Meet Our Board of Directors

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    Board Chair – Dr. Tar-U-Way R.A. Bright, Sr.

    Senior Pastor | Equity Advancement | Organizational Leadership

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    Vice Chair – Davida Morgan-Washington

    National Foundation President & CEO | Policy Strategist | Organizational Leadership

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    Treasurer – Vanessa Francis Gray

    US Government Official | Community and City Planning Expert | Philanthropy

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    Secretary – Cadesha Pearson Edwards

    Attorney | Citizenship and Immigration | Governance

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    Board Member – Deke Cateau

    Nonprofit President & CEO | Healthcare Leadership | Strategic Planning

  • A man in a pinstripe suit with a bow tie, sitting outdoors with a lake and trees in the background, resting his chin on his hand.

    Board Member – Darrell Brooks

    Mental Health Clinician | Entrepreneurship | Workforce Development

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    Board Member and Chaplain – Sharon Prince

    Minister | Project Manager | Organizational Planning