our BOARD
board meetings
Board meetings are held to support the growth, integrity, and direction of the foundation. They provide space for leadership to evaluate progress, make decisions, and strengthen the systems that support healing-centered programming.
Key purposes include:
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- Reviewing organizational progress and impact
- Aligning strategy with mission and vision
- Supporting program development and expansion
- Strengthening partnerships and funding strategy
- Ensuring governance, compliance, and accountability
What Happens In Board Meetings
Board meetings focus on both strategy and real-world impact.
Typical agenda items include:
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- Program updates from Living Legacy Garden initiatives
- Review of community partnerships and engagement
- Funding, grants, and development strategy updates
- Operational planning and project implementation
- Impact measurement and long-term outcomes
- Expansion planning for new sites or programs
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Strategic Focus Areas
Board leadership is centered on five core pillars:
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- Healing & Wellness – supporting emotional restoration and trauma-informed programming
- Family & Community Connection – strengthening relationships across generations
- Education & Youth Development – building life skills through real-world learning
- Food & Sustainability – supporting access, nutrition, and environmental stewardship
- Legacy & Long-Term Impact – ensuring generational transformation and sustainability
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How Board Decisions Support The Mission
Every decision made in board meetings directly supports the Living Legacy Garden Model by ensuring:
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- Programs remain aligned with healing-centered values
- Resources are used effectively and responsibly
- Partnerships strengthen community reach and impact
- Growth remains intentional, sustainable, and measurable
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Meeting Frequency And Structure
Board meetings are held on a recurring schedule and may include:
- Regular quarterly governance meetings
- Strategic planning sessions
- Special meetings for funding, partnerships, or expansion
- Program review and impact evaluation sessions
MEET OUR MEMBERS
Alfred Brown
GOVERNANCE & OVERSIGHT
Provides strategic oversight, accountability, and governance support to ensure the foundation remains aligned with its mission and long-term sustainability.
Leon Long
TAX ADVISOR & CONSULTANT
Provides financial structure guidance, tax advisory expertise, and compliance support for the foundation and its nonprofit operations.
Deborah Rogers
GRANT WRITING & DEVELOPMENT
Leads grant research, proposal development, and philanthropic partnership strategy to support funding and program expansion.
Darrell Hunter
OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP
Supports daily operations, logistics, site coordination, and implementation of programs connected to the Living Legacy Garden and foundation activities.
Michala Brown
EXECUTIVE & PROGRAM SUPPORT
Assists the Founder and Executive Director with communications, scheduling, coordination, and program support across foundation initiatives.
HEALING BECOMES HERITAGE
Join us in creating spaces where healing lives and community grows.