Influential People

Steven Scott Bradley, an alumnus of Fisk University, is current president and CEO of Bradley & Bradley Associates, Inc., a commercial and risk management firm located in Philadelphia. As Chairman of the African American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) for PA, NJ and DE, he works with a board that seeks to revitalize communities by filling the systemic void in opportunities for sustenance and ownership ˗ rather than just for survival and dependence.

As President and Executive Director of Health Partners Foundation, Staci Scott provides leadership for the Foundation through advocacy in social determinants of health for individuals and families in need in the communities and neighborhoods served by Health Partners Plans.

Laureen Boles is the State Director of the New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance, an alliance of organizations whose mission is to promote equity in the implementation of statewide policies with environmental impacts. Laureen’s background includes more than 25 years of sustainable community development experience as a civil engineer and environmental planner at the City of Philadelphia.

Dr. Kevin R. Johnson, President and CEO of Philadelphia Opportunities industrialization Center (OIC), credits a great deal of his success and leadership capabilities to his attendance at Morehouse College. Dr. Johnson is also the founding lead pastor of Dare to Imagine Church Inc., which has donated $100,000 in funding to support area organizations that provide services for people in need.

Eric Grimes, the Host of The Shomari Show (WURD 900), and the Director of Root Cause LLC is a proud alumni of Morehouse College. As an activist, speaker and educator whose primary focus is to elevate the consciousness and transformative learning experiences for those committed in overcoming social injustice.

Born and raised in the Mount Airy section of Philadelphia, Rev. Elisha Morris is a 1975 graduate of Germantown High School and a 1984 graduate of Cheyney University of PA. Licensed to preach in 1986, he was Ordained in 1994 by Bishop O. T. Jones, Jr. Rev. Morris was an Associate Minister/Elder at the Mount Airy COGIC, founded by Bishop Ernest C. Morris, for 30 years. Currently he serves as the Second Assistant Pastor at the Higher Ground Temple COGIC under Superintendent Edward M. Barron in Camden, N.J. Rev. Morris is involved in many community organizations.

Dawn Angelique Roberts is an award-winning communications professional with over 20 years’ experience. As the Director of Media Relations and Communications for Elite Access Running, LLC and volunteer endurance running coach for the American Cancer Society, Determine Nation program, Dawn runs and coaches beginning and experienced runners to make a difference in the fight against cancer.

Councilwoman Cherelle L. Parker proudly serves the Ninth Council District in Philadelphia, which stretches through northwest and northeast communities including East Mt. Airy, East and West Oak Lane, Olney, Lawncrest, Lawndale, Burholme and Oxford Circle. As chair of Council’s Labor and Civil Service Committee, Cherelle is working to ensure that all workers have financial security in their retirement. She is also focused on addressing deteriorating infrastructure and an overall lack of investment in middle neighborhoods, illustrating her passion for stabilization and home preservation