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Advisory Board

We’re very proud of the diversity of our team, and their abilities to contribute their own unique experience and skills to our success. To find out more about some of our leaders and volunteers click their images below.

Darren Wallace Criminal Justice and Community Engagement Consultant to Cornbread Hustle. Darren Wallace served the State of Texas for more than 28 years in various positions with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.	Janice Colley Janice has always felt the calling to serve, care, educate, and advocate for those who need the help of others. Janice, now retired, is a Board-Certified Physician’s Assistant. Janice served her country with the New York Army National Guard as a PA and with the inactive ready Reserves as well.
Glenda Shearn As a Physician Assistant, Glenda has committed her life to serving others. She has been a PA for more than 40 years and has served community and country.	Vanessa Jones Vanessa, a Physician Assistant for 35 years, attended Medgar Evers College, graduating with a BS in Biology. She also graduated from the Harlem Hospital PA Program,
Brittney O'Donoghue Brittney O’Donoghue a big believer in community growth. She is a Chaplain and Partner to the Mental Wellness platform and production company Mind Via Sol.	Bonnie Welsh Through life and lived experiences with the justice system Bonnie found her passion. As a Legal Advocate her focus is to help and support others who have been system impacted, who have been, or are incarcerated.
Amber Penson My name is Amber Penson. Born and raised in Detroit MI, I am the founder of Diivine Purpose which is a nonprofit that helps individuals in every aspect of their lives.	Phil Erby Growing up in the South Bronx, Philip Erby Jr. spent the better part of his life – over 30 years – in and out of prison.
Alyssa Jones Alyssa R. Jones served as a New York City Corrections Officer at Rikers Island. Now retired after 20 years, Alyssa discovered, while attending school at The College of New Rochelle, her passion for helping others through their challenges by utilizing the background in Psychology she was taught.	Charles Doomes As a Captain, Charles E. Doomes, knows first-hand what life in prison entails for the incarcerated. Currently residing in Brentwood, N.Y. Charles retired after 25 years at Rikers Island.
Tommie Rambo Tommie Rambo is a native of Cleveland, Ohio. He served four years in the United States Navy and was involved in operations, Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He attended Seminary where he received his bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies.	Dr. Pryor Rev. Dr. Divine Pryor the Senior Pastor of Greater Faith (GF) Ministries, located in the heart of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, where he serves as the shepherd of a growing ministry, in spite of the current pandemic due to the blessings of God. Rev. Pryor is also the Chief Executive Officer of the People’s Police Academy located in the City University of New York at Medgar Evers College and has also joined the Community Capacity Development (CCD) team as the Senior Policy Advisor.

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