Leadership

Welcome to Team page. Here, you will find information about the dedicated leaders who guide and support the MLK Gandhi Empowerment Initiative.

Leadership

Welcome to Team page. Here, you will find information about the dedicated leaders who guide and support the MLK Gandhi Empowerment Initiative.

Leadership

Welcome to Team page. Here, you will find information about the dedicated leaders who guide and support the MLK Gandhi Empowerment Initiative.

Our board is composed of passionate and experienced individuals who are committed to advancing our mission of empowering underserved communities through education, advocacy, and strategic partnerships. Learn more about our co-founders, key members, and their valuable contributions to our initiative.

Founding Members


Eddie Rye Jr.

Founder & Chairperson, Americans 4 Equality

Eddie Rye Jr.

Founder & Chairperson, Americans 4 Equality

Carolyn Riley-Payne

Board Member and Treasurer, Americans 4 Equality

Omer Qureshi

CEO & Founding Member, Americans 4 Equality

Dominique Davis

Board Member, Americans 4 Equality

Ernie Dunston

Board Member, Americans 4 Equality

Eddie Rye Jr.

Founder & Chairperson, Americans 4 Equality

Carolyn Riley-Payne

Board Member and Treasurer, Americans 4 Equality

Dominique Davis

Board Member, Americans 4 Equality

Omer Qureshi

CEO & Founding Member, Americans 4 Equality

Ernie Dunston

Board Member, Americans 4 Equality

Trustees and Advisors

Ed Prince
Renton City Council member and Executive Director, WA State Commission on African American Affairs
Ed Prince
Renton City Council member and Executive Director, WA State Commission on African American Affairs

Jesse Johnson
WA State Treasurer's Office
Jesse Johnson
WA State Treasurer's Office

Angela T. Rye
Native Land Pod
Angela T. Rye
Native Land Pod

Bishop Reggie Witherspoon
Bishop, COGIC – Seattle Tacoma Area
Bishop Reggie Witherspoon
Bishop, COGIC – Seattle Tacoma Area

Reverend Lawrence Willis
President, United Black Christian Clergy
Reverend Lawrence Willis
President, United Black Christian Clergy

Gwen Allen Carston
Executive Director, Kent Black Action Commission (KBAC)
Gwen Allen Carston
Executive Director, Kent Black Action Commission (KBAC)

Erwin Chappel
President, Seattle Chapter 100 Black Men
Erwin Chappel
President, Seattle Chapter 100 Black Men

Bishop Garry L. Tyson
Pastor, Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church
Bishop Garry L. Tyson
Pastor, Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church

Reverend Dr. Paul A. Stoot Sr.
Executive Director, Rise Up Academy
Reverend Dr. Paul A. Stoot Sr.
Executive Director, Rise Up Academy

Derrick Wheeler-Smith
Director, Seattle Office of Civil Rights
Derrick Wheeler-Smith
Director, Seattle Office of Civil Rights

Bob Armstead
President, WA State Chapter - National Association of Minority Contractors
Bob Armstead
President, WA State Chapter - National Association of Minority Contractors

Reverend Dr. Carey Anderson
Pastor, Seattle First AME
Reverend Dr. Carey Anderson
Pastor, Seattle First AME

Reverend Dr. Robert L. Jeffrey
Pastor, New Hope & Founder, Black Dollar Days Task Force
Reverend Dr. Robert L. Jeffrey
Pastor, New Hope & Founder, Black Dollar Days Task Force

Bishop Zachary Bruce Sr.
Pastor, Freedom Church
Bishop Zachary Bruce Sr.
Pastor, Freedom Church

Hayward Evans
Co-convener, MLK Commemoration Committee
Hayward Evans
Co-convener, MLK Commemoration Committee

Dr. Georgia McDade
Educator
Dr. Georgia McDade
Educator

Dr. Donald Felder
Educator
Dr. Donald Felder
Educator

Reverend Derrick Harris
Executive Director, Black Education Strategy Roundtable (BESR)
Reverend Derrick Harris
Executive Director, Black Education Strategy Roundtable (BESR)

Chris B. Bennett
Publisher, Seattle Medium Newspaper
Chris B. Bennett
Publisher, Seattle Medium Newspaper

Sheley Secrest
Attorney & Area Conference Chair NAACP, WA, OR and Alaska
Sheley Secrest
Attorney & Area Conference Chair NAACP, WA, OR and Alaska

Apostle James E. Sears III
Pastor, Grace Temple Church
Apostle James E. Sears III
Pastor, Grace Temple Church

Reverend Dr. Linda M. Smith
Pastor, Matin Luther King Jr. Memorial Baptist Church
Reverend Dr. Linda M. Smith
Pastor, Matin Luther King Jr. Memorial Baptist Church

Shaude' Moore
President, Seattle MLK Organizing Coalition & CEO, McKinney Center for Community and Economic Development
Shaude' Moore
President, Seattle MLK Organizing Coalition & CEO, McKinney Center for Community and Economic Development

Vivek Malhotra
Advisor, Tech Entrepreneur and Leader
Vivek Malhotra
Advisor, Tech Entrepreneur and Leader

Erly in his career Daniel found his feet in leardership roles progressing quickly to management. He has successfully overseen fit out projects throughtout Australia which lead to him establishing Finch Kitchens and Joinery in 2004 as a 25 years old.  Daniel continued to further his formal education and business management skills to relaunch a Finch Projects in 2013.  Daniel boast an impressive 20 years industry experience as well as qualification including Certifcates IV in Frontline Management, Trade Certifcate in Cabinet Making and Certifcate II in Emergency Medical Service.  Daniel has enormous respect for customer service and has the belief that there is no great compliment than a recommendation from a client.

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