Our Executive Leadership Team

  • Executive Director - Matthew Dieudonne

    Matthew is an ambitious leader, and Marine Corps veteran who has visions of growth for the foundation, as well as community engagement projects like the foundation has never seen before. His goal is to foster creativity, expression, and intellectual curiosity in high school students who are aiming to embark on their life journey from high school into college.

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    Programs Manager - Alicia August-Wright

    Alicia is a community strategist, cultural curator, and producer with over 20 years of experience leading programs, initiatives, and events that bring people together in meaningful ways. She brings a sharp eye for strategy and a gift for designing work that reflects culture, builds connection, and drives impact across nonprofit, civic, and creative spaces.

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    Marketing Manager - Alexandria Lee

    Alexandria leads brand strategy, storytelling, and outreach efforts to champion equity, education, and community empowerment. She creates compelling campaigns that amplify impact, engage stakeholders, and strengthen the Foundation’s mission to serve underrepresented communities.

Our Board of Directors

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President - Mary Hill

Fundraising - Doug Blanchard

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Treasurer- James Hill

Fundraising - Jennifer Garrett

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Volunteer Engagement - Rosalyn Jamison

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Community Engagement - Dawn Hawk

Grants - Michelle Hemp

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Executive Director - Matthew Dieudonne