2026 Candidate Slate

Rev. Heather Taylor has extensive nonprofit management and operations experience in community- and faith-based organizations. As a lawyer and associate minister whose vocation speaks to the intersection of faith and justice, Rev. Taylor has devoted her ministry and career to lifting the voices of people who experience racial, gender, and economic injustice.

Rev. Taylor is currently the Managing Director at Bread for the World, a Christian advocacy organization that mobilizes churches, coalitions, and individuals to urge U.S. Congress to enact polices that help end hunger in the U.S. and around the world. She advises Bread’s President & CEO in strategic planning, budget management and developing organizational policies and procedures. She also oversees Bread’s executive program and policy team and operations, and develops communication strategies to elevate the organization’s profile, mobilize its network of 300,000 activists and partners, and influence lawmakers to end hunger. As a Bread spokesperson, Rev. Taylor made guest TV appearances on CNN, C-SPAN, CBN, NBC, Scripps News, and Cox News and authored op-eds featured in The Hill, Newsweek and USA Today, among other news outlets.

At Alfred Street Baptist Church, Rev. Taylor serves as an associate minister and a Council Member-At-Large. She is also an active member of the Voices of Triumph Choir and was recently selected to serve as a 2025 ASBC delegate at Lott Carey, a conference dedicated to broadening the Christian faith across the globe through prayer, financial aid, and technical assistance. Previously, Rev. Taylor served as an ASBC E-Village Group Facilitator and as Vice President and the Criminal Justice and Racial Justice and Reconciliation Committees Co-Chair in the ASBC Social Justice Ministry. In 2022 Rev. Taylor was appointed to the Progressive National Baptist Convention Social Justice Commission.

Rev. Taylor has led faith-based nonprofit organizations to protect the legal rights and dignity of historically marginalized groups. In her past executive leadership roles, she worked with Boards of Directors to develop and execute multi-year and annual strategic work plans and fundraising proposals. As a legal fellow at International Justice Mission, a Christian nonprofit seeking to protect people in poverty from violence, Rev. Taylor advocated to secure the economic rights of women in Sub-Saharan Africa. In addition, she served on U.S. delegations headed by the UN Commission on the Status of Women to promote women’s participation in emerging democratic societies; served as a pro bono attorney for the Legal Aid Society Haitian Temporary Protected Status Project and received the Mobilization for Justice Partner in Justice Award.

Rev. Taylor holds a J.D. from the University of Iowa, a Master of Divinity from Wesley Theological Seminary, where she received the Center of Public Theology James Miller Award for her work in Christian Ethics and Social Action, and a B.S. from Georgetown University. She is also a proud member of Deta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

My professional career includes managing various call centers, contact centers, service centers, and processing centers numerous domestic locations and Canada, India, Malayia Northern Ireland, and the United Kingdom which included numerous budgetary & financial accountabilities. I started my financial exposure at the age of 16 being the Treasury of the Sunday School of First Baptist Church of Elliston, VA. During my career I was involved in numerous for profits, not for profits, and non-profits organizations. Listed here some of the organizations with my involvement:

Finance Related Experience (Non-Profits & For-Profit organizations)

Allstate Foundation (Roanoke VA & Northbrook IL) = (2000 – 2008)

• Allocation Committee with 500K available for distribution

Boys & Girls Club (Roanoke VA) – Board Member = (1996 – 2000)

• Finance Committee with annual budget of $1.8 million

Girls Scouts (Blue Ridge Chapter (Salem, VA) – Board Member (1993 – 1996)

• Finance Committee with an annual budget of $1.6 million

HCA Lewis Gale Hospital (Salem VA) – Board Member (2003 – 2006)

• Finance Committee with an annual budget of $403 million

Richfield Senior Living (Salem VA) – Board Member (2017 – 2024)

• Chair Finance Committee with an annual budget of $32 million
• Chair Investment Committee with (AUM) assets of management of $6.8 million
• Provided leadership in the financing projects totaling $140 million with BB&T capital markets in tax exempt bonds for construction, refinancing of existing debt, and exxpansion

Second Baptist Church of Elgin IL (2012 – 2021)

• Board of Trustees with an annual budget of $2 million

United Way of Lake County (Gurnee IL) – Board Member (2006 – 2023)

• Finance Committee with an annual budget of $6.2 million
• Fund Distribution Committee with $3.8 million available for distribution
• Investment Committee with (AUM) of $5.8 million (2021 – present)

United Way of Roanoke (Roanoke VA) – Board Member (1994 – 2005)

• Chair Fund Distribution Committee with $3.2 million available for distribution.

Corporation Finance Experience

Pager Health (2021 – 2023)

• Accountability for Multi-Channel Centers consisting of 250+ professionals & 200+ seasonal employees including Health Coaches, Member Services, and Nurse Navigators resources with integrated tools to improve processing efficiencies for multiple domestic and Puerto Rico locations with an annual budget of $21 million in a 24 X 7 environment.

Allstate Insurance Company (1998 – 2014)

• Led the creation and managed Contact Centers consisting of 120+ employees and 450+ BPO resources for the Underwriting business unit handling 1.5 million property inspections with Chat, CRM, and voice channels – operational efficiencies increased by 30% for 9,000 Exclusive Agents and 30,000 support staff with an operational budget of $25.1 million
• Held leadership role in the enhancement of the Exclusive Agent’s platform (Alliance) that included interfacing with employees located in Northern Ireland, India and other domestic locations with an operational budget of $13.1 million
• Managed the Flood Service Center consisting of 200 employees & 250+ BPO resources which included claims, customer service, underwriting functions and vendor governance with annual premiums of $210 million and provided strategic leadership for four locations.

Other Non-Profit or Profit Experience

American Heart Association (Roanoke VA Chapter) – Board Member

• Chair Dance for Heart Event
• Development Committee

Boys & Girls Club (Roanoke VA) – Board Member

• Deployment Committee
• Finance Committee

BMW Golf Championship (Conway Farms, IL) Local Organizing Committee

• Transportation Committee

HCA Healthcare of Southwestern Virginia – Board Member

Huntley Youth Football (Huntley IL) – Coach

Loudoun Hunger Relief (Leesburg VA) – Volunteer

NCAA Division III Championship (Salem VA) – Board Member

•  Development Committee

Richfield Senior Living (Salem VA) – Board Member

• Development
• Executive Committee

Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce (Roanoke VA) – Board Member

•  Economic Development Committee
• Membership Committee

Solheim Cup 2024 (Gainesville VA)

• Transportation Committee

United Way of Lake County (Gurnee IL) – Board Member

• 211 Task Force Committee
• Community Involvement
• Chair Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee
• Executive Committee
• Fund Distribution Committee
• Chair Nominating Committee
• Chair Social Media

United Way of Roanoke (Roanoke VA) – Board Member

• Community Involvement Committee
• Executive Committee
• Chair Nominating Committee
• Chair Minority Leadership Development

Virginia Amateur Sports (Roanoke VA) – Board Member

• Competition Committee
• Deployment Committee

Michael (Mike) Stuart is a dedicated public servant and financial empowerment advocate seeking election as Assistant Financial Secretary. Currently, Mike serves as a Senior Program Analyst and site lead for a government contracting team at the Pentagon, where he contributes to vital modernization efforts in electromagnetic warfare for the Headquarters Department of the Army.

Mike brings over 28 years of distinguished service as an Army officer to this role. Throughout his career, he honed expertise in the Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution System, successfully managing multi-billion dollar programs and providing critical analysis to inform Army strategy and Congressional engagements. He also cultivated strong relationships with business leaders, government officials, and international partners on matters of national security and foreign policy. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point and a Master of Science degree from Troy University.

Driven by a passion for financial literacy, Mike is preparing to launch a financial consulting business focused on empowering working professionals to achieve financial freedom. He believes everyone deserves the tools and support to build wealth and navigate complex financial systems.

This commitment extends to his community involvement. Previously, as Assistant Treasurer at his former church, Mike led a successful capital campaign that raised approximately $4 million in nine months to eliminate the church’s mortgage. He has also been a sought-after instructor for personal wealth-building workshops within the Washington D.C. Baptist Church Convention.

Currently an active member of Alfred Street Baptist Church (DG34), Mike actively participates in Village, co-leads the Holy Spokes Cycling Fellowship, and is instrumental in relaunching the Financial Freedom Ministry. Personally appointed by Pastor Wesley in January 2025, he is currently fulfilling the duties of Assistant Financial Secretary, supporting the Finance and Budget Committee. He now seeks your consideration for an official full term in this position during the 2025 election of officers.

Mike is a devoted husband, father, and enjoys traveling, sports, and music. He is committed to responsible stewardship and dedicated to serving the financial needs of our church community.

Clermon E. Acklin III is an attorney with a wealth of professional experience in public service advising non-profits and government agencies on legal and policy matters. Clermon has been a member of Alfred Street Baptist Church since August 2012 and currently serves as a member of the Governance and Legal Committee. He has years of experience advising clients in environmental law, administrative law, constitutional law, and employment & labor law. He currently counsels and advises clients navigating complex federal labor and employment law matters. Previously, he served as Federal Regulatory Counsel at a non-profit organization in DC, as an attorney for the U.S Small Business Administration and, before that, as an attorney for the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. He earned his Master of Environmental Law & Policy from Vermont Law School and his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Before becoming an attorney, Clermon worked on Capitol Hill as a U.S. Senate staffer for nearly six years. Clermon is originally from Little Rock, AR and relocated to the Washington metro region shortly after completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Central Arkansas. When not tending to his ever-expanding collection of houseplants, you may find him going for a bike ride in D.C., or performing in a local theater production.

Pia M. Winston is a trial attorney with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), serving in the Contempt, Compliance & Special Litigation Branch. Since joining the NLRB in 2017, she has worked on complex enforcement matters to ensure compliance with federal labor law.

Before her tenure at the NLRB, Pia was an associate attorney at Mehri & Skalet, PLLC, where she practiced civil rights, labor law, and employment discrimination. She began her legal career as a fellow at the National Whistleblower Center, litigating employee retaliation cases within the federal government. In addition to her litigation experience, Pia has provided legal consultation in employment law, labor-management relations, and contract matters.

In recognition of her expertise and commitment to public service, in 2024 Pia was appointed to serve a six-year term as a Board Member for the District of Columbia Office of Employee Appeals by DC Mayor Muriel Bowser.

Pia earned her J.D. from William & Mary Law School and holds a B.A. in African American Studies and Anthropology from the University of California, Berkeley.

A dedicated member of her community, Pia has been a member of Alfred Street Baptist Church since 2014, where she serves as Vice President of the Royal Priesthood Choir.

Anthony B. Walker is a seasoned global security and risk management executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience in the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service and the private sector. He currently serves as Senior Director of Global Security at University Research Co., where he oversees enterprise-wide security, crisis management, and risk governance across 40+ countries.

Over the course of his career, Anthony has directed high-profile protective operations, managed multimillion-dollar security programs, and led counterintelligence, investigations, and governance initiatives at the national and international level. He previously served as Deputy Director of Counterintelligence for the State Department’s Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR), providing direct support to senior U.S. policymakers and the Intelligence Community.

Anthony brings extensive expertise in governance, policy development, organizational compliance, and people-centered leadership. His work has consistently emphasized accountability, integrity, and operational excellence — values he is committed to supporting as a member of the ASBC Governance & Legal Committee.

Crystal M. Barney, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CMAP
Alexandria, VA

Crystal Barney is a seasoned Human Resources executive with more than 20 years of experience leading global people and culture strategies across corporate, nonprofit, consulting, and public sectors. She currently serves as Senior Director of Global Strategic Talent Initiatives at APCO Worldwide, where she partners with executive leadership on workforce planning, succession, compensation and benefits, and organizational development for more than 1,200 employees worldwide.

Throughout her career, Crystal has built deep expertise in every aspect of the HR discipline, including compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, learning and development, HR operations, employee relations, and performance management. She has successfully led enterprise-scale initiatives such as large-scale organizational transformations, M&A integrations, global succession planning, and HR technology implementations. A proven change leader, she is known for aligning people strategy with business goals while fostering cultures of equity, accountability, and growth.

Her previous leadership roles include Head of Global Talent Management at T. Rowe Price, where she advanced performance management, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development strategies across North America, Europe, and Asia, and nearly a decade at Booz Allen Hamilton directing HR and organizational development initiatives for federal clients. Earlier in her career, she served the State of Georgia as Director of HR and Organizational Development, where she designed workforce policies, oversaw employee relations, and led the $1.2B Georgia Infrastructure Transformation initiative.

Crystal holds a Master’s in Public Administration and a Bachelor’s in Public Administration from George Mason University. She is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Change Management Advanced Practitioner (CMAP) and DiSC Certified Facilitator. She is also a Board Member of the Institute of Certified Professional Managers and an active member of SHRM.

Equally committed to faith and service, Crystal is a Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., where she has served in leadership roles at local, regional, and international levels, contributing to governance, program development, and community impact for more than 35 years.

At Alfred Street Baptist Church, Crystal actively serves as Vice President of DG17 and is a member of the Social Justice, Entrepreneurship, Missions, and Divine 9 ministries. She has also volunteered with Vacation Bible School, supporting the Arts & Crafts team. Her church service reflects her dedication to living out her faith through both ministry and community impact.

Crystal is passionate about bringing both her HR expertise and her spirit of service to the Human Resources Committee. She seeks to contribute her knowledge of HR governance, policy development, and organizational effectiveness to support the Church’s leadership, staff, and congregation with integrity, fairness, and excellence.

Nicole McFadden is a seasoned human resources executive with over 30 years of distinguished federal service. She currently serves in Executive Resources at the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), where she partners with senior leadership to design and implement executive talent management strategies that strengthen organizational performance and leadership continuity.

Nicole has held multiple senior HR leadership roles, including Director of Human Resources at the Department of Energy Office of Inspector General (DOE OIG), the U.S. Department of Agriculture OIG (USDA OIG), and the Department of Homeland Security OIG (DHS OIG). Her expertise spans the full spectrum of human capital management, including staffing, performance management, employee engagement, policy development, and strategic planning. Notably, she led a cross-functional initiative at USDA OIG that resolved 54 longstanding administrative cases, earning her an OIG Honor Award.

Earlier in her career, Nicole held key HR positions at FEMA, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Office of Naval Research (ONR), and the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). Her leadership has consistently driven HR transformation, workforce effectiveness, and employee development across diverse federal missions.

Beyond her professional achievements, Nicole is a dedicated community volunteer, mentor, and commissioned Notary for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Guided by her faith, she is an active churchgoer and passionate about leadership, service, and community. She enjoys spending time with her adult children, exploring jazz and culinary experiences, and cheering on her favorite sports teams.

Giselle Stewart Bennett, SHRM-CP, is a senior Human Resources leader with more than fifteen years of experience helping organizations strengthen their people practices and workplace culture. She currently serves as Employee Experience Manager at The Boeing Company, where she leads global initiatives that improve employee engagement, support performance management, and align organizational priorities with business needs.

Previously, Giselle served as an HR Business Partner and Diversity and Inclusion Leader for Boeing’s Defense and Global Services divisions. In these roles, she oversaw talent management, succession planning, employee relations, and organizational development. She also developed governance frameworks and advised senior leadership on fair and equitable HR policies. Earlier in her career, Giselle gained experience in higher education, government affairs, and banking. Her leadership has been recognized with multiple honors, including the 2023 Becoming Everything You Are (BEYA) Science Spectrum Trailblazer Award and recognition from Women of Color in STEM.

Giselle earned a bachelor’s degree in organizational communication with a minor in Business Management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a master’s degree in Intercultural Communication from Texas A&M University. She also holds a SHRM-CP certification and has completed executive development programs in strategic management and people analytics.
A proud member of the Northern Virginia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Giselle is committed to service, mentorship, and advancing opportunities for others. She is married to Thomas Bennett, Jr., and enjoys traveling and spending quality time with family and friends.

Terrence B. Williams, PsyD, MSM  is an organizational and leadership psychologist and consultant. He draws from his many years of executive experience leading meaningful organizational change in both public and private sectors for organizations like the New York Times, Disney, and the ACLU as a vice president of human resources and various other roles in HR and functional operations. He’s also served as an adjunct professor, executive coach and mentor. He holds a doctorate in organizational leadership psychology, concentrating on group dynamics. He also holds a master of science in management degree. He’s also a certified Gallup Strength’s Finder Coach.

Beyond her professional achievements, Nicole is a dedicated community volunteer, mentor, and commissioned Notary for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Guided by her faith, she is an active churchgoer and passionate about leadership, service, and community. She enjoys spending time with her adult children, exploring jazz and culinary experiences, and cheering on her favorite sports teams.

Dr. Trevva (Tree-va) Barr is a seasoned national security leader and retired U.S. Air Force veteran, currently serving as Cyberspace Program Manager for the Department of War supporting the Office of Principal Cyber Advisor. With over 20 years of operational and strategic leadership experience, she brings an exceptional record in policy development, workforce integration, cross-sector engagement, and law enforcement.

Dr. Barr has advised Pentagon executives, championed interagency strategies, and spearheaded Congressional engagements on matters of national cyber readiness and insider threats. Her leadership has guided federal modernization initiatives and helped establish strategic governance for emerging operations.

Previously, she held key positions at Prescient Edge and Booz Allen Hamilton supporting the Defense Intelligence Agency and the Department of Defense Chief Information Officer where she led and supported insider threat programs, and enterprise-level policy development. During her 12-year career with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, she directed global missions in protective services, criminal investigations, complex fraud investigations, and counterintelligence missions with measurable national impact.

Dr. Barr holds a Doctorate in Strategic Security (National American University) and executive education credentials from Harvard Kennedy School and Yale School of Management, and a Graduate Certificate in International Security from Harvard University.

Dr. Barr is a recognized thought leader and speaker on women in security, veteran equity, and cyber governance. Her research on combat-related sexual violence and Women, Peace, and Security has been presented at NATO Headquarters. She has also served as a campaign director, faith leader, and mentor to future defense professionals. A recipient of numerous national-level awards, including the Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award and Brigadier General Chief Defense Counsel Leadership Award, Office of the Under Secretary of War for Policy weekly recognitions, Dr. Barr continues to exemplify servant leadership and excellence at the highest levels of government.

LaRuby May, born in Pensacola, Florida, to Reverend Theophilus May and Mary J. May,  has been a vessel for change for over 30 years. The inspirational lawyer, entrepreneur, developer, teacher and strategist founded the May Jung law firm alongside longtime friend and business partner Je Yon Jung. May Jung’s mission is to unapologetically advocate for people of color and empower them to be whole and active participants in the civil justice system. LaRuby is a founding board member of Shades of Mass, an organization that aims to rectify inequity and achieve diversity in mass tort and complex litigation case leadership.

LaRuby has developed many properties during her career as a real estate developer and she is especially proud of the 91-unit senior affordable housing project named for civil rights attorney Dovey Johnson Roundtree located in Washington, DC.  LaRuby is a Certified General Contractor and uses these skills in developing properties and in representing construction workers harmed on the job.  Building lives and developing properties is a legacy LaRuby learned from her parents.

Prior to practicing law, LaRuby served as the Councilmember representing Ward 8 in The District of Columbia.  LaRuby was privileged to be elected by and fight on behalf of  over 70,000 residents in the most challenged part of the District. Other public services that LaRuby has done include but are not limited to working to improve the quality of life for underserved District Residents as the Chairman of the DC Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, Chairman of United Medical Center Board of Commissioners, the only public hospital in DC and as the Committee Co-Chair of ReOpen DC.

LaRuby received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Eckerd College, her Master of Arts degree from The George Washington University and her Juris Doctorate from the University of the District of Columbia. She is an advocate for change, and a frequent speaker at conferences on topics ranging from economic development, human capitol development, mass torts, diversity, trauma, leadership, business and professional development. Her mission in life is to support, nurture and develop the next generation of Black leaders.  LaRuby’s actions and interactions exemplify one of her core beliefs, the greatest privilege in life is to serve.

Archie D. Williams II is an ordained Preacher of the Gospel and a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) with nearly two decades of experience in housing, social services, and education. He currently serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Program Officer at So Others Might Eat (SOME), where he oversees the Family Housing and Mental Health programs. In this role, Archie leads initiatives dedicated to providing formerly homeless and impoverished individuals and families with quality housing, mental health care, and supportive services. Through a holistic, trauma-informed approach, he empowers individuals and families to achieve sustainable independence and long-term stability.

Prior to his current position, Archie held several key leadership roles within SOME, including Vice President, Senior Director, Program Director, and Education Coordinator. His extensive background has equipped him to design and implement impactful programs that strengthen families, reduce barriers, and foster pathways toward economic and emotional well-being.

Archie holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University, a Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education from Trinity Washington University, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Morgan State University. His life’s work is grounded in faith, empowerment, and the pursuit of excellence in service to others.

Nancy Frazier is the Chief Development Officer at Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington (PPMW).  In addition to fundraising, Nancy is responsible for a team of eight staff focused on raising more than $10M annually.  Since arriving in 2017, Nancy and the team have exceeded their annual fundraising goals by approximately $1M annually and have raised more than 55% of the organization’s operating budget each year. Nancy also leads PPFA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and co-chair for the affiliate’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Council.

Before joining PPMW, Nancy served as Development Director at the George Washington University (GWU), where she managed a regional portfolio of major gift prospects, securing 5-and 6-figure gifts in support of student programs and initiatives, and raising multi-million dollar gifts annually. Her work in fundraising helped to raise the stature of the entrepreneurship competition from 7th to 2nd in the nation.

Before GWU, Nancy served as Associate, Board Affairs and Stewardship for Georgetown University’s Board of Regents. In this role, Nancy orchestrated a synergistic effort between the 100-person cross-campus board, the President’s Office, and faculty and administrators. At Georgetown, Nancy’s work led to a multi-million-dollar gift that funded a new building wing.

Nancy has also lent her fundraising talents to smaller non-profits as well. At WomenHeart, the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease, Nancy raised $3.8M through grants. Further, she negotiated a lead gift, the largest corporate gift in the organization’s history, from Burlington Coat Factory.

Nancy has extensive experience in the areas of communications, strategic planning, and customer relationship management and has worked at such leading corporate entities as Russell Reynolds Associates; Capital Cities/ABC, Inc.; The Dreyfus Corporation; The Estee Lauder Companies, and Manulife Financial, where she was responsible for the internal communications program and the execution of executive events and key initiatives for the U.S. Annuities Division.

Nancy holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications from St. John’s University. In 2011, Nancy attained a Master of Public Administration degree from the City University of New York at Baruch College through National Urban Fellows, a nationally competitive 14-month, fully funded master’s degree program. She has completed studies at Harvard University and Georgetown University and is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), one of 7,500 credentialed fundraisers worldwide. Nancy completed a Master of Arts in Human and Organizational Development at the George Washington University in 2025, and is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

Hi. My name is Opal S. Moore. I am a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in both commercial and federal government sectors. My career has been defined by a strong commitment to Regulatory Program Compliance and Ethics, Program and Project Management, and Policy Development. My background includes serving as a member of the National Park Service Ethics Office, where I provided comprehensive training and guidance to employees on matters related to compliance and ethics in the workplace. Currently, I hold the position of Policy Advisor with the Department of the Treasury. In this role, I serve as the Chief of Staff to the Deputy Director for Capital Access Programs.

I am deeply passionate about community involvement and dedicate my skills and expertise through active service on various committees and boards. Drawing on experiences from previous leadership roles, I have consistently prioritized organizational health. My efforts have focused on expanding organizational brands, addressing technology needs, and developing targeted campaigns to inspire greater participation and commitment. I strive to maintain sound financial management while keeping the interests of the community at the forefront, always leading with a servant’s heart.

My leadership journey includes the immediate past President of the Fort Washington Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., following a five-year tenure as the second Board Chair of the Coalition for Stronger Communities Inc. Now as the returning Chair of the Foundation, I continue to advocate for the advancement of the organization by initiating community projects in collaboration with the Prince George’s County Council Members and Charles County Commissioners. Our community service projects extend to hosting a community health and wellness fair with other local non-profits and the Clinton Baptist Church. My service also extends to the Alfred Street Baptist Church Foundation Scholarship Board, a 2023 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Versus Team member, and more recently a member of the D9 Ministry. Currently, I am the Board Secretary for MStreetX, a small minority-owned fintech company. My previous board membership with the Unity Economic Development Corporation involved providing oversight for first-time home buyers training programs.

My vision for the continued success of the Stewardship Committee centers on leveraging collective strengths and inspiring benevolence in the Alfred Street tradition—remaining resourceful, relevant, and relational. My aspiration is to help sustain and cultivate generosity among members, creating a robust support unit that empowers community-based organizations with a strong sense of purpose and commitment. The committee’s core mission is to inspire generosity within the church community and to express gratitude for members’ contributions, ensuring the financial support necessary for the church’s ongoing mission and ministry.

Benevolence remains at the heart of my leadership and service philosophy, guiding my efforts to foster a culture of generosity and support throughout the organizations and communities I serve.

Shauna Collier is originally from Clarksdale, Mississippi, and first committed to Christ as a young girl as a member of New Morning Star Baptist Church in Clarksdale. As an adult, she was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Los Angeles, California, where she was a part of the young adult choir and the usher board, and St. Philip AME Church in Atlanta, Georgia where she served on the wedding and public events committee. Shauna joined Alfred Street Baptist in 2024 and is a part of the “New Family New Life” village and recently joined the senior women’s dance ministry.

Her current professional position is the head and inaugural librarian for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, where she is charged with managing the day-to-day operations of the library branch; this includes administrative, programmatic, and supervisory responsibilities, as well as responsibilities in creating and administering branch policies, services, and outreach efforts.

Prior to her current position at the Smithsonian, she was the Sonja Haynes Stone Center Librarian for Black Culture and History, and an adjunct faculty member at UNC-Chapel Hill, North Carolina.  Other previous positions include Librarian for the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum, Reference Librarian with Live Oak Public Library in Savannah, Georgia, Records Librarian for EPA Region IV, Atlanta, and Archivist with The Herndon Home Museum in Atlanta.

Shauna has also held several part-time library positions, most recently with the Alexandria Public Library in Virginia. While living in North Carolina, she was a part of a volunteer community archiving group in the Research Triangle and led an oral history initiative with approximately ten former students of a local Rosenwald School. Over the years, she has also worked on numerous genealogy projects, conducting extensive research and uncovering many exciting discoveries in her own family history.

Shauna earned a B.S. in Marketing Research from Jackson State University in Mississippi, and a Master of Information & Library Studies (MLIS) from the University of Alabama. Her professional research interests focus on African American education, African American family history, and the history of African American communities. Personally, she is passionate about health and wellness, African American art, and African American literature. Shauna is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Dr. Jeanne Nutter, an oral historian and retired college professor, has varied experience in documenting and preserving the history and culture of African Americans. She has collected oral histories, produced docu-mentary films, written books, consulted with museums, chaired committees and been honored with awards for her work in this area.

In 1998, working with Hagley Museum and Library, Dr. Nutter helped create an exhibit and produced a documentary film on P.S. duPont and the African American school rebuilding program. Through Hagley, she has collected over fifty hours of oral histories of African Americans in Delaware. This has resulted in five short documentary films. A Separate Place: The Schools P.S. duPont Built, a full length documen-tary, aired on WHYY-TV which won an Honorable Mention in the 2003 Wilmington Film Festival and a Best Video Documentary Production in the 2012 Black International Cinema in Berlin, Germany. A half hour version of this film, funded by the Delaware Humanities, was distributed to all public schools in the state. More recently ,she produced two films with Hagley on” Blacks in Stem”: Dr. Wesley Memeger, Jr. :From Science into Art,and Dr. William E. Bazzelle: A Life of Science and Service. She has published three books:Growing Up Black in New Castle County , Black America Series: Delaware and The Walnut Street YMCA/YWCA. She chaired the African American History and Tourism Working Group which pro-duced a brochure highlighting African American tourism in Wilmington. This brochure was awarded the 1999 Delaware Governor’s Cultural Heritage Tourism Award. During 2016 she co-produced a series of six documentary films entitled “ Voices of the Elders: Stories of African Americans in Delaware. This project was a collaboration between the Historical Society of Delaware and WITN22 -TV. She also produced a documentary film for the Wilmington (DE) Links, Incorporated on the organization’s 75th anniversary.

Dr. Nutter has been a fellow for such respected groups as the Danforth-Compton Foundation, John D. Rockefeller III Fund, and Leadership America. She has served on numerous boards including the Delaware Arts Alliance, Delaware Humanities, Preservation Delaware, Opera Delaware, and the Oral History of the Mid Atlantic Region. For six years she served as state president of AARP Delaware. She was also a con-sultant to the Delaware Historical Society in the development of the Mitchell Center, which is the African American center of the museum.

She is the recipient of the 2000 Wilmington NAACP Award in Education . In March of 2002 Jeanne Nutter was inducted into the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame. The Delaware State Education Association awarded Dr. Nutter one of the 2004 Humanities and Civil Rights Awards. In 2015 she was awarded the James H. Gilliam, Jr Humanitarian Award by the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League, and in 2016 she was awarded the Oral History of the Mid-Atlantic Region Pogue Award for outstanding and continuing contributions to oral history.

Dr. Nutter earned her B.A. and M.A. from the University of Cincinnati, and her Ph.D. from Howard Uni-versity.

My enthusiasm for learning and dedication to helping others, will make a positive contribution to your team.

I have a strong background in education and varied experiences in the field Counseling and Education. During this time I developed strong interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic, a strong deep understanding of excellency in organizational and problem-solving skills, as well as a great eye for detail.

I have a passion for listening and understanding in collaboration to create a positive and productive environment. I am highly organized and able to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment. Also I am an excellent communicator and willingly collaborate with peers and  administrators, to ensure the best possible and successful outcome.

I am confident that I am capable of bringing a wealth of knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm to your team. I look forward to discussing my qualifications and experience with you in more detail.

Sincerely,
Lisa Miller-Rivers