Get To Know Us

Meet Our Board

Clarice Needham

Founder

President of HJM Management Services, full-service tax and accounting firm. Believes in educating clients and working diligently to help individuals develop achievable goals. Actively hosted high school classes to equip children with the basic education around personal finances, to help them get a head start on life outside of school. Children with Dreams Foundation (CWDF) focuses on the hearts of young children from the age groups of 1-12 years old by making it an obligation to ensure that they are provided with the accessibility to things most of us take for granted.




Bonita Lee Smith

Secretary

Over 30 years experience working in health care, mostly pediatrics. Member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, served as Secretary/treasurer of the women’s ministry. Passion for youth and helping them in their endeavors.




Theresa Elliott

Treasurer

Over 20 years experience in the insurance industry. Has volunteered to help clean up parks for kids and families. Helps decorate the community during the holiday seasons. Previously held positions on The Board of Directors for a private community.




Robert Brantley

General Officer

Married family man, who enjoys sports, bowling and his grandkids. Looks forward to giving back to the community by volunteering. In hopes, giving kids the tools they need to be successful in this world.




Georgette Vassell

General Officer

Current Dispatch Specialist with experience in Traffic Enforcement and train conductor. Enjoys time with family and friends. As well as traveling and volunteering. Wants to teach kids it’s better to give than receive, hopes volunteering shows people how to be better themselves.




Shonda Deberry

General Officer

Current client representative in the financial industry for over 20 years. Enjoys working to help others and make them feel they are valued. In the future wants to open a business to help low income families. Enjoys seeing a smile on peoples faces.




Kenneth Ward

General Officer

Educator for enlarged school district of Middletown, NY whose expertise is in education and community engagement.




Kareem Kennedy

General Officer

Retired law enforcement.  A husband & father who coaches & mentors youth to become the next generation representing their community.




Lernice Henry

General Officer

A pediatrician in the Hudson Valley Region, who has previous board experience.  Hopes to foster community partnerships that impact underserved children and use her medical knowledge to help shape programs that benefit the youth.



We are proud to have such a dynamic and committed Board of Directors leading our organization. Their leadership and dedication enable us to make a meaningful impact in our community.