Meet The Team

Founder & CEO Nonprofit Developer | Healing Hearts Cultural Arts Entertainment Innovation Connections (HHBC)

Denisha McFarland Certified Prevention Specialist is a nonprofit developer and community advocate dedicated to strengthening communities through cultural arts, wellness, and NON-VIOLENCE collaborative engagement. She is the founder of Healing Hearts Cultural Arts Entertainment Connections & Healthy Life Initiatives, (HHBC) an organization focused on youth mentorship, creative expression, and healthy living programs. Through partnerships with artists, organizations, and community leaders, Denisha works to create opportunities that inspire healing, personal growth, and meaningful community connections, with a strong background in beauty, fashion, music and creative design. Her professional experience also includes choreography, interior design, and fashion design, where she has completed formal training and earned a Certificate of Completion in Fashion Design. Denisha blends creativity, entrepreneurship, and technology to build programs that inspire healing, leadership, and opportunity within communities.

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Tech Lead Communications Secretary Director

DEVYONNCE' SMITH

Is a Certified Cybersecurity IT and is currently pursuing studies in Computer Science Technology and Communications Information Technology. Her background in technology and digital communications helps support the development of innovative programs, media platforms, and community outreach initiatives connected to Healing Hearts, bringing technology, media, and creative innovation together to support community empowerment and outreach initiatives.

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Office Manager Treasurer Director

ZIHNIYA SMITH

is a Certified Cosmetologist and business owner with a strong background in beauty, fashion, and creative design. Her professional experience also includes choreography, interior design, and fashion design, where she has completed formal training. Zihniya develops programs that combine cultural arts, choreography, youth mentorship, and community wellness initiatives.

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Vice President Victims' Rights Development Advocate

CHASNAE NCFARLAND-ORTIZ

As a rising singer-songwriter and pop artist performing as Chasnae, she uses music and creative expression as tools for healing, empowerment, and storytelling. She is also a Certified Prevention Specialist and nonviolence advocate, inspired by her personal experience as the loved one of a victim of an unsolved homicide. Through advocacy and community programs, she works to promote healing, awareness, and violence prevention. Her mission reflects the heart of healing one family at a time.