About Us

Mission Statement:

Exceptional Community Connections, LLC provides management consulting services to Human Service Organizations and professionals seeking to launch innovative approaches that promote equity and social justice in urban environments.

Our Core Values

Integrity

Community Bridge Building

Adaptability

Innovative Solutions

 

Meet Our Team

 
 

Letitia Henderson, MSW
Founder/Owner

Letitia, a native Oaklander, is a powerful, skilled, and connected community leader who has an exceptional ability to bring people together for community building and mutually enriching outcomes. Letitia launched Exceptional Community Connections in 2015 to expand her ability to help human service systems authentically partner with traditionally marginalized communities. Letitia’s goal is to create and facilitate spaces that increase social capital and equity for the common good.


Her project leadership experience includes more than 20 years of mid-senior level management experience in the field of Human Services at the following public and private agencies: Casey Family Programs, Oakland Housing Authority, Alameda County Probation Department, and Lincoln Families. She holds an MSW from the University of California, Berkeley, and is an Alumna of the Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Organizational Development and Leadership at the University of Arizona Global Campus.

Sarai Davis
Project Manager

Sarai is a seasoned professional with 13+ years of administrative experience. Additionally, she is a certified Journeyman Workforce Development Professional with 7 years of experience in Job Development and Case Managing. She is a compassionate and effective listener committed to serving the community in a variety of ways. Sarai's colleagues describe her as having excellent customer service as well as being collaborative, dedicated, and solutions-oriented.

Nicole Orr
Executive Assistant

Nicole is an administrative powerhouse with over a decade of experience streamlining workflows, managing communications, and supporting executive teams. As Executive Admin at Exceptional Community Connections, LLC, she ensures seamless coordination and operational excellence.

Her expertise in Administrative Management, Business Operations, and Client Relations spans multiple sectors, enhancing efficiency and communication. Grounded in ethics and theology from Liberty University, she excels at fostering relationships built on transparency and integrity. Now pursuing her Scrum Master certification, Nicole is dedicated to integrating Agile principles for continuous improvement and productivity.

Affiliated Project Consultants

  • NATRIECE SPICER

  • DR. LAKITA LONG

  • COURTNEY SLOCUM

  • SHAWN JOHNSON