OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Christine Carter-Davis, President

Reverend Joseph Oniyama, Vice President

Mike Spears, Chief Financial Officer

Frances English, Secretary

Councilwoman Sharon Fields, Member

Minister Ella Coriner Johnson, Chaplain

Jamal Barnes, Esq., Member

Anita Costello, Member

Reverend Dr. Leonard Santucci, Member

Dr. Lisa Slade Martin, Member

Dr. Stephanie Steplight-Johnson, Member

Our Board of Trustees is comprised of community leaders who share the vision of the agency's founding principals. In brief the board ensures that the Foundation carries out the mission and goals of the agency. The vast experience of our trustees include, business, education, law, psycology and public service.

Testimonials

"The extra effort and caring you show to our students is what sets your organization apart from the other providers." Plainfield teacher

"In urban communities, we as teachers expend all our effort and energy everyday to help kids and sometimes it can feel like a thankless task. Your support, appreciation, and resources to reach kids made all of us at Clinton feel valued and proud of the work we do.

Plainfield Teacher

"Thank you for providing us with a barrier free process to helping our students."

Plainfield Teacher

"We were impressed with your service deliveryand would like to send a heartfelt thanks and welcome your future support in preparing our students for careers." Newark Teacher

"You kept your promise and showed up for just one student...most vendors have minimums in order to show up...thanks for truly being about the kids."

East Orange Teacher

"If it wasnt for Against All Odds I would not have known that my 9 year old daughter had a learning disability...the school never tested her...but you guys worked with her and got us the 1 on1 she needed. Thank you from my family to yours."

Elizabeth Parent

"We didnt qualify for the schools tutoring program because they said I make too much money, but we are just making enough to get by. I didnt want a babysitting program for my kids I needed help. You guys made that happen and for free. Thank you Against All Odds!"

Newark Parent

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