Board Members
2023-2024
Founder & Executive Director
Kristal Gurley
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Retired teacher 20 years/ High School
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Bachelor of Architecture
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Master of Education
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Prairie View A & M University
Board Chair
Carole Ann Fleming
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Business Owner
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Sales/ Marketing
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Bachelor of Business Administration
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Texas Christian University
Director of Social Media
Jae Gurley
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CEO of J Gurley's Design
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Influencer/Fashion & Lifestyle
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Storyteller/ Creative Artist/ Film Editor
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​New York University
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Bachelor of Fine Arts
Asst. Director of Fundraising/ Grants
Vewiser Turner III
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Quality Engineer at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
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Bachelor of Science Industrial Engineering
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Lamar University / Beaumont, Texas
Asst. Director of Fundraising/ Grants
Deborah Ashely
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Director of Sales - B. E. T.
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Master of Business Administration
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Saint Joseph's University
Board Secretary
Phillis Turner
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Retired teacher 30 years/ High School
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Bachelor of Arts in Education
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Sam Houston State University
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, INC
Director of Finance
Gaidra Joseph
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Retired Lieutenant Colonel/ 20 years of service
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Senior Financial Analyst
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Bachelor of Business Administration
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Prairie View A & M University
Mentor/ Advisor
Christopher Huckabee
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CEO of Huckabee Architecture, Engineering & Program Management
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Chair Emeritus of the Board of North Texas Community Foundation
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Active Member of Young Presidents Organization
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Bachelor of Architect/ Texas Tech University/ Registered Architect in Texas
Director of Marketing/ Graphic Designer
Melinda Dodd
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Teacher/Computer Tech
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V.R. Eaton High School
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Bachelor of Computer Science
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The University of Arkansas
Asst. Director of Finance
Netta Washington
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President of IDEX Energy
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Bachelor of Science/ Computer Engineering
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University of Texas at Austin
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MBA -Finance & International Business
Thank You!
Dear Board Members,
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You are amazing at what you do to help KADA become successful and running smoothly. I truly appreciate your time and energy towards KADA's accomplishments. Each of you have individual talent and experiences; that helps KADA advance to the next level. I enjoy seeing it all come together. Thank you again for your intellect, vision, and support. We will conquer, create and build strong young leaders for generations to come. Empowering the next generation together.
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Sincerely,
Kristal Holmes/ Executive Director
281-709-3608