HBC - Board of Directors and Staff

As one of America's best kept secrets, Healthy Black Communities, Inc. continues to evolve and grow into an organization of relevance, integrity and importance. In order for the organization to be the best, we rely on a board of intelligent, educated and progressive thinking Black men and women to guide its direction.

Soon, we will be uploading their photos and bios, for you to see the brilliant folks who guide us and assist in community growth and development. We are grateful to these volunteers who give of their time, talent and skills unselfishly to make our organization better.

• Kelvin Barlow - Profile | Email
  
• Dr. Eric Bridges - Profile | Email
• Sherman Cooper - Profile | Email
  
• Lyric Cosby - Profile | Email
• Emmanuel L. Dennis - Profile | Email
• Kedrail Jackson - Profile | Email
• L. Jaye Joseph - Profile | Email
• Spencer Middleton - Profile | Email
• Habib Mukasa - Profile | Email
• Rasoul K. Nicholson - Profile | Email
• Erica Parks - Profile | Email
• Paul Yao - Profile | Email
  
  
• Chief Executive Officer: LaMont "Montee" Evans - Profile | Email

The individuals who serve on the HBC Board of Directors are responsible for ensuring that the organization's programs and initiatives are in line with the mission: to provide quality programs and services that foster healthy behavior and lifestyle within the Black community. Currently, Board Members agree to serve a two-year term and attend quarterly meetings either in person or via teleconference (at their own expense).

Every member of the Board of Directors makes the following commitments:

• Support the mission of Healthy Black Communities, Inc.;
• Actively support and participate in activities to ensure that the organization fulfills it commitment to develop programs and services that contribute to the quality of life for Black communities;
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings (have no more than two unexcused absences);
• Review all materials emailed or mailed by the CEO;
• Attend the annual Board planning session (i.e. June/July);
• Actively serve on at least one of the Center's Advisory Boards and adopt one project throughout the year;
• Make a generous annual gift from your own resources;
• Assist the CEO by implementing fundraising strategies through personal influence with others (i.e. corporations, individuals, foundations);
• When possible, arrange contributions from organizations to which you have access;
• Participate in Healthy Black Communities, Inc. annual campaign by working with the CEO to identify prospective donors, send out solicitation letters and follow up with prospects;
• Support and participate in special events;
• Serve as a community ambassador;
• Attend an annual group activity with Healthy Black Communities, Inc. ;
• Nominate new Board candidates on an as-needed basis;
• Participate in the interview process for new Board candidates; and
• Draw on community contacts and affiliations to further the cause of Healthy Black Communities, Inc., such as recruiting new volunteers, establishing new corporate partnerships and so on.

The HBC Board of Directors meets regularly throughout the year to provide guidance to the organization's management and give direction for programs and initiatives developed by the organization. In addition, strategic planning meetings are held with the key board members annually.

Should you need any additional information on the process, current board members and/or the responsibilities of board members, please email us at your convenience. All resumes received will be held in the strict of confidence and after careful review, someone will contact you for either a face-to-face or telephone interview prior to being considered.

Also, if you have specific questions about the status or overall structure of the organization, please email HBC's Chief Executive Officer, LaMont "Montee" Evans directly. In addition, should you be interested in serving on the HBC Board, please submit your resume via:

• Email: board@healthyblackcommunities.org;

• Fax: 404-972-0300; or

• Mail: HBC Board of Directors | 2970 Rainbow Drive, Suite A155 | Decatur, Georgia 30034.