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Our Team

Who we are and what we do

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Our team is made up of passionate individuals who come together as one to make a real difference in each student we touch. Each of us brings a unique perspective and experience to a collective group with one understanding, the power of education. We may not change the world, but we will spark the mind that does!

Meet our team

Dr. Theresa Price

Founder/CEO
NCRF

Veronica Kummerfeldt

VICE PRESIDENT & CEO AAANIMO, LLC
veronica@ncrfoundation.org

Corey Price

Director of Strategic Partnerships & Collaborative Opportunities
corey@ncrfoundation.org

Denise Parker

Director of Internships & Careers, Black Student Success & Special Projects
denise@ncrfoundation.org

Pamela Seranio

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RELATIONS (HR)
pamela@ncrfoundation.org

Brittny Richard

DONOR DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
brittny@ncrfoundation.org

BETTY GRANT

Coordinator of HR
betty@ncrfoundation.org

RACHEL ORTEGA

OFFICE MANAGER & SCHOLARSHIP COORDINATOR
rachel@ncrfoundation.org

Carolyn raymond

Business Manager
carolyn@ncrfoundation.org

joan scott

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
joan@ncrfoundation.org

Sheila Dufresne

Director of Publicity & Strategy
sheila@ncrfoundation.org

Melanie Eke

CREATIVE DIRECTOR, NCRF TV & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
melanie@ncrfoundation.org

Renee Cravin

Outreach/Volunteer Coordinator & Scholarships
renee@ncrfoundation.org

Sierra Smith

Data Marketing Coordinator
sierra@ncrfoundation.org

Anthony Bevins

Data Coordinator
anthony@ncrfoundation.org

CRYSTAL WESTBROOKS

Marketing
crystal@ncrfoundation.org

Teianna Alvarez

TRAVEL/TOURING ADMINISTRATION & EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO FOUNDER
teianna@ncrfoundation.org

Stephanie Nelson

Administration
stephanie@ncrfoundation.org

Tamara Bates

National Director of Government Relations and HBCU Partnerships
tamara@ncrfoundation.org

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP TEAM

Corey Price

Director of Strategic Partnerships & Collaborative Opportunities
corey@ncrfoundation.org

Joyce Stewart

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, PARTNERSHIPS
joyce@ncrfoundation.org

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM

Tiffany Thompson

Assistant Director of Educational Programs
tiffany@ncrfoundation.org

charlean parker

MANAGER OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
charlean@ncrfoundation.org

Tonysha Miles

College and Career Planning Coordinator
tonysha@ncrfoundation.org

Kolbi-Rae Edney

College Advisor/Dual Enrollment Coordinator
kolbi-rae@ncrfoundation.org

Jorge Bravo

Program Coordinator, Educational Programs
jorge@ncrfoundation.org

Luis Garcia

Program Coordinator, Educational Programs
luis@ncrfoundation.org

Theasil Arana

PROGRAM COORDINATOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
theasil@ncrfoundation.org

Bridget Hurtado

LATINO COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER/ COLLEGE AND CAREER ADVISOR
bridget@ncrfoundation.org

Gabriela Villanueva-Vega

Latino Community Engagement Coordinator
gabriela@ncrfoundation.org

Derek Speight

“POWER OF ME” SCHOOL TOUR COORDINATOR
derek@ncrfoundation.org

STEAM TEAM

Veronica Brias Kummerfeldt

VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
veronica@ncrfoundation.org

Jason Minera

STEAM Supervisor Events & Programs
jason@ncrfoundation.org

Darvis Anderson

STEAM e-Sports / VEVA Gaming Founder
darvis@ncrfoundation.org

Kat Sedrak

STEAM Coordinator & Logistics
kat@ncrfoundation.org

STUDENT ATHLETE PROGRAM

Coach chenita edwards

DIRECTOR, NCAA HALL OF FAMER/MVP
chenita@ncrfoundation.org

derek speight

SAP COORDINATOR
derek@ncrfoundation.org

kysa washington

SAP COORDINATOR
kysa@ncrfoundation.org

Coach Korteece Baker

SAP Coordinator
korteece@ncrfoundation.org

chase price

Firefighter/Former Pro Athlete
chase@ncrfoundation.org

coach roddy layton

Football & Athletic Consultant
roddy@ncrfoundation.org

Coach Eric Cooper

Basketball and Athletic Consultant
eric@ncrfoundation.org

national support

Dr. Gloria Ponce-Rodriguez

College & Career Planning Specialist, US Dept. of Education FAFSA Pilot Completion Alumnus, DACA & DREAM ACT Specialist

Dr. Ebonee Mayo-Mitchell

EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT, ADMISSIONS, ESSAY WRITING, FINANCIAL AID, SCHOLARSHIPS

Blake Simon aka "Blakemotivates"

College Success Coach / Professor / Consultant

regional support

cynthia adams

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA / BAY AREA DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT / EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES

consultants

UPCOMING EVENTS