"Are we prepared to stand up, speak out, raise a ruckus and insist our schools-all of them, from traditional public schools and public charters to magnet and community schools - live up to the promise of educating every child and replacing the prison pipeline with a pipeline to college, career and productive work." Marian Wright Edelman
Mr. Chaney is a proud Philadelphia native who graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School and went on to attended St. Augustine’s College in Raleigh NC and graduated with a B.S.
Degree in Economics.
He also has over 34 years of experience in working with youths and their families. I bring together young people and teach them the important of thinking before react to different issues in life.
Mercedes Olesik is a mother of two, first generation immigrant, and a graduate from Rutgers University. She double majored in Psychology and Spanish and graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor’s Degree. After graduating college she worked as a counselor for the Philadelphia Women’s Center; where after a year she felt that she wanted a more hands on approach to helping her community. This decision propelled her to become a social worker for Carson Valley Children’s Aid from 2012 to 2022; while working there she found her passion for being of service to the community and helping families in need. She is now a Community School Coordinador for Alexander K.
Monakee Marseille, Esq. is a member of the law firm Eckert Seamans. With over fifteen years of experience, her practice includes the defense of toxic tort, product liability, and personal injury matters. She currently serves as national coordinating counsel of an international manufacturer of commercial equipment. In addition to serving as Secretary on the Fam.Com board of directors, she is a founding member of Women in Community. This organization is dedicated to building diverse relationships amongst women living in Cheltenham, PA. On Monday evenings Monakee co-host a live radio show called “Mom Talk” on Spiritual Connect Radio.
William S. Ravenell, II is the managing partner of Ravenell Law. Ravenell Law is an Estate Planning and Eldercare law firm that specializes in guiding families through challenging financial and legal decisions and creating plans that ensure the well-being of families and accomplish cherished family goals. He is licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. His practice focuses on Estate Planning and Elder Care law and is driven through counseling-oriented focus aimed to create customized plans designed to meet the specific goals of clients.
Yusuf Jackson is the founder and owner of Spiritual Connect Radio. Mr. Jackson is a tireless worker and advocate for those who have no voice in society. Mr. Jackson is a Champion for Social Justice, Diversity and Educational Equity.
Rosie is a Site Director for Legacy Tennis where she provides After-School Programming for young scholars who will one day grow to become change agents who will ultimately bring positive change to their neighborhoods, families and society itself.
Zena is the Director of Nursing with a company she has been with for over 20 years. Zena is not only the Director of Nursing, she also wears many hats. She has volunteered at Sturgis Recreation Center from 2003-2018 as the Advisory Board Treasure, basketball mom, mentor and fundraising.
Zena is a Licensed Real Estate Agent and Investor since 2006. She is a Notary, Travel Agent, and Life Coach.
Zena is always a person who doesn’t mind helping others.
Joseph A. Douglas boast many accomplishments:
Joe currently work as Impact Services Director of Workforce Development, which houses a number Reentry and Veterans Workforce Programs.
Mr. Douglas is the Founder of B.A.B.A. (BlackMen Assisting BlackBoys Alliance) LLC a consulting firm that specializes in Career Pathway Preparation and Mapping, Life Skills, Mentoring and Anger Management for young BlackBoys/Men.
Mr. Douglas is a member of the first cohort of United Way of Southeast PA and New Jersey's (UW) Philly Root Fellowship, and fellowship of grassroot mentors of young BlackBoys supported by the UW.
Mr. Douglas is a Mentor consultant for Global Leadership Academy, MLK, Mastbaum and Bartram High Schools; along with PHMC "The Bridge Intensive Prevention Services" program boys 13-19 years old.
Joe is a Career Planning consultant for Equal Partners In the Communities (E.P.I.C.) for the following Philadelphia Districts South, Southwest and North Central EPIC Coordinators along with being a member of the Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable, Black Male Development Symposium, Black Male Achievement and Black Male Engagement (BME) Community Member, current Assist. Sect. and active member of Prince Hall Grand Lodge of PA, Tuscan Morning-Star lodge #48.
As a licensed Agent of New York Life Insurance Company Mr. Young offers a variety of products that can help you meet a number of insurance and financial needs, including, but not limited to college funding, retirement, managing costs for extended periods of care and lifetime income strategies. I'm authorized to offer life insurance and lifetime income annuity products from New York Life to AARP members. Please contact me to help you fully analyze your needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
John R Holland Jr is a husband, father, grandfather, business owner, mentor and coach. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pa and married for 39 years. He and his wife together raised three children that are now living a successful lifestyle. John was employed at the Philadelphia School District as a liaison that provided supports, services, and resources to families across the district. John’s recent retirement from the Philadelphia School District has allowed him to continue many of his dreams and passion’s.
John has a passion for creating mentoring opportunities for the city’s youth through coaching basketball. In 2006 he was nominated for his dedication and services for the City Wide EPIC Asset to the Community Award (Unsung Hero). Over the years, he has coached in AAU and currently involved in the Christian Youth Basketball Association (CYBA), and in 2013, a mentoring sports group called Young Gifted Ballers (YGB) provided a safe place for neighborhood youth.
Dr. Ronald W. Whitaker, II is the Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Assistant Professor of Education at Cabrini University. In this role, he is intentional about incorporating culturally responsive tenets into Cabrini’s undergraduate and graduate educational programs. At Cabrini, he also serves as the Assistant Dean in the School of Education, Director of District and School Relations, and the Director for the Center for Urban Education, Equity, and Improvement (CUEEI).