"Where Hope Has Hands"

Board President: Ciarra Thompson

Ciarra is a Lake Wales, FL. native who earned her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Health Care Management from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in 2016. She earned her Master’s of Business Administration with a concentration of Human Resources Management from Saint Leo University in 2020. Ciarra has worked in the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) field with children who have Autism since 2019. Ciarra has also been a HR manager in the ABA field since 2021. Today Ciarra continues to serve the autism community.

Board Secretary: Ericka Randall

Ericka Q. Randall was born in Midland, TX.  She has more than 23 years of work experience in social services in Manatee County, FL. Former employment includes Child Protection Investigator, Mental Health Counselor, Case Manager, etc. She has served on the following boards, Just for Girls, Inc., Manatee County Transportation and Suncoast Career Source. Today Ericka works with the Department of Education as a Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor assisting youth and adults with disabilities in maintaining competitive employment. Ericka holds a Bachelor’s of Arts in Public Relations from Grambling State University and a Master’s of Arts in Counseling from Webster University.

Board Treasurer: Kofi Kinney

Kofi Kinney possesses more than 25 years of solid expertise and educational experience. She has directly and indirectly driven student outcomes through strategic equity-driven initiatives and learning strategies. Her professional experience includes holding teaching and leadership roles with various educational entities including public charter schools and non-profit organizations. She has also coached in the corporate space as a Leadership Coach for district leaders in Los Angeles. United School District and Boston Public Schools with District Management Group.

Today Kofi works at Georgia State University in the College of Education & Human Development with the CREATE Teacher Residency Project. She contributed to the design of their comprehensive curriculum for new teacher development – including the vital components of pedagogical skill, well-being and critical consciousness. 

She enjoys volunteering in her community, spending time with her family, and seeking out continuous development opportunities, as she prides herself on being a lifelong learner. Kofi holds a Bachelor’s of Art in Communication and a Master’s of Education from Howard University in Washington, D.C. She currently lives in Atlanta, GA. with her husband and two children.

Board Member: Niki Brown

Niki is a devoted wife of 20 years, a mother of 5 children and has 9 grandchildren. Raising her well blended family has been one of her main focuses in life and has brought her great joy. Niki and her family has fostered approximately 13 therapeutic youth between the ages 2 – 13 years of age from 2014 – 2019. In 2022, Niki and her family adopted one of their youngest foster children.

Niki Brown has a seasoned background in the medical profession with over 30 years of healthcare experience. She grew up in Sarasota, FL. and is a graduate of Riverview High School. Niki has an Associate’s of Science in Radiography, and an advanced certificate in Computer Tomography. Niki concluded her healthcare career in September 2023 and has shifted her focus toward real estate investing and assisting her husband with his trucking business.

In her spare time, Niki enjoys long walks, helping others in need and spending time with her family. Niki and her family attends and serves regularly at their local church.  

Board Member: Kathy Greenidge

Kathleen O. Greenidge was born in Mt. Clemens, MI. Kathy was raised in Los Angeles and Compton, CA. She is one of seven children and was educated in the Compton Public School System. Kathleen is a graduate of Woodbury University, Burbank, CA. with a degree in Business Administration. Kathy has a Lifetime Certification in Low Income Housing Tax Credit Compliance, previously holding licenses in OR and CA for long-term care in Assisted Living Manager.  Kathleen’s work experience is vast. She has worked in the financial industry for more than twenty years as a bank teller, securities trader and a bank operations officer. She served as Assistant Manager of Irvington Village in Portland, OR.  She also held the position of Director of Human Resources and Board Liaison at Homestead Capital, a LIHTC syndicator, in Portland, Oregon. Kathleen has served on the following Boards: President of Women’s Ministry for the Southeast Conference of the Evangelical Covenant, Renaissance Leadership Academy, Grace Covenant Church, and Families of Victims of Homicide in Los Angeles, CA. Kathleen is married to Rev. Dr. Henry G. Greenidge. He serves as the Executive Pastor at Trinity World Christian Center in Douglasville, GA. They have 4 adult children and 4 grandchildren.