Ronnique (Ro) Hawkins
​Founder, Executive Director 

Arely J. Beckius 
Board Chair, and
​Program Committee 

Danille Glaysher
​Board Vice-Chair

 * Ro produces the editorial, movies, projects, educational content and videos on LMH's YouTube channel. All LMH programs visuals and portrait calendars inspire self-esteem and racial harmony according to participants. She founded Learn My History Foundation (LMH) in New York in 2003, and incorporated an LMH Florida chapter in 2019.  In just a few years, LMH's multicultural programs have benefitted over 100 participants with ancestry from over 15 countries. LMH's inception was inspired by historical families, her mentors like Emmy winning CEO of the NY MLK Center, and speaking at the United Nations and other venues on youth empowerment and global harmony. A graduate of New York Film Academy (NYFA)'s Producer's program and acting schools, Ro's TV, modeling and fashion worlds enhanced global awareness. She's an advocate for Breast and Prostate Cancer awareness and Vulnerable Person's, and also a producer of the Emmy nominated film 'The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till.' Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022, LMH's youth and seeing it grow to benefit more people, are Ro's inspirations.

 * Arely is a Harvard graduate with a degree in Ed M with a major in counseling and MFT (marriage and family therapy). She enjoys speaking and translating three languages being English, Spanish and Portuguese. To serve the community, Arely has taught classes in health and showed cooking classes on subjects like diabetes, hypertension. Among all of the volunteering she does, her favorite times are serving at-risk youth from alternative environments and seeing the improvement of their self-esteem.  Her approach is known to help their interactions for all environments. 

 * Danielle as a proud product of the Department of Defense schools in Madrid, Spain, Danielle will oversee program development and help implement a curriculum with the organization.
A graduated from Ringling College of Art and Design with a BFA, she attained her Master's degree in counseling. She also enjoyed being a para-social counselor, a teacher in art and Spanish with the Hispanic Latino community for over 20 years focusing on children and Family Wellness, and owner of
​Inspired Art Solutions.

Nafi Cunningham
​Board Secretary

Louis Kernst
Treasurer and
Head of Finance Committee

Chanie Moskowitz
​Financial Advisor

​* Nafi is a healthcare advocate passionate about providing resources to our community. A native of the Gambia in West Africa, she understands and values importance if learning your history and heritage. She holds a Master of Business Administration, B.S. in Business Administration from USF and numerous certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Advance Care Planner/Instructor, Respecting Choice, and Certified Dementia Practitioner, NCCDP. Nafi has also been an active member of the Cancer Resource Network, various boards and is honored to be part of the Learn My History Foundation.
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​ * Louis has an extensive background in accounting and computer software. He is proud to assist various locations with lighting and sound engineering, from beginning to end of services with technical support. 

 * Chanie is a beautiful family oriented woman, who knows the value of helping others and good intending businesses. She enjoys projects geared toward small children and youth in general and always makes time to assist, especially those wishing to make a difference in diverse communities. She's helped many Jewish and non Jewish non profits maximize funding, counsels CEOs, their board, staff etc, on starting or operating successfully, governance and sustainability.

​Antia Williams
Advisor

​Elizabeth Pough
​Community Engagement Advisor

Marisela Santiago
Program Advisor ​

 * Anita is a well-loved Florida native, who has already served on the LMH Board of Directors, and we're happy that she desires to stay on as an advisor. She holds a bachelor's degree in management, and a Master of Arts Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. As an independent contractor with 'Hopeful Opportunities Presented to Everyone', Anita provides job coaching support to persons with disabilities. She also enjoyed being a Clinical Intern with Volunteers of America in Florida and registered marriage a family therapist. She is also the Sr. Pastor of Bethel CME Church in Sarasota.  

*​ Elizabeth is a proud veteran's wife and mother of two. She's got an extensive career in the interest in her community after earning her Bachelor's degree in Psychology, a masters in Public Administration, and working in various police departments in the Special Victim's Unit. Mrs. Pough champions children through legislative support, child welfare and abuse prevention. She loves interacting with her Haitian community, bridging gaps, church volunteering and being a servant-leader.
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 * Marisela is well-known for superior program coordination and organization. A loving wife and mother of two talented kids, she holds two BS degrees; one in Education and another in Digital Cinematography. Marisela also has real estate investment experience, yet working heavily with the youth is her passion. In Florida, she has organized VBS (Vacation Bible School) programs, directed children’s ministry in production highlighting their talents, and was a Sabbath School teacher in her church. 

Golden (Fred) Monix
Program Advisor

Mark Hays
Advisor

Derrick Love
​Member, LMH NY

  * Golden will lend his extensive experience in philanthropy to LMH. He served as Unit Director for The Boys & Girls Club in Sarasota County for about 20 years. Program development, management of personnel and youth projects, are his specialty. He handled the fulfillment of larger organizational goals, coordinated multiple projects and directly managed them. Detailing strategies, provided project delegation and implementation. Golden is also known for his delicious fine culinary skills catering in the health care industries and his community. 

  * Mark is a proud father, grandfather and loving husband in Florida, and a known supporter of positive social causes. A former Brighthouse (Spectrum) account Executive and graduate from the University of Maryland, Mark earned degrees in the Kinesiology and the Nutrition field.  Mark's education spans from biomechanical, physiological, and psychological principles, to mechanisms of body movement. His proudest moments are coaching young athletes in Florida, in football, basketball and baseball little leagues, especially those with special needs or learning disabilities. 

  * Derrick is a world traveler with a background in marketing and security. He proudly served as a First Lieutenant in the Air Force. With over 20 years of experience working in the entertainment business, he's provided security for profound and famous individuals. Besides proudly educating youth in home ownership, he's provides children in Long Island NY with scholastic and physical education, and improved math and reading skills, particularly the underserved / disadvantaged. He's helped thousands of teens and pre-teens both domestically and internationally prepare for college. 

Carleton Ridenhour (AKA Chuck D) ~ Outreach  
* Chuck is a globally known Rock and Roll and Grammy Hall of Fame Inducted artist, Sports Emmy winner and humanitarian. He transcends color lines and collaborated with John Mellencamp, U2, Metal Bands etc., and recorded, produced and composed film soundtracks. A highly requested speaker from Universities and many countries, The New York Times named his legendary group Public Enemy's work among the “25 Most Significant Albums of the Last Century”. Chuck was voted 44th Greatest Artists in Rock 'n' Roll history by Rolling Stone. He proudly mentors youth and advocates for environmental causes like MusicCares, National Urban League, HBO’s campaign for National Peace and Partnership for a Drug Free America.

Carleton Pierre-Yves Chicoineau 
LMH Children's Network Mentor
*Pierre grew up in France and developed a passion for photography at the age of 11, winning a photography competition in the city of Évian.
He holds degrees in engineering from CNAM and management from IAE. He has built a career in industrial management, holding leadership positions in France, Africa, the United States, and Mexico.
Combining his passion for aviation as a pilot with his love of photography, Pierre now leads AEROSPECTIVE, a company specializing in drone services, photography, and videography, serving the Bradenton and Sarasota areas.

Learn My History Foundation is honored for the guidance of our Advisory Board:
Our Ambassador and the Honorable Judge of the 12th Circuit court Charles E. Williams, Mike and Tina Small, Ms. Odessa Butler, Mark Hays, Pastor Robert Woodward, Pastor Jay and Tiphaine Rosario, and Anonymous advisors.

We thank our 2024 ​Jr. & Sr. LMH Youth Advisory Board graduates below, and welcome graduates of 2025 coming soon!  
The purpose of the LMH YAB ~  All youth serve to share opinions on: programing, advertising, operations, production, marketing, sustaining LMH and event participation with our Board. We can then deliver optimal benefits. It's rare that both programs benefit 'at risk' to privileged youth within one organization. 

Graduates of both programs wish to stay involved, to help strengthen and grow LMH, and advise our Board on production, marketing, how their different languages inspire cultural appreciation, perform or co-produce events with our production team (Program 3's upcoming LMH Youth Zone), and best of all, they'll graduate after serving for 1-year and are excited to place this experience on their résumés! 

Learn My History Foundation honors the memory of past Board Members and Advisors - Veronica H. Allen, Mother Minnie and Rev. Jerome Dupree, Willie C. Preston, and Henry Blyden. 

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