Meet the Team

At Bivens & Associates Consulting Group LLC, our team is the heart behind every initiative to elevate Black Excellence. We bring together individuals with diverse expertise—from event planning and storytelling to grant support and project strategy—all grounded in cultural intentionality and purpose.

Our range of skills allows us to serve diverse audiences—from nonprofits and corporations to grassroots groups and cultural institutions. Each team member contributes unique strengths, but we share one unified goal: to uplift Black ideas and impact.

MALCOLM BENTON - REVENUE ROCKSTAR

ALEXIS BIVENS - FOUNDER / QUEEN OF CEREMONIES

GREG BIVENS - CAPTAIN OF CHARISMA

ARIANE GATES - SALES VISIONARY

TWINETTA MCCOLLOUGH - EMPRESS OF EXCELLENCE

ALEX SANABRIA SR. - PROGRAM MAESTRO

MARI SERRANO - QUEEN OF ENGAGEMENT

KENDALL SHANKLIN - CREATIVE GENIUS