Dr. Darricka Carter Alexander

A true lover of life and a counselor at heart, Dr. Darricka Carter Alexander—known by many simply as “Dr. D”—was raised in a small town in New Jersey just outside of Philadelphia. From an early age, she developed a deep passion for people, purpose, and helping others navigate life with clarity and hope.

Dr. D’s professional journey is as diverse as it is impactful, spanning the practice of podiatric medicine, nonprofit development, and large-scale event planning. She is also the owner of College Events, LLC, based in Richmond, Virginia. Across every role and season of her career, one common thread remains: a commitment to supporting people, shaped by lived experiences, lessons learned, and the ability to turn past challenges into a foundation for a better future.

This philosophy is the very foundation of Matters of the Hearts. In 2017, while planning her wedding to the man God uniquely ordained for her life, the vision for the organization was birthed. What began as a moment of personal joy became a divine calling—to create a platform dedicated to strengthening relationships locally and abroad through love, faith, and intentional connection.

Grounded in an unwavering faith in God, Darricka draws from her own testimony of God’s restoring power and saving grace to walk alongside others who have experienced devastating life events. She lives daily by the scripture found in 1 Corinthians 2:5: “That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.”

In her free time, Darricka enjoys mentoring young adults, nurturing the next generation of leaders, and traveling with her husband, Benjamin. Each morning, she wakes with gratitude—thanking God for a new day and the opportunity to Live, Love, and Laugh.

Rev. Benjamin Emmanuel Alexander

Reverend Benjamin Alexander is a licensed and ordained Minister of the Gospel and serves at St. John United Baptist Church, Better Life Church, and Revelations Revealed-Truth Evangelistic Center. Benjamin’s focus is supporting the vision and mission of each Pastor, working in concert with the Church Leadership to further the understanding and spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Serving as a preacher, teacher, youth, and ministry leader, Rev. Ben provides spiritual and practical leadership for all ministries. Rev. Ben is an active Evangelist fulfilling the call in his life to serve The Lord.

Rev. Ben actively supports his parents, Rev. Dr. John and Amy Alexander Jr., in their lifelong commitment to service and leadership in ministry at the St. John United Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., as well as their national and international ministry affiliations.

Benjamin and his wife, Darricka, reside in Montpelier, VA. He is the father of three sons, two daughters-in-law, and five grandchildren, all living in Oklahoma. Benjamin has enjoyed a 20-plus-year career in the Healthcare Industry, currently working as Director of Customer Growth and Success with Humana, Inc. located in Louisville, KY. Benjamin’s education to date includes a bachelor’s and master’s in business management from Oral Roberts University.  He is committed to learning something new every day, to educate and provide solutions for the challenges and demands of Ministry, Business, and Leadership.