Who We Are

The Black Madonna Freedom School embraces the matriarchal truth that we thrive best in non-heirarchal mutuality — that we are actually and truly the sum of our parts. So, meet the BMFS Dream Team, our Founding Wisdom Council, our visiting faculty, and our Founding Members. Together, we are the Black Madonna Freedom School.

The BMFS Dream Team

Renee Barreto

With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience. They set the tone for everything we do.

Operations Architect

Christena Cleveland

Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.

Founder + Head Faculty
Operations + Marketing

Kiara Lastname

Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.

Operations Manager

Lisa Heaner

Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.

Founding Wisdom Council

RENEE BARRETO

Operations Architect

CHRISTENA CLEVELAND

Founder + Teacher

KIARA LASTNAME

Marketing + Operations Support

Founding Wisdom Council

  • Monet Goode

    FOUNDER

    With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience.
    They set the tone for everything we do.

  • Emmett Marsh

    SALES MANAGER

    Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.

  • Eleanor Parks

    MARKETING DIRECTOR

    Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.

  • Karl Holland

    CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER

    Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.