TEAM

Role as Officer: Founder and creator of SOOUL Foundation. Develops programs, raises funds, and sets a strategic vision for the SOOUL Foundation. Oversees the daily operations and annual outlook of the program.

Background: Kendrick has twelve years of experience in three levels of education. He has worked and volunteered on the middle school, high school, and university level. He is married to Nicole and has two children.

Role as Officer: Controls and distributes funds. Keeps records of grant proposals and dealings of the foundation.

Background: Nicole has a master’s degree in Higher Education and provides advising for the engineering department at Virginia Tech. She has an extensive background in higher education administration and student affairs. She is a wonderful wife and mother of Adiah and Joshua.

Role as board member: Structural consultant and female mentorship advisor.

Background: Karen is an Associate Provost at Virginia Tech and has thirty years of experience in higher education as a counselor, faculty member, and administrator. Karen develops outreach and enrichment programs for current and future students, specifically those who are underrepresented in college. Karen is married with two children.

Role as board member: Fundraisers, brand consultant, and male mentorship advisor.

Background: Bruce has been working in Media Relations for the NFL Carolina Panthers and New York Jets for over a decade. He has used his position to offer internships and mentoring opportunities for youth. Bruce is married to Angel and has two girls, Bailey and Braden.

Role as board member: Fundraiser, curriculum development, youth & mentor programming

Background: Roman is a retired National Football League player who transitioned into a VP of NFL Youth & high school football. He is now the SEC Associate Commissioner for Football. He is a constant positive presence in the local and national scene when dealing with youth in athletics. He is married to Linda and has two sons.

Role as board member: Curriculum development, youth & mentor programming

Background: Tamara has a vast background in education. She graduated from Tuskegee University and went on to attain her graduate degree from Harvard University. She started a charter school in the inner city of Chicago; running from middle through high school, the program is meant to challenge and elevate young people. Tamara is married to Duane with one son.