Foundation Board Members

The Douglas County Education Foundation is governed by a group of volunteer board members  who are diligent in both operating the organization and administering its funds. The board leads by example - consistently having 100% participation in giving and/or soliciting donations. We are grateful for these community leaders who give generously of their time, talent, and treasures.

Current Officers:
Rita Fasina-Thomas, Chair
Vonda Thorpe, Vice-Chair

Herve Jean-Pierre, Treasurer
Keva Church, Secretary

Meet our Board of Directors:

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Tonya Byrd

Business Development Manager
Gilbane Building Company
DCEF Finance Committee

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Keva Church

Prudential Financial
Founder, Royal Promises, Inc.
DCEF Board Secretary

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Rocky Clay

Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
DCEF Finance Committee

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Michelle English

Owner
On the Fly Vacations
DCEF Board Member

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Wes Farnan

Marketing Manager
Southern A & E, LLC
DCEF Board Member

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Rita Fasina-Thomas

Distinctive Ops Services, LLC - Retired
DCEF Board Member, Former Chair

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Robyn Hardaway-Jones

CEO and Founder
Innovative Leadership Solutions, LLC
DCEF Board Member

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Dr. Trent North

Superintendent
Douglas County School System

DCEF Ex-Officio Member

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Herve Jean-Pierre

Accountant
HJP Financial
DCEF Treasurer

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Tracy Rookard

Board Chair
Douglas County Board of Education

DCEF Ex-Officio Member

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Dr. Deborah "Dr. DJ" Johnson-Blake

CEO
The Writing Pad, LLC "The Time Management Diva"
DCEF Board Member

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Cassandra Stiff

Agent
Horace Mann Insurance
Lady Insurance and Financial Service, LLC.
DCEF Board Member

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Vonda Thorpe

Owner/Event Manager
Royal Accents LLC
DCEF Board Vice-Chair

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Kenya Elder

Executive Director
Douglas County Education Foundation