Jamyra Salley
As a young woman, Jamyra Salley has always been interested in issues of injustice; those that she sees in her immediate neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY and in the larger world. Her desire to know more about these circumstances, which at times seem to only be changing for the worse, has…...
Rodney Rahim Deas
Rodney Rahim Deas (AKA “Radio Rahim”) has been in the entertainment industry for thirty-nine years. Already working as an MC throughout Brooklyn, Radio Rahim got his break in 1969 when DJ Gary Byrd hired him at radio station WWRL in New York City, and by 1973, Radio Rahim was licensed by…...
Ron Pierce
New Orleans native Ron Pierce recently joined PBS as Senior Director, PBS Veterans Initiative on the Station Services team. In this role, he leads the planning, coordination, and implementation of PBS’ Stories of Service initiative in support of veterans, which includes working closely with member stations, CPB, NPR, other public…...
Ramona Kearns
Ramona Kearns’ strength comes from giving and helping others learn, develop and grow. She brings her outright passion and sincerity to everything she does (her motto being “don’t say it if you don’t mean it”). Ramona also enjoys teaching fiber arts, art therapy, creative writing, sewing, and expressive dance. After…...
Anna-Nanine S. Pond
Anna-Nanine S. Pond is a Principal at Anna Pond Consulting, specializing in strategic planning, institutional and program development, and research and assessment services targeted to private foundations, higher educational institutions, and non-profit groups across the U.S. Past clients have included The California Endowment (California’s largest private community health funder), Hostos…...