful voice for equity, empowerment, and educational justice. He does not merely study systems—he reshapes them—designing programs, cultivating leaders, and opening doors that once seemed sealed. His legacy is not only the founding of Phi Psi Lambda; it is written in the lives he has lifted, the rooms he has made bigger, and the next generation of leaders who, because of his example, will not simply succeed—they will thrive.
International Senior Executive VP & 1st Vice-Chairman
Joshua H. Jimenez
Joshua H. Jimenez serves as the International Senior Executive Vice President and First Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Phi Psi Lambda Leadership Society, Inc.—the trusted right hand to the International President and the organization’s second-in-command. In this pivotal role, he steers strategy, fortifies governance, and orchestrates enterprise-level operations that keep the Society focused on its mission: inspiring, cultivating, and advocating for leadership among men of color across the globe. Known for his calm command and crisp execution, Joshua is the integrator who turns vision into motion and momentum into measurable impact.
His Phi Psi Lambda journey began on December 21, 2018, with his induction into the Alpha Chapter—a moment that ignited a steady ascent through the Society’s ranks. He distinguished himself early as Vice President of Finance, safeguarding resources with rigor and transparency, and later as Executive Vice President, where he refined systems, strengthened accountability, and championed data-informed decision-making. Each role sharpened his reputation as a principled strategist and a builder of durable structures that elevate people, programs, and performance.
A proud graduate of Montclair State University with a degree in Exercise Science, Joshua marries a scholar’s discipline with a servant-leader’s heart. Beyond the Society, he is an outspoken advocate for racial equity and criminal justice reform, partnering with community-based organizations to raise awareness, shape narratives, and influence policy. Mentor, advocate, and architect of operational excellence, Joshua H. Jimenez embodies the values of Phi Psi Lambda—resilience, purpose, and service—while shaping a future in which the Society and the communities it serves can lead with courage and thrive with dignity.
International Executive Vice President & 2nd Vice-Chairman
Panuha Were
Panuha Were serves as the International Executive Vice President and Second Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Phi Psi Lambda Leadership Society, Inc., where his vision and innovation shape the organization’s future. As the Society’s third-in-command, he steers enterprise-level strategy, fortifies financial health, and aligns cross-functional initiatives to measurable outcomes. His leadership is marked by foresight, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to Phi Psi Lambda’s mission to empower, cultivate, and elevate men of color across the globe.
A scholar-practitioner, Were is currently pursuing a master’s degree in computer engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology—balancing academic rigor with executive responsibility. His ascent through the ranks began as Vice President of Finance for the Alpha Chapter, where he earned a reputation for disciplined stewardship, transparent budgeting, and data-driven decision-making. He further sharpened his leadership and recruitment acumen as Director of Recruitment for Phi Theta Kappa, demonstrating a natural capacity to inspire, unite, and mobilize diverse teams toward shared goals.
Today, Vice-Chairman Were’s work is anchored in building a durable legacy of transformation and impact. Equal parts architect and strategist, he designs systems that expand the Society’s reach while deepening its roots—ensuring growth is sustainable, values-aligned, and future-ready. With every initiative he champions, Were strengthens the foundation of Phi Psi Lambda and advances its bold vision—leaving a mark that is as enduring as it is transformative.
International VP of Media Relations & External Affairs
Alfred Lewis Jr.
Alfred Lewis, Jr. serves as the International Vice President of Media Relations and External Affairs for Phi Psi Lambda Leadership Society, where he leads the global strategy that elevates the Society’s visibility, reputation, and influence. As the principal architect of international media, public relations, and external affairs, Brother Lewis safeguards the organization’s public image while building enduring relationships with media outlets, policymakers, partner organizations, and civic leaders. His stewardship ensures Phi Psi Lambda remains at the forefront of leadership, education, and advocacy—amplifying our voice, shaping our narrative, and strengthening our global presence.
Beyond his executive portfolio, Alfred’s life is a testament to service and purpose. A faith-driven advocate and mentor, he has lent his voice to pivotal community moments—most notably speaking at the unveiling of the Black Lives Matter mural at the Richard Rodda Center in Teaneck, New Jersey. Through his commitment to uplifting the unheard and mobilizing others toward meaningful change, Brother Lewis models the courage, compassion, and clarity of mission that define Phi Psi Lambda. His unwavering dedication continues to inspire the next generation of leaders to stand tall, lead boldly, and carry forward a legacy of impact and empowerment.
National Vice President of Administration and Records
Anthony Gomez-Ledezma
Anthony Gomez-Ledezma serves as the National Vice President of Administration and Records—the sixth-highest ranking officer—of Phi Psi Lambda Leadership Society, Inc., where he safeguards the Society’s administrative integrity and living history. In this role, he does far more than organize documents; he architects systems that make governance clear, decisions strategic, and progress measurable. By preserving the record that guides tomorrow’s choices, Gomez-Ledezma fortifies the framework that powers Phi Psi Lambda’s mission and ensures its legacy is not only protected, but sharpened for the future.
A proud graduate of Richard J. Daley College with a degree in computer engineering, Gomez-Ledezma brings a technologist’s precision and a public-minded vision to his work. His passion for mathematics, science, and electronics fuels a belief that access to technology should be a universal right—advanced through the shared responsibility of governments, corporations, and communities. A first-generation American and college graduate, he remains rooted in his alma mater, where leadership in the Student Government Association and engagement with the Engineering Club left a lasting imprint on campus life. With interests spanning technology, astronomy, and sustainability, he embodies the curiosity and responsibility of modern leadership—serving as both steward of the record and torchbearer for opportunity, innovation, and inclusion.
National Vice President of Marketing & Branding
Kinde Mnkaptah
Kinde Mnkaptah serves as the National Vice President of Marketing & Branding and a distinguished member of the Supreme Board of Trustees of Phi Psi Lambda Leadership Society, Inc. As the Society’s National Vice President of Marketing & Branding, he architects and oversees the full marketing ecosystem—brand strategy, creative direction, digital presence, and promotional campaigns—ensuring a consistent, compelling identity across every platform. A visionary strategist with a designer’s eye, he leads innovative initiatives that elevate visibility, deepen member engagement, and advance the organization’s mission to inspire and cultivate leadership among men of color.
A proud Bergen Community College graduate with a focus in Graphic Design, Mnkaptah brings a creator’s discipline and a servant-leader’s heart to every arena he touches. His journey within Phi Psi Lambda—from Executive Vice President of the Alpha Chapter to Chapter President—cemented his reputation as a principled leader grounded in social justice, equity, and inclusion. Beyond the Society, he channels that same purpose as an educator at Teaneck Community Charter School, where he nurtures young minds and champions integrity, curiosity, and courage. With aspirations in digital arts that spark global conversations about justice and change, Mnkaptah is committed to lifting others and building a legacy that transcends boundaries.
National Vice President of Community & Public Relations
Joel S. Lewis
Joel S. Lewis serves as the National Vice President of Community and Public Relations for Phi Psi Lambda Leadership Society, Inc., embodying the Society’s charge to uplift with service, sacrifice, and strategic impact. Born and raised in the twin-island nation of Antigua and Barbuda, Joel learned early that excellence often demands stepping beyond comfort. He carried that lesson to the United States to pursue higher education—trading proximity to home for the promise of growth—and has since become a bridge-builder whose steady presence turns vision into motion. Within Phi Psi Lambda, he forges alliances with civic partners, campuses, and community organizations, amplifying the Society’s values far beyond its membership and positioning it as a beacon of progress, advocacy, and hope for men of color worldwide.
A proud graduate of Bergen Community College (A.S., Business Administration) and a continuing scholar at Hampton University, Joel weds academic rigor to purpose-driven leadership. His portfolio includes spearheading high-visibility service initiatives, stewarding the organization’s public voice, and mobilizing members and stakeholders around shared goals. Whether on campus or in the broader community, he leads with empathy, precision, and resolve—elevating stories that matter, convening coalitions that deliver results, and inspiring the next generation to serve boldly. His work ensures that Phi Psi Lambda’s commitments are not only stated, but seen, felt, and sustained.
National Executive Director of Scholarship Foundation
Jordan Kamau
Jordan Kamau brings a global lens shaped by lived experience and a steadfast belief that education changes everything. Born in the U.S. and raised in Kenya, he embodies the bridge between cultures and communities, carrying a conviction that access—especially for people of color—unlocks human potential and transforms futures. A proud graduate of the New Jersey Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Computer Science, Jordan pairs analytical rigor with creative foresight, translating complex ideas into clear strategies that move missions forward. Since joining Phi Psi Lambda Leadership Society in 2021, he has distinguished himself as a builder—of people, systems, and sustainable pathways to opportunity.
As the National Executive Director of the Phi Psi Lambda Scholarship Foundation and a member of the Supreme Board of Trustees, Jordan leads one of the Society’s most vital mandates: ensuring that financial barriers never silence promise. He architects and strengthens a comprehensive fundraising portfolio—annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, grants, and signature events—while cultivating a culture of generosity that scales across chapters and continents. For Jordan, fundraising is more than dollars raised; it is belief made visible. His leadership fuses strategy with heart, mobilizing donors and partners to expand the Foundation’s reach and impact. A scholar, leader, and strategist, he is committed to building futures, inspiring hope, and securing a legacy of access for generations to come.
Supreme Board of Trustees Advisory Board Members
Founder Juan D. Hurtado
Founder Jordan M. Posada
Founder Jordan M. Posada
Founder Jordan M. Posada
Founder Jordan M. Posada
Founder Jordan M. Posada
Founder Fernando Senchi
Founder Jordan M. Posada
Founder Tristan T. Anderson
Founder Tristan T. Anderson
Founder Tristan T. Anderson
Founder Tristan T. Anderson
Founder Elisha M. Phillips
Founder Tristan T. Anderson
Founder Elisha M. Phillips
Founder Justin A. Anderson
Founder Tristan T. Anderson
Founder Elisha M. Phillips