Board of Directors
Keith Beverly, CFA, CFP®, MBA
Early in life, Keith experienced, first-hand, the impact dedicated, concerned adults can have in motivating and enhancing the lives of young people. He grew up in Washington, DC during a time when many of his peers were falling victim to crime, drugs and, worst of all, apathy. Thankfully, Keith participated in numerous enrichment programs as a young man. These programs were staffed by volunteers and professional educators that understood how important it was to invest time and attention in the next generation. This foundation planted the seed that blossomed into an intense desire to help young people succeed. Keith, calling upon his own life experiences, helped conceptualize a program that complements the current educational curriculum. In an effort to promote continued student nurturing and growth, he co-founded IT’S TIME with Zalenda Cyrille.
Keith is the Executive Director of IT’S TIME. He received an undergraduate degree, with University and College Honors, from Carnegie Mellon’s Tepper School of Business. He received his MBA from The University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler School of Business where he attended on a full tuition scholarship as a Dean’s Fellow. Keith is also a Chartered Financial Analyst and Certified Financial Planner.
Zalenda Cyrille, MS, PMP
Zalenda, inspired by her experience as a youngster in the W.E.B. DuBois Scholars Institute, has been actively involved in community affairs for over ten years. She currently is a member of the Mid Atlantic Girls Collaborative leadership team. Her exceptional ability to multi-task while developing skills necessary for management and innovation, are experiences she has been passionate about sharing with young people.
Zalenda Cyrille serves on the board of IT’S TIME. She earned her BS in Mathematics with a minor in Secondary Education from Carnegie Mellon University and a MS in System Engineering from Virginia Tech University. She is also a Phi Beta Kappa honoree, and was a Rhodes Scholarship regional finalist. As a system engineering manager for a major defense contractor, Zalenda is an expert at identifying problems and articulating their resolution in a clear, concise manner. In addition, having honed her oratorical skills as a youngster in the NJ Orators, Zalenda brings her extensive experience giving presentations and speeches as an advisor to our Public Speaking program.
