Dr. Evelyn Ogletree, Executive Director
Dr. Evelyn Ogletree, is the Executive Pastor of First Metropolitan Church (Houston, TX) and affectionately referred to as Lady O. Earning her Doctorate Degree at Texas A & M University in Urban Education, she also holds a Master’s Degree in counseling from Prairie View A & M University and her Bachelor Degree from Texas Southern University. A former school teacher for HISD, KISD and Cy-Fair ISD, Lady O left CFISD as a school counselor to go into full time ministry at First Met. Lady O currently serves on the board of LovingHouston.org as well as the Director of the IDC Academy.
Dr. Andrea D. Cain
Dr. Andrea Denee’ Cain was an educator for 24 years. She recently retired as the principal of Plummer Middle School in Aldine ISD. Prior to choosing education, she was employed with the Harris County Sheriff’s Department for 12 years. She is a proud native Houstonian. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Houston, her M.B.A. from LeTourneau University, and her Ph.D. degree from Texas A&M University in College Station. She is the baby girl of her family and takes that position very seriously. Although she has no children of her own, she takes pride in her active role in helping raise all of her nieces and nephews. She also showers her love and attention on her three-year-old Maltipoo fur baby JaCee. She is a proud Breast Cancer Survivor who has been featured in the Memorial Hermann Cancer Journal and local TV telling her story. She also serves as a spokesperson at local events representing Memorial Hermann Breast Cancer Survivors. She strives to live each day walking in the truth of her favorite scripture; Jeremiah 29:11- “I say this because I know what I am planning for you,” says the Lord. “I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you, I will give you hope and a good future."
Chris Butler
Serves as the Director for Houston Permitting Center for the City of Houston and has formerly served as Deputy Assistant Director for Single-Family and Public Facilities Division for Housing and community Development. His previous service includes being the Special Assistant to the Mayor of Houston for Neighborhood Development. He is a Leader in his Church and a Family Man.
Priscilla Ann Akamafula
Priscilla Ann Akamafula is from Dallas, Texas and is currently married. She received her MA in History/International Relations from St. Mary’s University and BA in History from Howard Payne University.
She is a retired insurance underwriter, who actively stay committed to God by participating on the Sunday School staff, Senior Choir member, Seasoned Adult Living Triumphantly committee, and Bible School Fellowship Virtual Group Leader.
She’s dedicated to improving, growing, and creating empowering experiences that leave a lasting impact on people.
Sylvia Teague
Our Board President is a recent retiree after working over thirty-five (35) years with the largest drop-out prevention program in the nation, under the state auspices of the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Sylvia served as the Director of Program Operations for the organization Communities In Schools of Houston (CISH) overseeing staff in six (6) school districts and the Lone Star Community College system in the greater Houston area. She currently sustains close and profitable relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering trust and cooperation with several non-profit and for-profit organizations in the greater Houston area and surrounding communities. She is single, and loves cheering and supporting her family, church and community. Sylvia prides herself in championing others to work with established businesses and educational practices to achieve objectives. Catch her at the church food pantry or volunteering to help & serve seniors. Her motto is: “The Very Best Is Still Yet to Come!”
Dr. Quinita Ogletree
Quinita obtained her BA and MA of Divinity from Virginia Union University. She later moved to Houston and in the midst of obtaining her MS from University Houston and PhD from A & M she birthed 5 children. She is devoted to her family and actively involved in serving on the RCDC Board, her Church and supporting her children. She is skilled in grant writing and doing administrative work. She is a professor for Texas A & M as well as Lone Star college. Quinita is a hard worker and supporter for change.
Dr. Jeanine Wilson
Dr. Jeanine L. Wilson is a uniquely skilled educational leader who transformed the concept of online learning for the Houston Independent School District (HISD), the sixth largest district in the nation. Raised in Detroit, MI, Jeanine is a proud product of the Detroit Public Schools and holds dear memories of her youth ‘moving and shaking’ beneath the watchful eye of her 'village'. She matriculated to Alabama State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems. Beginning her career as a Database Administrator and Programmer for the Southern Poverty Law Center, a new awareness of the hidden figures of racism and hatred materialized and would serve as the driving force behind her work today. In 1997, Jeanine moved to Houston, TX and soon thereafter began her career in education. Dr. Wilson has served in the Houston and Spring ISDs as well as KIPP Texas, where curriculum, her school leadership, curriculum, and project management skills and abilities were instrumental in establishment of model the programs for underserved youth. In Houston ISD, she developed and implemented an innovative program that drastically decreased the dropout rate for 4 consecutive years. This achievement resulted in the district’s receipt of the prestigious Broad Prize for Education. In Spring ISD, her expertise lead a team that transformed its online learning program to expand virtual learning options for students around the state of Texas. This transformation resulted in increased graduation rates on all Spring ISD high school campuses. Additionally, the SISD Virtual Learning Program held the distinction of being 1 of only 9 programs approved by the state of Texas to offer virtual courses statewide. Dr. Wilson has rejoined HISD as a leadership coach and reformist. While impacting school leaders and students, Dr. Wilson earned her Masters of Education degree from the University of Saint Thomas and her Doctor of Education degree from Sam Houston State University. She is a fierce advocate for youth -- particularly those who are underrepresented -- and insists that educators must embrace the concept of "whatever it takes, no excuses". She holds dear her responsibility to make tomorrow better for our youth and will gladly welcome any conversation about her children (Dominic and Kendall), her husband (James), and the value of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). She currently resides in Houston, Texas where she insists she will never get used to the heat!
Dr. Lisa Hubbard
Dr. Lisa Hubbard is a retired school counselor, an author, a motivational speaker, a minister, and an educational consultant. She has over 28 years in PK-12 public education and 13 years as a Certified Christian Counselor. Dr. Hubbard received her B.S. in Elementary Education from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, M.A. in School Counseling and M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Prairie View A&M, and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Urban Education from Texas A&M-College Station. In 2020, Dr. Hubbard became the owner of Brighter Futures Counseling and Consulting, where she offers professional development to educators globally, presents at conferences internationally, and motivates diverse audiences through speaking engagements in schools, churches, and women's groups. Dr. Hubbard's mission through counseling and motivational speaking is to providing counseling services for children, teenagers, and adults, guiding them to fulfill their God-given purpose.