GOVERNANCE
is critical to nonprofits because we are accountable to and must always have transparency with the public. Our Board of Directors are the volunteer leaders who are responsible for the strategic, fiduciary, and foundational guidance of Holiday HOOPS & ARTs. Our Advisory Council Members provide professional advice on key areas of marketing, policy, fundraising, programming, and many other aspects. We are deeply grateful to every single one of them and honored to have their ongoing support.
MEET OUR BOARD AND ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS
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Our Board
Advisory Council
"Actor, Producer, Creative+ Founder. Non-profit leader passionate about youth. Making visions reality. HH&A Board Member. 🎭✨ #YouthEmpowerment"
Amber Carlson
Advisory Council Member
Award-winning training development expert. Philanthropist, keynote speaker, and Top Female Business Leader. 🌐📚 #LearningSpecialist #TrainingDesign
Coleen Stevens Porcher
Advisory Council Member
Strategic CEO and consultant in nonprofits, foundations, and education. Advocate for social justice—a skilled leader in philanthropy and performance metrics.
David Gatewood-Cowart
Advisory Council Member
20+ years in facility management leadership. Advisory Council member at Holiday Hoops, contributing to strategic planning and growth. 🏢💡 #FacilityManagement #AdvisoryCouncil
Amanda Stephen
Advisory Council Member
David R. Murray
Advisory Council Member
Passionate philanthropist, 30 years empowering communities globally. Supporting artists, spreading joy and wonder. 🌍🎨 #Philanthropy
Edward A Enrique
Advisory Council Member
NY District Attorney's Lead UX Designer & former fashion consultant. Advising Empire City Men's Chorus and enhancing Holiday Hoops' digital experience. 🖥️🎭 #UXDesign
Frank Holmes
Advisory Council Member
Experienced Registrar in healthcare, skilled in Customer Service, Coaching, and Registration. Theater degree graduate creating positive environments—nursing student at BMCC.
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Francoise Legrand
Advisory Council Member
Experienced Operations Leader in healthcare research and compliance, skilled in project management, logistics, and team leadership. Business Administration graduate dedicated to efficiency, mentorship, and continuous improvement.
G. Robert Dantuono
Advisory Council Member
Retired medical educator, 40+ years in hospital settings. Strategic planning, curriculum development. Advancing funding for HOOPS. 🩺📚 #MedicalEducation #HOOPS
Kfir Lev-Holiday
Advisory Council Member
Creative leader in design and branding. Key experiences with Kennedy Crawford Design and Raymour & Flanigan. International and tech experience.🌐🎨#Design #InteriorDesign
Mary Koshy
Advisory Council Member
25+ years in healthcare and nonprofits. Operations, audit, risk, and diversity expertise. Committed to universal wellness. Mitigating risks for impact. 💼🌐 #Healthcare #Nonprofit
Karla J. Felix
Advisory Council Member
Passionate philanthropist, 30 years empowering communities globally. Supporting artists, spreading joy and wonder. 🌍🎨 #Philanthropy
Michael V. Daniels
Advisory Council Member
Non-profit board, finance expert, passionate about empowering communities of color. Contributing financial insight. 💼🌐 #NonProfit #Finance
Michele Prigo
Advisory Council Member
Health communications pro with 15+ years. Content Writer, Clinical Ops strategist. A spokesperson for media and medical. 🩺📝 #HealthComms #StrategyBuilder
Sarah Sullivan
Advisory Council Member
A financial expert with two decades' experience at KPMG, Marriott, BDO, and GiveDirectly. Excels in reporting, compliance, and risk management.
Ramon Barber
Advisory Council Member
Ex-pro athlete turned motivational speaker and certified counselor, inspires change in youth and adults with his unique life story.
Olive Nadine Lindo
Advisory Council Member
Experienced early childhood educator with 16+ years, specializing in optimizing learning for students and educators. Holds a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Science. Dedicated to fostering enriching learning environments, serving as a Kindergarten Teacher and Math Ambassador.
Shandra Dawkins
Advisory Council Member
Transformation specialist and seasoned consultant with 20+ years of diverse experience empowering clients strategically nationwide.
Dr. Mary Woodard
Advisory Council Member
Dr. Mary Woodard is a former multi-million-dollar grant evaluator with extensive experience in federal, special needs education, and various advanced degrees. She has a passion for community building, arts, and advancing the future of others.
Sheena Earl
Advisory Council Member
Nurturing youth through sports and arts for a brighter future. Strategic communication enthusiast, passionate about positive impact. 🌟 #YouthEmpowerment
Toni Williams
Advisory Council Member
Theatre major turned tech and accounting pro. Owner of Blasian Bon Vivant, inspiring culinary and cultural exploration. Advocate for the arts and community. 🎭🌍🍲 #ArtsAdvocate