Board of Directors
When creating our Board of Directors, it was important that our team reflected the diversity of the youth we wish to teach. Our Board is a uniquely diverse group of passionate individuals who are dedicated to the mission of PROUD Academy.
Dr. Philip McAdoo, MA, Ed.D.
Philip McAdoo, (he/him) brings over 15 years of experience as diversity, equity and inclusion practitioner and educator. He is the...
Robert Rader J.D.
Robert Rader, (he/him) has a passion for high-quality education, diversity and social justice. He was executive director of the Connecticut...
Cathie Hillian, LPC, M.Ed
Cathie Hillian (she/her) received her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Springfield College and has been a practicing...
Dustin Rader, BA, MA
Dusty Rader is the Interim Coordinator of the LGBTQ Center at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU), where he also teaches...
Maria Kokiasmenos J.D.
Maria (she/her) received her bachelors degree from New York University and her J.D. from Georgetown University Law center. She is...
Tisha Markette M.ED
Tisha Markette (she/her) has dedicated over 28 years to disrupting inequities in urban education. Currently, she brings leadership development, systems...
Rev. Dr. Stephen G. Ray Jr.
Rev. Dr. Stephen G. Ray Jr. (he/his) is the Senior Minister of the historic United Church on the Green in...
Nicole Selmanie M.Ed
Nicole Selmanie (she/her) began teaching in Hartford, CT in 2011. As an educator, Nicole is a fierce advocate for students...
Tameka Mack-Grant M.Ed.
Recognizing that education equals freedom, my goal is to be in a position that provides top quality education for all...