The Honorable Douglas H. Palmer, Chairman
The Honorable Douglas H. Palmer, Chairman
The Honorable Douglas H. Palmer, Chairman
The Honorable Douglas H. Palmer is the former Mayor of Trenton (1990-2010). He is the President/CEO of Douglas H. Palmer & Associates and a Member of the Board of Trustees of Children's Futures.
Edward W. Bullock, M.Ed., President
The Honorable Douglas H. Palmer, Chairman
The Honorable Douglas H. Palmer, Chairman
Edward W. Bullock is the President and CEO of Bullock Innovation Group. He retired as the Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion for L’Oréal USA, former Human Resources Manager at Johnson & Johnson, and former Director of Career Services at The College of New Jersey. He formerly served as President of the Board of Young Scholars’ Insti
Edward W. Bullock is the President and CEO of Bullock Innovation Group. He retired as the Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion for L’Oréal USA, former Human Resources Manager at Johnson & Johnson, and former Director of Career Services at The College of New Jersey. He formerly served as President of the Board of Young Scholars’ Institute. Mr. Bullock is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Gloria J. Tunstall, Vice President
The Honorable Douglas H. Palmer, Chairman
Gloria J. Tunstall, Vice President
Gloria J. Tunstall is a retired educator. She served children for 43 years as a teacher, assistant principal, principal and assistant superintendent in Trenton Public Schools. She currently mentors aspiring administrators at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. Gloria's motto is, “May we work together for a common cause… our children!”
Walter R. Bliss, Jr., Esq., Board Secretary
Walter R. Bliss, Jr., Esq., Board Secretary
Walter R. Bliss, Jr., Esq., Board Secretary
Practicing attorney in Trenton, NJ. Former chair of the Education Projects Committee and member of Executive Board of the Trenton NAACP. A former nine-year member of the board of Princeton Public Schools and liaison to Princeton’s Minority Education Committee.
Sean Jackson, Esq., Corresponding Secretary
Walter R. Bliss, Jr., Esq., Board Secretary
Walter R. Bliss, Jr., Esq., Board Secretary
Sean Jackson is the CEO of Isles. Prior to this position, Sean served as a Trustee of Isles, and Chair of the Real Estate Development Committee. In early 2019, Sean stepped off Isles’ Board of Trustees to oversee the completion of the Social Profit Center at Mill One, a 75k sq ft redevelopment project that is converting a formerly vacant
Sean Jackson is the CEO of Isles. Prior to this position, Sean served as a Trustee of Isles, and Chair of the Real Estate Development Committee. In early 2019, Sean stepped off Isles’ Board of Trustees to oversee the completion of the Social Profit Center at Mill One, a 75k sq ft redevelopment project that is converting a formerly vacant historic mill into office, studio, and flex space.
Previously, Sean was Senior Vice President of Rosemont Associates, where he assisted a wide variety of clients with government relations issues before federal, state, and local government officials and agencies. He worked with hospital systems, real estate development firms, environmental remediation specialists, an electric vehicle charging firm, and several Fortune 500 companies, and assisted in managing the remediation of a 35 acre industrial site in Jersey City. In addition, Sean managed development of properties in the City of Trenton on behalf of Woodrose Properties. He was also Of Counsel at the Murphy Orlando Law Firm in Jersey City.
Prior to that, Sean served for four years as U.S. Senator Robert Torricelli’s Chief of Staff in New Jersey. Sean was responsible for relations with the state and local elected officials, aiding municipalities with federally funded projects, overseeing New Jersey media relations, and managing a twenty-five person staff.
Sean received his BA in history and political science from the University of Michigan and his J.D. from Rutgers Newark School of Law.
Keith V. Hamilton, Chief Financial Officer
Walter R. Bliss, Jr., Esq., Board Secretary
Keith V. Hamilton, Chief Financial Officer
Keith V. Hamilton is President of US Rail Developers. A Trenton native, he is a graduate of Trenton Central High School. Mr. Hamilton served 5 years in the US Air Force. He attended Mercer County Community College on the GI Bill. Mr. Hamilton worked for Bell Laboratories for 20 years and later became the Executive Vice President of SERV
Keith V. Hamilton is President of US Rail Developers. A Trenton native, he is a graduate of Trenton Central High School. Mr. Hamilton served 5 years in the US Air Force. He attended Mercer County Community College on the GI Bill. Mr. Hamilton worked for Bell Laboratories for 20 years and later became the Executive Vice President of SERV Behavioral Health System. He was also a Mercer County Freeholder. Keith believes all children should shoot for the stars.
Fred Herndon, Finance Chair
Carm Catanese Ph.D., Fundraising Chair
Carm Catanese Ph.D., Fundraising Chair
Fred Herndon is a retired New Jersey Department of Transportation civil engineer where he was the Executive Director of Canal Plaza Redevelopment. Mr. Herndon is a graduate of Rutgers University School of Social Work, Leadership Management for Urban Executives Institute. He is the Former President the Trenton NAACP.
Carm Catanese Ph.D., Fundraising Chair
Carm Catanese Ph.D., Fundraising Chair
Carm Catanese Ph.D., Fundraising Chair
Carm Catanese is a retired Executive Vice President of the Sarnoff Corporation in Princeton, NJ. He is the Co-Author of Urban Schools: Crisis and Revolution (Rowman & Littlefield, 2011).
Barbara Flythe, M.Ed., Member
Carm Catanese Ph.D., Fundraising Chair
Barbara Flythe, M.Ed., Member
Barbara Flythe is a retired public school educator and educational consultant with a 30-year background in the education of at-risk children and the needs of disadvantaged families. She is a former Trustee of Hood College, a Head Start consultant with the U.S. Department of Education and a trainer in multicultural education, diversity awareness and anti-racism.
Yazminelly (Yaz) Gonzalez, Member
Yazminelly (Yaz) Gonzalez, Member
Yazminelly (Yaz) Gonzalez, Member
Yazminelly (Yaz) Gonzalez is a compassionate and committed community servant. She was recently elected Councilwoman At Large of Trenton, NJ. Yaz is a Special Needs Life Skills instructor at the Trenton 9th Grade Academy. Ms. Gonzalez attended the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, an HBCU, and graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor’s in
Yazminelly (Yaz) Gonzalez is a compassionate and committed community servant. She was recently elected Councilwoman At Large of Trenton, NJ. Yaz is a Special Needs Life Skills instructor at the Trenton 9th Grade Academy. Ms. Gonzalez attended the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, an HBCU, and graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor’s in Science with a focus in Special Education. She returned to her hometown of Trenton to create a safe and impactful learning experience for children with Autism.
She currently serves as Assistant Lead for the Outreach Ministry at Change Church, Co-chairs the Social Action Committee for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and is the Secretary for the Marco Dillard Scholarship committee. She is also the Treasurer for the Trenton United Family Foundation (TUFF), Treasurer for the Puerto Rican Day Parade of Trenton, and a Member of the Clara's Heart Foundation. In addition, she is cofounder of Social Light Eventz. Having a successful career is one of her biggest accomplishments but her dearest is the impact she has made on our youth and her community.
Cassandra Holcomb, Ph.D., Member
Yazminelly (Yaz) Gonzalez, Member
Yazminelly (Yaz) Gonzalez, Member
Dr. Holcomb has over 20 years in education with a special expertise in literacy and reading outcomes.
Dr. Holcomb supported the district-wide textbook adoption and has provided professional development in reading for K-8 staff in Trenton. Dr. Holcomb holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership and a Master’s in Curriculum and Instructio
Dr. Holcomb has over 20 years in education with a special expertise in literacy and reading outcomes.
Dr. Holcomb supported the district-wide textbook adoption and has provided professional development in reading for K-8 staff in Trenton. Dr. Holcomb holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership and a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction. Dr. Holcomb resides in NJ with her husband Jason Holcomb, daughter Brianna Holcomb and son Jason Holcomb II.
Rosa Rosado, Member
Eris Tunstall, Member
Eris Tunstall, Member
Rosa Rosado is President of FRM Management, LLC, and Food & Beverages Owner of McDonald’s. She and her husband formally owned two small businesses in Trenton (Center Travel and Cleveland Deli) before becoming the owner of six Philadelphia-area McDonald's. "Our passion is young people," Rosa Rosado said. "We want to make sure education comes first for these kids. For us, it's a win-win."
Eris Tunstall, Member
Eris Tunstall, Member
Eris Tunstall, Member
Eris Tunstall is a Parent Liaison in the Trenton Public Schools where she works with students, families, and the community of Trenton. Ms. Tunstall was raised to always help others, so giving back and serving her community is a part of who she is today.
Ms. Tunstall attended Wilmington College in Delaware majoring in Education. While worki
Eris Tunstall is a Parent Liaison in the Trenton Public Schools where she works with students, families, and the community of Trenton. Ms. Tunstall was raised to always help others, so giving back and serving her community is a part of who she is today.
Ms. Tunstall attended Wilmington College in Delaware majoring in Education. While working after college hours as a substitute in a Wilmington school, Eris led an all-girls mentoring group which engaged girls in projects in the community. During her work with the mentoring group her involvement broadened to a summer job at Girls Inc. During her time there she developed her passion for working with children.
Ms. Tunstall has worked for the Trenton Public Schools for 20 years. Throughout that time, she has been active with the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) sitting on multiple committees and assisted in the inaugural implementation of “Families and Schools Working Together (FAST)” within the district. In addition, Ms. Tunstall has been the VP of the Trenton Paraprofessional Association for 10 years.
As a champion for students, Ms. Tunstall has dedicated countless hours to after school and summer programs in Trenton, including Area Boys and Girls Club and YMCA. She is currently the site coordinator for the Children's Home Society of NJ, Positive Impact After School Program.
Ms. Tunstall’s pride and joy are her two children Morgan (Age 22) Javin (Age 15). She loves to encourage others to be true to themselves and add value wherever they go.