Executive Director

Daphne Coffee-Roberts

Daphne Coffee-Roberts is a dedicated leader and advocate from Savannah, GA, who is passionate about youth empowerment and development. A married mother of four with a beautiful granddaughter, Daphne holds a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies—with concentrations in Sociology, Business, and Writing—from Georgia Southern University and is currently pursuing her Master's Degree in Human Services and Counseling from Regent University.

In 2020, Daphne founded The Coffee Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to youth leadership and development. The Foundation’s mission is to “create experiences for youth and young adults that will open the path to their purpose, foundation, and talent” through a curriculum centered on social-emotional learning.

Building on her extensive experience in leadership roles, Daphne is a Program Manager for Family Restoration Network, teaching students with disabilities essential employability skills and emotional intelligence. Through this work, she empowers young people to build independence and live enriched, self-directed lives. Daphne’s ongoing commitment to mental health, education, and practical life skills continues to inspire and prepare the next generation of leaders.

Program Director

DaRonshay Coleman

DaRonshay Coleman was born and raised in Savannah, Ga. A 2015 graduate of Johnson High School, she joined the Coffee Foundation in 2020. She brings to the team her youthful outlook in creative direction and planning. Ms. Coleman has a passion for the arts, and in her downtime, you can find her tucked away with a paintbrush. She also works for FedEx Express, where she is one of the youngest Ramp Agents.

Board member

RACHEL (DAVIS) SILVERS

Rachel (Davis) Silvers, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with training and experience treating adolescents and adults across practice settings - including family practice, acute care, critical care, long-term care, and community mental health settings.
 Nurse Practitioner Silvers' education includes a Master of Science in Nursing and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specialization from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is nationally certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center to provide both counseling and medication management and is jointly governed by the NC Medical Board and the NC Board of Nursing. As a PMHNP, Silvers's role is multifaceted, including educator, mental health advocate, and therapist.

Nurse Practitioner Silvers founded Rejuvenated Minds, PLLC, a private practice in Raleigh, NC.  Her approach to therapy is integrative, evidence-based, and individualized.  - and includes various techniques from therapeutic philosophies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Therapy Practices, and Interpersonal Therapy.

Now Accepting Board Members!

Interested in being a part of a growing organization with a great cause? Then apply today! We seek enthusiastic individuals passionate about helping, organizing, participating, and raising money for a great cause! Contact Daphne Cooffe-Roberts at dcr1@thecoffeefoundation.com or click on the Contact tab located at the top of the page.