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.
Steven Adamowski, Ph.D.
Dr. Steven Adamowski is a distinguished educational leader with a career spanning over four decades, dedicated to transforming urban school...
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...
Tameka Grant-Mack M.Ed.
Recognizing that education equals freedom, my goal is to be in a position that provides top quality education for all...
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...
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...
Roheeni Saxena, PhD, MPH, CPH
Dr. Roheeni Saxena (she/her) is a Professor of Practice in Population Health & Leadership at the University of New Haven, where...
Nicole Selmanie M.Ed
Bob Serow
Bob Serow (he/him) has devoted his entire career working to further the missions of nonprofit organizations through advancing their capacity...