Fair Chance is excited to introduce the four newest members of our Program Team. Our four Capacity Building Consultants will work with our newest partners in Washington, DC and Prince George’s County, MD. Scroll down to learn more about the new faces at Fair Chance:

Erica Roberts
Capacity Building Consultant
Ready for Work, Prince George’s County, MD

• Erica draws on 20 years of public service and leadership experience driving positive outcomes for diverse communities. She is widely recognized for her work in designing and developing comprehensive career development programs to benefit youth, women, and low-wage workers.
• What does a child need to succeed? Success begins with mindset. When young people recognize their value, and reject self-imposed limitations, the sky is the limit.

Carmen Robles-Inman
Capacity Building Consultant
Praxis Partnership, Washington, DC

• Carmen has 25+ years of experience in designing and leading human services programs and organizations. She has worked in executive management with member organizations of the city-wide Healthy Families/Thriving Communities Collaboratives. Her most recent engagement was as Deputy Director of Collaborative Solutions for Communities.
• What does a child need to succeed? The knowledge that they are made in the image of God and the care and protection of a loving family that is committed to helping him/her to achieve their fullest potential.

Nisha Sachdev
Capacity Building Consultant
Praxis Partnership, Washington, DC

• Nisha is a public health consultant, strategist and senior clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience leading multi-million programs within governmental agencies, organizations and foundations to address social issues in underrepresented communities. With a focus on at cross-collaboration with public and private partners, Nisha developed capacity building and high-impact, system-level interventions locally, nationally and globally to reduce the social and health disparities experienced by children, youth and families.
• What does a child need to succeed? Children need consistent, caring, supportive adults and environments that provide positive opportunities that foster growth, development, and empowerment to help them realize their potential.

Victor Valentine
Capacity Building Consultant
Ready for Work, Prince George’s County, MD

• As a former nonprofit executive director and philanthropic advisor, Victor Valentine brings a quarter-century of experience in multiple disciplines of capacity-building. Operating through the lens of racial-equity, diversity and inclusion (REDI), he brings expertise in the areas of board & executive leadership development, strategic & operational planning, financial management and advocacy to his work.
• What does a child need to succeed? A child needs a nurturing and safe environment conducive of learning, personal growth and that points to becoming a well-rounded and productive member of society.