Personnel 

Sheilah Y. Kimble, MPA

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Sheilah Y. Kimble is a trauma-informed strategist, community activist, and the Founder and Executive Director of The Arthur Lee Duncantell II Foundation. With decades of experience in violence intervention and prevention, she brings a comprehensive approach to her work—prioritizing survivor safety while promoting accountability-based behavioral change.

Her dual certification as a Batterers Intervention Prevention Facilitator and Substance Use Disorder Counselor (CADTP-SUDCC IV) reflects her commitment to addressing the full spectrum of harm: supporting survivors, engaging those who have caused harm, and building healthier communities.

Through innovative, wraparound services, Sheilah leads the Foundation in fostering healing, building resilience, and driving sustainable change across communities impacted by intimate partner violence, domestic violence, and gun violence.

Her Guiding Philosophy

"True prevention begins when we stop asking survivors to adapt to broken systems, and start rebuilding those systems around their healing."

— Sheilah Y. Kimble

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Ardys Duncantell, MA Ed.

Vice President
The Arthur Lee Duncantell II Foundation

Ardys Duncantell brings visionary leadership and operational excellence to The Duncantell Foundation as Vice President. With a sharp eye for detail and a gift for communication, she orchestrates mission-driven events and programs that deepen our community impact.

Her guidance ensures that our work remains both responsive and resilient, amplifying healing, connection, and long-term change.

Rich Wallace brings over 30 years of nonprofit leadership and community development expertise to The Duncantell Foundation. As Director and Program Coordinator, he guides the design and implementation of transformative initiatives that deepen our community impact and advance our mission of healing and empowerment.

Rich's leadership is defined by a clear and compelling vision for community transformation. He understands that success doesn't happen by chance—it requires focus, strategy, and a commitment to constant refinement. This philosophy shapes every program he oversees, ensuring that our outreach is not only effective but also responsive to the unique needs of the communities we serve.

Throughout his distinguished career, Rich has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to bridging gaps and creating pathways to opportunity. He founded and built organizations designed to connect underserved communities with the resources, information, and networks they need to succeed. His work has included establishing youth development programs, workforce readiness initiatives, and educational pathways for young people—all with a focus on equity and long-term sustainability.

At The Duncantell Foundation, Rich's guidance ensures that our programs remain both responsive and resilient. He brings depth, strategy, and heart to every initiative—from our transformative workshops to our community events like The Ashes & Honey Healing Collection. Through his leadership, we continue to reach and uplift countless lives, advancing a safer, more informed, and more connected community.

His Leadership Philosophy

"Success doesn't happen by chance—it requires vision, focus, and constant refinement."