Meet the President
Nikquesha Ellis is the Founder and President of As I Am, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Inspired by her daughter’s autism diagnosis, she created As I Am to spread awareness, educate families on early signs, and provide resources, support, education, and hope for families.
Meet the Board members
- Meet Nikki Webb, Director of As I Am! Nikki has over 20 years of experience working with children, including 7+ years with children with special needs. She is dedicated to community service and has experience working directly with CPS and Dallas County. As a former daycare owner of Good Ol Days and current owner of a luxury balloon business, Nikki brings compassion, leadership, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families
- Meet Denise Banks, Secretary of As I Am! Denise brings over 15 years of experience in finance and has been recognized as one of DFW’s top realtors. She is the founder of Women Building Wealth Globally and has years of experience working directly with children. She also serves on the boards of multiple chambers and has received numerous awards and recognitions from the City of Dallas and organizations throughout DFW. Denise brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and community dedication to As I Am.