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1st Vice President

Chair, Community Coordination

Co-Advisor, Dayton Youth Council

Retired Public Service Worker

Wright State University

University of Central Arkansas

 
Mattie White has been driven to give back to the community and organizations in which she serves. She has worked in the social services and education fields for 30 years. Her desire has been to walk worthy of her vocation and show love as she serves.

Mattie has used her love for the arts to foster self-esteem and leadership skills in young people. She has directed Praise dance performances and theatrical productions at her church and service organizations. 

Mattie is a member of Canaan Missionary Baptist Church. She directs the youth choir and programs. She is also a member of Missionary Circle 2 where she joins in visiting sick and shut-in members and providing an annual Widows and Widowers Banquet.

Mattie is also a life member of the National Council of Negro Women, Incorporated (NCNW). She has been instrumental in providing leadership and mentoring to the Dayton Section Youth Council of NCNW, Inc. through coordinating field experiences and service projects.

She serves as the Social Action Chair for the Montgomery County (Ohio) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. As the Social Action Chair, a primary focus has been general Voter Registration and collaborating with the "Teen Voting Project" which is conducted for area high school students.

Mattie is a Silver Life member of the Dayton Unit NAACP. She is extremely honored to serve with other committed members of one of the most prestigious civil rights organizations.

Ms. White's employment experience included: - A Behavior Specialist serving children in grades K-8 and their families; She has previously worked as a Program Manager for a children's residential treatment center; Adjunct Faculty; Central Office Administrator; Building Principal; Director of State and Federal Programs; Consultant for the Ohio Department of Education and Nova Scotia Provincial Department of Education.

She also extends her time and effort as a member of the Harrison Township Zoning Commission.

A scripture that she willingly shares is "Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify our Father which is in heaven." - Matthew 5:16  

2nd Vice President

Chair, Political Action

Former Ohio Legislator

University of Dayton

Tom Roberts, was elected President of the Ohio Conference of the NAACP, in September of 2017. In 2016, elected Second Vice-President, and appointed the Political Action Chairman for Dayton Unit of the NAACP.

Tom Roberts an employee of Sinclair Community for 19 years, advisor to the Sinclair Ohio Fellows Student Leadership Development program. The program helps students understand the concept of Servant Leadership.

Tom Roberts is a dedicated public servant as demonstrated by his service in both the Ohio House and Ohio Senate where he represented the people of the Miami Valley for over 20 years.

In 2015, Tom Roberts completed a 6 year Governor appointment on the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, as a Commissioner.

In 2015, Governor Kasich appointed Tom Roberts to the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board ( Ex Officio Member).

Tom Roberts was born in Montgomery County, where he resided ever since.  A graduated from Chaminade High School, continued his education at Sinclair Community College and later graduated from the University of Dayton where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts

3rd Vice President

Chair, Scholarship

Retired Professional Educator

Central State University

Miami University

Wright State University

Willie is a 38 ½ year career educator.

He recently retired from the Dayton Public Schools. Willie served the Dayton Education Association (The Union for Dayton Public School’s) as President, Vice President, and Treasurer and chaired several Executive Board Committees. He has served Dayton Public School as an educator in many capacities such as: Social Studies teacher, Staff Developer, Coordinator of Saturday School, Cluster Leader, Social Studies Department Chair, Athletic Coordinator, and Teacher on Special Assignment, Proficiency Challenge Liaison, and MLK Orator Coordinator and a Title I Regional Parent Resource Teacher. His last educator position was a Regional Parent Resource Teacher for the Office of School Improvement and External Resources ‘He began that position during the fall of 2006.

As a Regional Parent Resource Teacher:

Willie was responsible for: Working with his team to plan for parents, Workshops

Family events and Host TV shows.

Willie has been a recipient of several community awards:

A 2005-2006 Success Guide Recipient, a 2006 Heart of Gold given by Eta Phi Beta Sorority, a 2006 Top Ten African American Male given by Parity, a 2007 Labor Leader Award given by The Coalition of Black Trade Unionist. A 2007 Strong Men and Women of Excellence Award given by the SCLC Women’s Division, a 2007 NAACP Life Time Achievement Award, a 2008 Community Service Award given by The National Pan-Hellenic Council North Central Region, a 2008 NAACP Life Golden Heritage Award. A 2009 Meritorious Service Award given by The Dayton Unit NAACP. A 2010 Honoree of the Brother Raymond Fitz Educational Leadership Award given by the 24th Martin Luther King Holiday Celebration Committee.

A 2010 “BRAVO! COMMUNITY ROLE MODEL AWARD” BRAVO is a fashion show fund raiser for The Dayton Opera Guild. For 23 years the Dayton Opera Guild has recognized community leaders at their BRAVO! Fashion Show. Terrell was one of the recipients of the award on October 1, 2010. In May 2012 Willie was recognized by the Dayton Weekly Newspaper as “Man of Influence”. In May of 2013 Willie was recipient of the Golden Eagle Award. The Golden Eagle Award is given by The Dayton Boys Prep Academy Pre K-8 Elementary School to individuals that go beyond expectations in supporting their School. In June 2013 Willie was a recipient of A Legacy of Strength Strong Men Award Excellence in Education given by Amer Court #65 Daughter of Isis. In 2016 the Shiloh Church, United Church of Christ recognized him as a Good Citizen Award during their Black History Program. In 2017 The Dayton and Montgomery County Black Elected Officials presented him with the Legacy Award. In 2017 The Dayton and Montgomery County Black Elected Officials presented him with the Legacy Award. In 2018 Willie received the Dayton Unit NAACP Presidential Award at the 67th Freedom Fund Banquet  

Terrell received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Studies from Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, Master of Education from Miami University, in Oxford, Ohio, and a Master of Education from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He has Certification/License from the State of Ohio Department of Education in several areas: Social Studies Comprehensive, High School Principal, Supervisor, Pupil Personnel, Staff Personnel, and Instructional Services.

He is a Thirty Third Degree Mason. He belongs to Harmony Lodge #77, Burning Bush #7, Solomon Johnson Council # 4, Miami Consistory # 26, and Amer Temple #107. Willie is a life member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. He is a Past Chapter President of Xi Iota Iota of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. He is a life member of several civic organizations: NAACP, SCLC, Urban League, Doris L. Allen Minority Caucus/DEA, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), Central State University Alumni Association, Wright State University Alumni Association, The Dayton Education Association Retired Teachers, The Western Ohio Education Retired Teachers Association, The Ohio Education Association Retired Teachers Association and The National Education Retired Teachers Association

Willie has been featured in several publications: ”Success Guide”,” Ohio Schools”, “NEA Today”, “Gavel to Gavel”, “Dayton African American Heritage”, “Dayton Weekly” , “Dayton Daily News” “NEA Trend”, ”The Oracle”, “The Chronicle and “The Lamp” He is an ordained Deacon at the First Baptist Church of Ridgewood Heights.

Assistant Secretary

Chair, Membership and Life Membership

Retired Postal Worker

Governor State University

Assistant Treasurer

Retired

Harvey Bolden is a resident of Dayton, Ohio and a graduate of Colonel White High School. He worked at Dura-Crete for 11 years, Firestone for 5 years and medically retired from Grismer Tires after 6 years of service. 

He is currently an active Brother with Elks Waldorf Lodge 76 in Dayton, Ohio and has been serving as an Inner Guard for 5 years. 

President Emeritus

Retired

President

Move Foward Thurgood Marshall High School Chapter

Student

Thurgood Marshall STEM High School

Advisor

Move Foward Thurgood Marshall High School Chapter

Chair, Women in the NAACP (WIN)

Intervention Specialist

Thurgood Marshall STEM High School

University of Dayton

Antioch University Midwest

Tiwona Lynette Foward

She is a proud product of Trotwood Madison City School System, having graduated with the class of 1988. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Dayton in 1993, and Antioch Midwest where she earned a Master of Education in 2013.  Moreover, she is currently attending Wright State University as a continuing education student. 

She currently works for Dayton Public Schools as an Intervention Specialist at Thurgood Marshall STEM High School and has worked with both children and adults for over 20 years as educator. She has served as the advisor for the junior class and senior class. In addition, she is the advisor for the Move Foward Thurgood Marshall STEM High School Chapter at Thurgood Marshall STEM High School. She has also coached track and cross country for the past four years at David H. Ponitz High School and Thurgood Marshall STEM High School. She previously worked at Miami Educational Center and Community Correctional Center. 

She is a member of Christ Temple Apostolic Faith Church where District Elder Scott E. Logan is the pastor.

She enjoys gardening, jogging, hiking. and spending time with her adult son and family. 

Co-Advisor

Move Foward Thurgood Marshall High School Chapter

Spanish Teacher

Thurgood Marshall STEM High School

Chair

International Affairs

Retired Product Design Engineer/Manager

Central State University

University of Dayton

Rev. (Engr.) Ayo Ogunduyile is the President of Emlay Group International, LLC. A consulting firm he started in 2007 after retiring from the position of Project Engineering Manager (Fasteners) at Navistar International Transportation Corporation, Springfield, Ohio with 21 yrs of employment. Prior to the positiont at Navistar, he was employed at Hobart Corporation, Troy, Ohio, Delco-Moraine in Dayton and BF Goodrich Aerospace Corporation. He also served the Dayton Public School System.

A graduate of Central State University, University of Dayton College of Engineering and Executive Management Leadership Program from the Haslam College of Business Administration, University of Tennessee, Knoxville in March 1999.

Ayo has served on several boards in the Miami Valley including five years (1982-1987) on the Congressional Advisory Council for Congressman Tony Hall. He also served for four years (1980-1984) on the Racial Reconciliation Board of Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio during which he travelled to Nigeria in the company of (Late) George C. Cooper, retired Human Services Director for the City of Dayton. Ayo is President Emeritus of National Society of Black Engineers, Dayton Professional Chapter (2001-2003). He has also served as the first President of Central State University Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Advisory Committee (IAC) for the first  two years (1990-1992). He also served on the Board of K.D.I. (Can Do It) program for mentally retarded students of Dayton Public School System. The program was attached to Grace A. Greene Vocational School.

Ayo attends Zion Baptist Church, Dayton, Ohio, where he serves as Associate Minister.

Chair

Armed Services and Veterans Affairs

Wright State University

Sinclair Community College

Community College of the Air Force

Terrence Williams is retired with over 37 years of service in the U.S. Air Force Active Duty, Reserves and Civil Service. 

Mr. Williams has a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Business Administration and Management from Wright State University, and Associate degrees from Sinclair Community College and the Community College of the Air Force. He is also a graduate of the Air Force Squadron Officer’s School, Senior Non-Commissioned Officer’s Academy, Military and Civilian Personnel schools. 

Mr. Williams is the recipient of several military, civilian and community awards including a Lifetime Achievement award for Community Service from President Barack Obama. 

Mr. Williams was born in Guyana, South America, grew up in Brooklyn NY and a resident of Dayton since 1978. 

He is happily married to Labertha and is the proud father of four, Terrance who lives in Atlanta GA, Brittney an employee at WPAFB, Brandon a resident of Dayton, and John (JC) an employee at Disney. He is also the proud grandfather of five, Jalen and Jaylah who lives in Atlanta GA, Arianna, Arielle and Samiyah who resides in Dayton OH.

Chair

ACT-SO

NSBE President Emeritus

Civil Engineer

The Ohio State University, BS

University of Dayton, MS   

Cedric McGhee grew up as a resident of the Five Oaks neighborhood northwest of downtown Dayton. With the help of many, Mr. McGhee studied civil engineering at The Ohio State University (1991-1996). From there, he started working at his current employer, The Montgomery County Engineer’s Office. Eventually, he earned a master’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Dayton 2004. In 2007, Mr. McGhee was one of very few African-American engineers to earn a professional engineer’s license from the Ohio State Board of Registered Engineer’s and Surveyors. Mr. McGhee currently works as the assistant bridge engineer. He designs or reviews bridge designs for Montgomery County projects. While working for the Montgomery County Engineer’s Office for the past 23 years, Mr. McGhee has spent many of his off-work hours in volunteerism. He devoted time to Project Reach Ministries and his home church ~Aspire Church in the youth and adult prison ministry for several years prior to 2008. This prepared Mr. McGhee for his volunteer work today as the ACT-SO (Afro-Academic Cultural Technological and Scientific Olympics) Chair. 

In 2008, Mr. McGhee was introduced to the NAACP ACT-SO Program by former Chairlady Linda Bolds and by current ACT-SO co-chair, Sylvan Davis. Just as an ACT-SO chairman alone, Mr. McGhee had the fortune and opportunity to mentor several talented young men and women from all walks of life. Mr. McGhee has a passion for his students to succeed in life even beyond ACT-SO. With some encouragement, he’s seen ACT-SO students grow and improve academically, spiritedly, and emotionally. No achievement medal is bigger than seeing how students increase their self-esteem and confidence. In 2016, Mr. McGhee earned the 2016 Dayton Unit- Youth Empowerment Award. As treasurer for the NAACP, Mr. McGhee has a good financial team keeping good stewardship of the budget. Working along with Dr. Foward, the Dayton NAACP financial status has consistently remained in good standing.

Mr. McGhee is also currently, President Emeritus and secretary of the National Society of Black Engineers-Dayton Professionals, (NSBE) (Member 2014-present). Mr. McGhee served as President from (2016-2018). In NSBE, Mr. McGhee has collaborated with young NSBE professionals mentoring/tutoring high school youth in mathematics thru the Academic Achievement Program at Thurgood Marshall High School in 2015-2016. NSBE volunteered with TechFest, Air Force Marathon, and hosted Professional Development Seminars for college engineering students. During Mr. McGhee’s tenure, Dayton NSBE has guided award winning Junior LEGO League students under the guidance and leadership of NSBE colleagues, Larry Jenkins and Adam Carpenter.

In his spare time, Mr. McGhee likes jogging/ training for 10ks to Half marathons. He likes to grill BBQ and watch his favorite football team, The Ohio State Buckeyes. Mr. McGhee also enjoys travelling.
 

Chair

Health

Chair

Communications, Press & Publicity
Vice President of Growth & Strategy
Indiana University

Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA)

Nichole (Wells) Smith, a servant leader, has made it her life mission to engage in meaningful work for the betterment of her community.

An Indiana University graduate, Nichole received her B.A. in Criminal Justice with a minor in Spanish Language and Customs. In 2007 while obtaining her degree, Nichole also became a graduate of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA), a fully empowered law enforcement officer in the State of Indiana.

Upon graduation, Nichole moved to the state of Ohio, and her professional work has included becoming an Investigator with Montgomery County Job and Family Services, as well as becoming a graduate of the Ohio State Highway Patrol (Basic) Academy, where she went on to serve as a Police Officer for the City of Centerville.

Shortly thereafter, in 2016, at 29, Nichole was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and felt led to serve in the nonprofit space. As the Director of Programming at Pink Ribbon Girls, Nichole had the opportunity to assist in providing vital services to cancer patients and their families across the country, provide peer support for newly diagnosed patients, and advocate for health equity for young survivors and survivors who are historically underserved and underinvested. In March 2020, Nichole was highlighted for her efforts as a Dayton Daily News, Daytonian of the Week.

Nichole is currently the Vice President of Growth and Strategy for VOICES Corp., an Indianapolis, IN nonprofit that, through culturally sustaining education, healing-centered engagement, and workforce development, provides the relationships, resources, and opportunities for youth and families to heal, grow, and further their path towards economic self-sufficiency and civically engaged lives.

Nichole is also a 14-year member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. A member of Tau Lambda Omega Chapter (Trotwood, OH) of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Nichole serves in Cheer and Hospitality. 

Chair

Labor and Industry

Retired Informational Technology Specialist

David K. Greer is a Civil Service retiree from the Federal Government with a little over 31 years of service to his credit. Starting out as a vocational high school student from Patterson Co-Op High   School, after he graduated he begin his Federal Civil Service career as a firefighter. Unfortunately, because of a low blood sugar condition for which his doctor treated and returned him to work with a clean bill of health, the so called “powers that be” still decided that this disqualified him from being a firefighter after five years at it and he was removed and placed in another career field. Although this was against his wishes he accepted this “demotion” of the bureaucracy and forged ahead with a new vigor. He vowed at this early point in his career to always fight against the injustices and inequality of the bureaucracy we are governed by and to always do his best to help people. This became the foundation of his willingness to volunteer and lead as best as he could in his community. 

Mr. Greer’s civic activities began as a volunteer community activist in 1996. He became the Community Council Member representative to the Northwest Priority Board (NWPB) for the Jane Reece Neighborhood Association where he lives in Dayton, Ohio, in 1999. He has not stopped since. He is very active in his Harris Memorial CME Church as the Usher Board President, member of the Trustee Board since 1997, and a member of the Male Chorus; Former Member, Vineyard Project Steering Committee; and Moderator/Member for the Harris Memorial CME Church Vineyard Project. His dossier consist of: Northwest Priority Board Chairman 2005 to present; Administrative Assistant to the Chairman, Northwest Priority Board of Dayton – 2004, Vice Chairman – 2001 to 2003; Graduate Neighborhood Leadership Institute (NLI) – 2000; Graduate First Citizen Police Academy – 2001 and 2015 graduate; Member, Dayton to Durban Elimination of Racism Housing Caucus – 2003; Member, Safe Haven Steering Committee of Dayton – 2002; Member, Alliance Community Schools Board of Trustees of Dayton – Member since 2001 to 2024; Member, Community Justice Council of Dayton –2000; Community Council Member, Jane Reece Neighborhood Association – Member since 1996; Lifetime Member, Blacks In Government /Greater Dayton Chapter – Member since 1998, Former 1st Vice President 2005- 2008; Chaplin, and Former BIG Region V Regional Council Finance Committee Chair. Recipient of the GDC of BIG 2011 Community Service Award; Former 2nd Vice President Interdenominational Church Ushers Association, Inc. of Dayton; Former Member and Treasurer, Community Reinvestment Institute Alumni Association (CRIAA); Former YMCA Neighborhood Development Center (NDC) Board Chairman (Trotwood location) and Current Member; Membership Chair of the Dayton Community Revitalization Network (DCRN); Former Member, City Wide Development Corporation (CWDC) Board 2009 to 2014; Former Member, Community Police Council (CPC) - 2011 to 2018; Board President of Power Net of Dayton, Inc. 2010 to 2016, 2018 to 2020; Former Advisory Board Member, Community Initiative to Reduce Gun Violence (CIRGV) – 2012 to 2015; 2013 inductee to the Dayton Africana Elders Council (DAEC); 2013 Candidate for City of Dayton Commissioner; Petitioner for 2015 City of Dayton Commissioner; Member Dayton Public Schools Foundation Board since 2017 to present; recipient of SCLC Dayton Chapter 2016 Community Service Award; Member/Secretary of Clergy Community Coalition Board 2018 to 2022; and Lifetime Member, Dayton Unit NAACP and recipient of NAACP Dayton Unit 2018 Community Service Award; Salem Avenue Business Association (SABA) Board Vice President 2022 to present; and CARES Board Vice President, 2023 to present.

Mr. Greer is the proud father of Naomi, Darnell, Salina, and David Jr. Along with the blessing of his children, he has been doubled blessed with eight grandchildren, one 

great-grandson, and one great-granddaughter. They are four girls and four boys ranging in age from 30 years of age to 13, eight years old and 2 years old, respectively. 

Chair

Art Curator