Board Governance.
Where accountability meets mission.
13
Board Members Including Founder
5×
Annual Meetings — Quarterly Cadence
2yr
Term Length — Renewable Once (Max 4 Years)
5
Standing Committees
How We’re Governed.
ROOTED for Change is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors committed to mission integrity, financial stewardship, and community accountability. Our board provides strategic oversight — not day-to-day management — ensuring that every decision reflects the values and priorities of the communities we serve.
We operate with transparency, purpose, and a deep sense of responsibility to the people and partners who trust us.
Board Responsibilities
- Oversight of organizational strategy and long-term mission integrity
- Financial stewardship, budget approval, and audit oversight
- Hiring, evaluating, and supporting the CEO
- Ensuring legal and ethical compliance as a 501(c)(3) organization
- Approving major policies, partnerships, and organizational commitments
- Serving as ambassadors for ROOTED's mission in the community
How the Board Does Its Work.
Standing Committee
Executive Committee
Works with organizational leadership between full board meetings on time-sensitive matters requiring action before the next scheduled session.
Standing Committee
Finance & Audit
Oversees financial health, annual budget approval, audit process, reserve management, and fiscal controls to ensure long-term sustainability.
Standing Committee
Governance & Nominations
Manages board recruitment, member onboarding, performance evaluation, succession planning, and organizational policy compliance.
Standing Committee
Programs & Impact
Reviews program strategy, community alignment, and outcomes data — ensuring ROOTED's work remains responsive to the needs of those we serve.
Standing Committee
Development & Fundraising
Supports donor strategy, fundraising campaigns, grant cultivation, and partnership development to sustain and grow ROOTED's resource base.
What We Expect of Every Board Member.
Attend at least 4 of 5 annual board meetings
Serve actively on at least one standing committee
Support fundraising through personal giving and donor cultivation
Uphold the organization's conflict of interest policy
Represent ROOTED's mission with integrity in professional and civic networks
Meet the Board.
Board Chair
Phillip Philon
Project Milon
Board Vice-Chair
Sheneka Lucenio
Consulting
Board Secretary
Trent Kravitz
Oakland Lacrosse Club
Delvia Gomez
YES Prep
Tarence Hines
Texas Workforce Solutions
Misti Zu-Bolton
NYOS Charter School
Nicky DeMoss
Consulting
Adjoa Mcdonald
Vallejo Project
Marion Masters
Consulting
Dr. Darius Kirk
Oral Roberts University
Piyush Samuel
Amazon
Founder
Dr. John M. Edwards
Board Member & Founder — ROOTED for Change
Board Meeting Notices.
At ROOTED for Change, we believe openness builds trust — and trust builds community. All meetings are open to the public unless otherwise specified. To submit a public comment, email info@rootedforchange.org.
| Meeting Type | Date & Time | Documents | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board of Directors Meeting | September 16, 2026 · TBD | Coming Soon | Upcoming |
| Board of Directors Meeting | December 2, 2026 · TBD | Coming Soon | Upcoming |
| Board of Directors Meeting | March 24, 2027 · TBD | Coming Soon | Upcoming |
| Board of Directors Meeting | June 2, 2027 · TBD | Coming Soon | Upcoming |
All meetings open to the public unless noted. Questions? Email info@rootedforchange.org
Archive.
Past and rescheduled board meetings.
Financial Transparency.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, ROOTED for Change is committed to responsible financial stewardship and public accountability. Our financial statements are available upon request.
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