- Board
The People Behind the Foundation
All of us at the Jackie Robinson Foundation are highly motivated to maintain the high standards set by our namesake as we work to level the playing field in education and promote the humanitarian values that defined Robinson’s life.
Trusted Minds Leading the Foundation
Our Board of Directors is composed of industry giants, thought-leaders, and networking professionals — all Jackie Robinson fans and all supporters of Robinson’s legacy.
Dedicated Staff Promoting Robinson’s Values
Our staff is committed to preserving Jackie Robinson’s memory and ensuring that his mission of providing equal opportunity and closing the achievement gap in higher education is realized through JRF’s programs and activities.
Our Alumni Association
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Alumni Association (JRFAA) supports its members, Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) Scholars, and the Jackie Robinson Foundation.
JRF Regional Scholar Advisory Committees
There are eight regional advisory committees from around the country that assist JRF in:
screening qualified applications;
selecting and interviewing semifinalists;
recommending candidates as JRF Scholarship recipient finalists;
providing mentoring for Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholars.
These committees are comprised of academic, corporate and civic leaders, many of whom are alumni.
*JRF Alumna(us)
These committees are comprised of academic, corporate and civic leaders, many of whom are alumni.
*JRF Alumna(us)
Pacific Northwest
Harold Allen* – Chair
Lauren Booker Allen* – Vice Chair
Kimberly Brown Goode*
Yashica Crawford
Jermaine Cruz
Charisse Daggs
William Drewery
Keith Jackson
Talia Jefferson
Hayin Kim
Amy Schapiro
West
Daron Campbell* – Chair
Laurie Dickey* – Vice Chair
Mary Horne Hamilton – UCLA Coordinator
Lena Brown
Robert Cambridge
Jo Ann Dawson
Matt Edelman
Brien Kelley*
Charles Meigs
Simone Rahotep
Kathy Robinson Young
Keith Sinclair
Southwest
Spencer Lightsy* – Chair
Tameka Selders* – Vice Chair
Yolanda Carroll
Kamilah Collins
DeJuan Frank*
Justin Henry*
Katherine Kane
Gabrielle Madison*
Shylene Mata*
Tasha Philpot
James Pinckney, II*
Michael Selders
Courtney Walker
Central
Rand Harlow* – Chair
Regina Manley – Vice Chair
Rhonda Adams*
Joyce Brown
Tina Carroll-Dugas
Chalmus English*
LaKesha Gage Woodard*
Wayne Morgan
Clyde Tinnen*
Simone (Williams) Robinson*
Midwest
Doneka Scott – Chair
Patrick Troup – Vice Chair
Keon Blasingame*
Cordell Hardy
David Maggitt
Cedric Skillon
Pamela Ross
Mary Tate
Jay Williams
Bill Woodson
Southeast
Keith Webb – Chair
Angelia Lumpkin* – Vice Chair
Carolyn Alvarez*
Melvin Bullock*
Jonathan Butler
Allison Collins
Jean Harvey
Jessica Page Inman
Michael Jackson
Jessma Lambert
Dwayne Marshall*
Brintza Miles*
Florida Sub-Committee
Sobani Warner* – Chair
Brandon Mincey*
Sandra Newman
Marcus Polk*
Allysha Ramcharan*
Karla Ransdell
Robyn Sims
Cassandra Stokes
Michael Strayhorn
Candace Walker*
Rhonda Ware*
Mid-Atlantic
Angelia Neal – Chair
Kendra Gaither* – Vice Chair
Kristine Andrews*
Gary Bartee
DeWayne Ellis
William Ferrell*
Tyronda Gibson
Ashley Hill*
David Jones*
LaSonya Kelly*
Stephanie Marshall-Horry*
Arthur Neal
Northeast
Lisa Farrow* – Chair
Reginald Livingston* – Vice Chair
Marie Baskerville
Anne Broomfield*
Heather Cannady*
Dorie Clay
Allison Davis
Thierry Decembre*
Hope Harley
Dafina Lovelace
Yolanda Lyle*
Cynthia Mullins
Danielle Robinson
Sebastian Rodriquez*
Ernie Rudloff
Siobhan Stewart
Patrick Walsh*
Lenore Washington-Graham
Chelsea Williams*