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 author of the children's book, Warren Goes to Grandpa’s and has read to over 1,000 children. He is the president of The Trenton Literacy Movement dedicated to children reading on grade level by 3rd grade. Mr. Bullock retired from L’Oréal as Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion reporting to the CEO of L’Oréal,
Edward W. Bullock is the author of the children's book, Warren Goes to Grandpa’s and has read to over 1,000 children. He is the president of The Trenton Literacy Movement dedicated to children reading on grade level by 3rd grade. Mr. Bullock retired from L’Oréal as Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion reporting to the CEO of L’Oréal, USA. 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.
Keith V. Hamilton, Chief Financial Officer
Walter R. Bliss, Jr., Esq., Board Secretary
Walter R. Bliss, Jr., Esq., Board Secretary
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.
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).
Yazminelly (Yaz) Gonzalez, Member
Cassandra Holcomb, Ph.D., Education Chair
Cassandra Holcomb, Ph.D., Education Chair
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., Education Chair
Cassandra Holcomb, Ph.D., Education Chair
Cassandra Holcomb, Ph.D., Education Chair
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.