Meet the LegacyTeam
This is the crew that helps make the mission move.
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The Timbaland Way Cares Legacy Team brings together passionate people with big ideas, strong hearts, and a shared commitment to community. Whether we are organizing events, supporting youth programs, connecting partners, or helping bring the vision to life, every person on this team plays a part in the bigger picture.
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Legacy does not build itself.
It takes people willing to show up, serve with purpose, and create something that outlives the moment.
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That is what we do ....the Timbaland Way.
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Empowering lives through creativity, culture, mentorship, and community care       ⚡  Â
TIMOTHY
MOSLEY
The Inspiration
Timbaland is a Grammy Award winning producer, songwriter, artist, entrepreneur, and cultural innovator whose career has been built on hearing possibility before the world could recognize it.
From shaping the sound of generations to opening doors for artists, producers, and creators, his legacy is rooted in more than music. It is rooted in vision, reinvention, and the power of giving talent a place to be seen.
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Timbaland Way Cares was inspired by that same spirit. Just as Timbaland used creativity, innovation, and opportunity to change the direction of music, this organization exists to help the next generation discover their own voice, build confidence in their gifts, and access pathways that can change the direction of their lives.
His story is the foundation and the reminder that where you come from does not limit how far your purpose can reach.
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MICHELLE DUMAS
Board Chairperson | Founder
is the Founder of Timbaland Way Cares, where she helps bring Timbaland’s philanthropic vision to life through service, creativity, youth empowerment, and community impact. With more than 30 years of management experience and 18 years serving in high-level executive and household management for Timbaland, Michelle brings exceptional leadership, organization, discretion, and creative execution to the foundation.
Her professional background includes accounting, banking, education, and customer service leadership, where she successfully managed teams of more than 120 employees. In addition to her work with Timbaland Way Cares, Michelle is the owner of One10 Travel, a luxury travel company specializing in curated experiences for high-end clientele, and Bling It On Productions, an event design and décor company known for creating unforgettable experiences for celebrities, weddings, and major clients, including Timbaland, DJ Khaled, and the Miami Heat.
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Michelle’s passion has always been rooted in helping others discover hope, purpose, and healing. A dedicated mentor and advocate for youth, she founded Timbaland Way Cares on the belief that creativity, music, and the arts can inspire transformation and create meaningful opportunities for young people and communities. As a visionary leader and creative thinker, she has a unique ability to see possibilities where others see obstacles.
Through her compassion, encouragement, and commitment to service, Michelle continues to turn vision into action, empowering individuals, strengthening communities, and creating lasting impact through creativity, mentorship, and community engagement.
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TIFFANY GRIFFIN
BOARD SECRETARY
brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in healthcare management. She currently serves as a Senior Supervisor in Revenue Cycle Management Operations, focusing on Prosthetics and Orthotics. Her professional background spans customer service, accounting, billing, team leadership, and both written and verbal communication. Known for her professionalism, warmth, adaptability, and strong attention to detail, Tiffany has built a career around helping teams operate with clarity, care, and accountability, even in fast-paced and complex environments.
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Her passion for Timbaland Way Cares is rooted in her heart for service, event planning, community, and meaningful impact. Tiffany has been committed to supporting its mission of creating pathways for mentorship, innovation, creativity, and growth.
Outside of her professional work, she remains active in community service through volunteer efforts, food drives, clean-up initiatives, donations, and local outreach. A proud Army Brat born in Norfolk, Virginia and raised in Fort Bliss, Texas, Tiffany now resides in Virginia Beach. She is deeply family oriented, a proud wife, mother, and grandmother.
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ERIC
SPENCE
Member, Board of Directors
is a Virginia Beach native and veteran music publishing and entertainment executive with more than 30 years of experience in the global music industry. His career spans music publishing, intellectual property, rights management, licensing, royalties, recorded music, artist development, and long-term strategic planning.
He has held senior leadership roles including President of Mosley Music Group and Senior Vice President of Bluestone-Anthem Entertainment LP, a publishing venture formed with Timbaland and Anthem Entertainment focused on catalog development, rights management, and global publishing administration.
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Beyond entertainment, Eric’s foundation is rooted in faith, family, mentorship, and service. A former college student-athlete, he earned his bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Northwest Missouri State University and completed master’s level studies at Liberty University. His early work with justice system-impacted youth and children with special needs continues to shape his commitment to leadership and community impact.
Eric helps steward the organization’s mission to empower communities through arts, culture, education, mentorship, innovative programming, and access to resources that create real opportunities for growth.
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ALBERTA
SMITH
Treasurer
is a dedicated educator, professor, administrator, entrepreneur, and community leader with over 50 years of experience in higher education. She retired from Virginia Beach Public Schools after 25 years of distinguished service, where she made lasting contributions to student learning and academic success. As the founder of Every day Communications, she continues to support academic excellence by providing editorial assistance to individuals pursuing doctoral degrees.
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In addition to her professional accomplishments, Alberta serves as Administrative Assistant and Chairman of the Women’s Ministry and Worship Team at Turning Point Church, where she supports faith-based growth and community engagement.
She also serves as Treasury Assistant for the Timbaland Way Cares Foundation, bringing a lifelong commitment to education, faith, family, and service. Through her leadership and mentorship, she remains passionate about empowering youth and creating opportunities for achievement, healing, personal growth, and creative expression.
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AYANNA
SPENCE
Partnership Development Lead
is a strategic executive, entrepreneur, and community advocate with more than two decades of experience spanning behavioral health, organizational development, public affairs, partnership cultivation, project management, fund development, and mission-driven enterprise growth. As Founder and CEO of Mind Align Health, she leads a resilience-centered behavioral health and wellness organization focused on compassionate, accessible, and innovative care. She is also the visionary behind The Business Guild, an executive and entrepreneurial platform that supports founders, nonprofits, professionals, and emerging enterprises through business formation, leadership development, organizational excellence, and long-term sustainable growth.
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Ayanna’s professional background includes extensive work in commercial real estate, healthcare systems, workforce strategy, civic engagement, and community advancement. Deeply committed to service, reconciliation, and economic empowerment, she is an active member of Old Donation Episcopal Church’s “Becoming Beloved Community” initiative, the Hampton Roads Black Caucus, and serves on the Advisory Board of the Virginia African American Cultural Center.
As a Board Member of Timbaland Way Cares, Ayanna supports initiatives that empower youth and communities through technology, education, culture, innovation, and creative opportunity. She is a proud graduate of the University of Florida and earned her Executive MBA from the Raymond A. Mason School of Business at William & Mary, Class of 2024.
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JESSICA
DANNIELLE
Chair of Brand Strategy, Communications & Digital Innovation
brings a rare blend of creative strategy, instructional design, media production, brand storytelling, and community centered leadership to the organization. Her connection to Timbaland’s legacy began long before the title, as a true day one supporter whose admiration for his sound, innovation, and cultural impact started in childhood. At just 13 years old, Jessica built his first website from scratch, nearly three decades ago, and later managed his social media presence during the MySpace era in collaboration with Interscope Records.
That early digital advocacy evolved into a lifelong commitment to honoring, amplifying, and helping protect the legacy of an artist whose creativity helped shape her own. Fast forward to today, Jessica continues to keep fans connected and engaged with Timbaland’s music, events, and evolving legacy while helping ensure the foundation of his impact remains honored, protected, and pushed forward.
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With more than a decade of experience developing training, communications, and visual content across corporate, nonprofit, real estate, and creative industries, Jessica helps translate the mission of Timbaland Way Cares into powerful messaging, meaningful digital presence, and engaging public facing content. She is passionate about the mission because she believes creativity is more than expression, it is a pathway to healing, confidence, opportunity, and connection.
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DR CATRINA
MANIGO
Chair of Youth Development and Education
is a Principal, youth leader, and consultant who is passionate about empowering young people to reach their full potential and become positive influences within their communities. Through her professional career and volunteer service, she has mentored youth, created leadership development opportunities, and supported meaningful community engagement. These experiences have deepened her commitment to helping young people discover their purpose, build confidence, and develop the skills they need to succeed.
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Outside of her work, Dr. Manigo enjoys community outreach, youth-centered activities, and songwriting as creative outlets for inspiration and connection. She is honored to serve with Timbaland Way Cares because she believes every young person deserves hope, encouragement, and access to opportunities that help them thrive.
Through music, entrepreneurship, technology, and connectivity, she is dedicated to helping youth become beacon lights who inspire positive change and make a lasting impact in their communities and beyond.
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JEMMALYN
HEWLETT
Chair of Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment
is bringing more than a decade of experience as a business owner, community builder, and creator of opportunity. Her entrepreneurial journey began in 2011 with the launch of WeCare Medical Transport, which grew into the broader WeCare brand, including WeCare Community Services, WeCare Juice Bar, and other ventures focused on service, leadership, and community impact. She is also the founder of Poolside Cooking Show, which airs on WGNT27 in Hampton Roads, Amazon Fire, Roku, and her recently launched Your Channel Network, with future expansion to Tubi and Fawsome Networks.
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Through her work, Jemmalyn has remained committed to outstanding customer service, job creation, and building platforms for emerging leaders and entrepreneurs to grow. This mission is important to her because she understands that entrepreneurship can open doors, create ownership, and give people the confidence to turn ideas into impact.
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As Chair, she brings real world experience and a heart for empowerment to help Timbaland Way Cares create pathways for youth, creators, and community members to build boldly and move toward lasting economic growth.
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ROSHAD CUTNO
Chair of Talent Development and Creative Industry Pathways
is a music executive, creative strategist, and entrepreneur with over 12 years of experience in the music and entertainment industry. His work spans artist development, music production, business development, partnerships, operations, and creating pathways that help creatives build sustainable careers.
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Roshad is passionate about Timbaland Way Cares because its mission reflects his commitment to education, mentorship, creativity, and access to opportunity.
Having been mentored by Timbaland and involved in initiatives that support creatives and communities, he is dedicated to giving back, empowering youth, developing talent, and helping the next generation of artists, entrepreneurs, and leaders reach their full potential.
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