About the Founder and Principal Strategist

Roeshana Moore-Evans is the Founder and Principal Strategist of Equity Empowerment, a social impact consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations turn bold ideas into meaningful, sustainable change.

With over two decades of experience spanning higher education, research, public health, and philanthropy, Roeshana has led transformative, cross-sector initiatives—from reimagining business models to building powerful coalitions for racial justice and equity. Her work is rooted in a deep belief: that when the right people, resources, and strategy come together, systemic change is not only possible—it’s inevitable.

A skilled strategist and connector, Roeshana specializes in strategic evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and mission-aligned planning. Her superpower lies in helping organizations unlock their full potential by bridging vision with execution—and people with opportunity.

A proud Boston native, Roeshana’s passion for community and justice is grounded in her lived experience and shaped by her education. She holds a Bachelor's degree and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts Boston, where she focused on leadership, equity, and organizational transformation.

MBA, Leadership & Organizational Change, UMass Boston
BSc, Business Management, UMass Boston

2025 – Present
Chair, Board of Directors, Slave Legacy History Coalition

2024 – Present
Board Member, Roxbury Community College Foundation
Steering Committee, Truth, Healing & Reparative Justice Commission, Harvard Divinity School
Advisor, NAACP Cambridge Youth Council
Strategic Advisor, Bob Moses Legacy Conference
Advisory Board Member, Slave Legacy History Coalition

2014 – Present
Board President, Massachusetts Public Health Alliance

2022–2024
Executive Director, Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery Initiative, Harvard University

2020–2022
Chief of Staff & Senior Advisor, Count Me In, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

2016–2021
Founding Chair, Shades@Broad Affinity Group, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

2018–2020
Onboarding Program Manager, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

2015–2018
Senior Research Administrator, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

2013–2015
Senior Research Administrator, Tufts University

2011–2013
Grants Manager, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University

2009–2011
Staff Accountant, Health Resources in Action

2007–2009
Accounting Assistant, RSM McGladrey

2003–2007
Junior Accountant, Dining Inc.