Our Consultants
Community Outreach Consultant
Angela Prude is a Springfield, Massachusetts native with over 18 years of nonprofit experience. She holds a BA in Sociology from Norfolk State University and an MSW from Westfield State University, and her work focuses on trauma-informed, equity-centered programs supporting adults with disabilities and justice-involved youth. She is also deeply engaged in community service and is helping establish a family foundation honoring her grandparents’ legacy of compassion, service, and generosity.
External Relations Consultant
Kamilah Freeman is a rising star in the social impact space. With a passion for uplifting families and individuals in communities, she leverages her education in psychology and human development to improve community spaces. In every professional role she’s worked in, the goal of helping others achieve personal success has always been at the forefront of her work. Her professional work ranges from serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA, youth development in afterschool programs, and creating opportunities for senior adults to enjoy their seniorhood. Through her creativity and analytical thinking, Kamilah has a knack for creative problem solving through program design.
In her spare time, she enjoys cooking meals from different cuisines, venturing into the unknown, and listening to smooth jazz. An advocate of change, she often relocates to different states to seek new knowledge.
Our Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Jessica R. Pepple is the Founder and CEO of The Reframe Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to confronting historical truth, restoring dignity, and building communities rooted in belonging, equity, and shared power. With a background in educational leadership, organizational change, and community engagement, she brings over a decade of experience leading equity-centered transformation across schools, nonprofits, and public systems. Her work is grounded in the belief that meaningful change requires both truth-telling and action—bridging immediate community needs with long-term systems change.
Through The Reframe Institute, Dr. Pepple leads initiatives that span transformational learning experiences, equity-centered training, and direct community care through the organization’s C.R.E.D. initiative. Known for her ability to connect vision with action, she has led efforts that strengthen organizational culture, expand leadership representation, and deepen community impact. At the heart of her leadership is a commitment to building something different—where people are not only supported, but truly seen, valued, and empowered to thrive.
Empowering The Reframe Institute Community
Board of Directors
Our board is made up of dedicated leaders who believe in this work and the communities we serve. Their guidance, insight, and commitment help move our mission forward with purpose and integrity.