Angela Benifield is the Department Director of Financial Mobility Services within the Empowerment and Integration Department at Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency. With a strategic vision, innovative problem-solving skills, and a wealth of operational expertise, Angela leads multiple programs aimed at empowering individuals and families, consistently achieving high-performing outcomes, and overseeing multi-million dollar budgets. Over her 18-year tenure at Wayne Metro, Angela has been instrumental in building and leading high-performing teams, conceptualizing and implementing innovative programs and projects, driving organizational growth and efficiency, and fostering a culture of collaboration. Additionally, with more than two decades of experience as a Financial Professional, Angela proudly serves on the Board of Directors for the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM), where she holds the position of Treasurer on the Executive Committee. Angela’s academic achievements are equally remarkable, as she holds a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resource Management from Capella University. Angela’s dedication to excellence and her multifaceted leadership make her a standout figure in the field of community development and innovation.