leadership

John Ramos III, Chair

Starlett Isles Burns

Tomier Davenport (ex-officio)  

Natalie Haupt

Darlene Knott (ex-officio-staff) 

Kent McClelland 

Ron Young 

The purpose of the MANAGEMENT Committee is to :

• Oversee the development of a fiscal and program performance monitoring process for ABCD - including the design of fiscal and program performance reports. 
• Regular monitoring of fiscal and program performance and reporting progress and problems to the Board (including subsidiary and related corporations).
• Oversee the design and operation of the various administrative support systems (financial management, human resources, which includes personnel management and the grievance committee function), facilities, etc. 
• Review audit reports and recommend action to the Board as appropriate. 

Yvonne Parks (Chair)

Evelyn Byrd

Tomier Davenport (ex offico)

Lydia Lee (staff)

Chris Smith 

Jenny Terrell 

The purpose of the COMMUNITY RELATIONS Committee is to:  

• Oversee the formulation and implementation of strategies to strengthen ABCD's image and public relations.
• Oversee the development and implementation of a full-fledged marketing program for ABCD; including client and customer-focused market research. 
• Oversee the development and implementation of a strategy fort maintaining and strengthening working relationships with key ABCD stakeholders.
• Oversee planning and preparation for ABCD Annual Meeting (including the Annual Report and the Awards Committee function).
• Oversee the design and implementation of donor campaigns for ABCD.
• Be involved in mobilizing current and prospective donors. 
• Identify sources for funding for operational and demonstration projects and reviewing strategies for securing such funding. 

Ray Sales, Chair

LaToya Dickens-Jones, Co-Chair

Tomier Davenpot 

Lisa Johnson 

Stewart Lytle

Eugene Norris (staff)

Kathy Mitchell (staff)

Jamar Williams 

The purpose of the PLANNING Committee is to:

• Oversee the design and operation of ABCD's Strategic Plan. 
• Oversee preparation for key Board planning and work sessions. (annual strategic and operational planning budget).
• Keep ABCD growth rules updated and ensure that they govern new program development.
• Ensure that ABCD's vision, mission, and strategic directions are regularly updated.
• Review and recommend action on funding applications,  change strategies, and operational plans.