President
Ada is the former president of the Multicultural Genealogical Center
in Chesterhill, Ohio. She is a widely respected historian and
genealogist.
Vice President
Peggy P. Lee is a Senior Staff Attorney with Legal Aid of Southeast & Central Ohio in its Athens office, where she currently specializes in Fair Housing. She is also a founding member of the Ohio legal aid-based Racial Justice Task Force.
Treasurer
Ann is a former Chief Information Officer at the University of California, Merced and Associate Vice Chancellor Emeritus, a former Encore Fellow & Chief Data & Learning Officer at UpTogether.org, and an Ohio University alumna.
Secretary
Beth is a former school psychologist in Southeast Ohio and served for 12 years at a mental health clinic. She currently pursues social justice issues.
Communications & Media Director
Dr. Ford-Ahmed is professor emeritus in the department of Communication/Media Studies at West Virginia State University. She holds expertise in public relations.
Board Director
Rev. Sullivan serves as Executive Director of the Columbus, OH based Ohio Council of Churches. He is also a member of the Ebony Bobcat Network, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the NAACP.
Board Director
Leslie is a former college dean at Ohio University and Episcopal priest. She now serves as a spiritual companion and supply preacher.
Board Director
Dr. Cambridge is professor emeritus in the School of Media Arts and Studies at Ohio University’s Scripps College of Communication.
Board Director
Dr. Nelson is professor emeritus from the School of Media Arts & Studies at Ohio University.
Board Director
Elizabeth “Libby” is an historian and former VP of Human Resources at the Cincinnati Enquirer. She is the fourth generation in her family to have attended Mount Zion.
Board Director
Dr. Middleton is Dean Emerita and Professor of the The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education at Ohio University.
Board Director
Susan is a retired family physician with years of experience volunteering with the underserved.
Board Director
Beverly Olson Flanigan is a retired professor of linguistics at Ohio University. She has lived in Athens since 1980 and has been involved in the Mount Zion restoration effort for the past 10-12 years.
Vista/AmeriCorps
Avery is an Ohio University graduate with a Masters in International Relations and expertise in Graphic Design and Social Media.