Meet Genia Black 

Board Member

Genia serves as the Treasurer of Gr8ter, where she combines practical financial know‑how with a genuine passion for strengthening the community. With hands‑on experience in accounting and finance and a love for supporting causes that make a real difference, Genia helps ensure Gr8ter uses every dollar wisely and with purpose.

More About Genia
  • My people: I am married to my college sweetheart Shaylon and we are the proud parents of two amazing almost grown up children Garret (17) and Lucy (15). I also have a sweet and cuddly Goldendoodle named Maverick, a Lhaso Ahpso who believes he is my personal shadow named Buttons and an adorable orange cat named Maggie who keeps us all in line. 
  • I’m good at: I am good at loving people and meeting them where they are. I am also good at building people up and helping them shine. I love working in smaller groups to help unlock hidden potential and confidence in others. I also really like working on puzzles and solving problems. 
  • I’m scared of: I am scared of scary movies. I have to cover my eyes and watch through little slits in my fingers and turn my head until the scary part is over. Ahhh, it’s what I do to spend time with my almost grown up kids! I am also scared and I worry about not being enough and especially not being good enough. I have a big and sensitive heart and I am afraid of getting hurt so sometimes I put walls up to protect myself. 
  • My favorite self-care: I love going to the gym and meeting up with my friends and getting a good sweat session in. I also love sitting in my living room crocheting (I am currently learning), and watching tv with my family or listening to an audio book. Most recently, I have been enjoying watching F1 racing on the weekends and dreaming of going to a race someday. 
  • My hobbies: I love being outside in all the seasons. I love to downhill ski, hike, go to the lake and enjoy the sun on our boat, going to Disneyland and riding roller coasters. I enjoy being in the beautiful world we live in. I love to read and listen to audio books, go to the gym, go hiking, put together puzzles and work on making myself and the world better.