Our board represents a cross-section of our community and has a passion for our organization and for bringing about a more just society. The members work hard to ensure long-term sustainability of the organization and oversee that the funds raised are of benefit to the community.
Board Officers:
Tamera Moore, President - Monroe Street Christian Church
Rev. Martin Woulfe, Vice-President - Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Roy Williams, Jr., Treasurer - Ward 3 Alderman, City of Springfield
Sr. Marilyn Jean Runkel, Secretary - Dominican Sisters of Springfield / St Patrick’s School
Board Members:
Sadieka Qadeem, Islamic Society of Greater Springfield
Ulonda Gladney, Memorial Health System
Dr. Glenn Walton, Options Outreach Ministries
Linda Byrd, Ntosake Pride Chair
Vanessa Knox, Transformational Justice Chair
Mark Franklin, Individual Sustainers Chair
Anne Logue, Sustainable Springfield
Rev. Silas Johnson, Calvary Baptist Church
Staff
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Tyshianna Bankhead
Executive Director
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Quonie Barney
Transformational Justice Community Organizer
Quonie was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He is currently working towards his BA in Minister Leadership at Grace University. Quonie has called Springfield home for three years and plans to keep it that way. He is most passionate about solving injustice against humans; advocating especially for people who have been incarcerated and have mental illnesses.