Meet the Team
Lori Person-Baynard
Founder, CEO & Senior Facilitator
“The Visionary” — Lori is the face and voice of the AAPPA Group; a change-maker deeply committed to advancing justice and equity for the community as a whole, and for Black women and girls in particular. She grounds our work in a deep sense of collective responsibility.
Fiona Baynard
Operations Manager
“The Dot Connector” — Fiona is the systems thinker behind the work, connecting ideas, people, and processes to create cohesion and wholeness. She translates vision into structure, builds the frameworks that sustain impact, and ensures our work functions with clarity, care, and integrity.
Aaliyah Baynard
Social Media Manager
Aaliyah supports the organization’s digital presence and community engagement across platforms. She brings creativity and a keen understanding of audience connection to our communications.