ACDC Baltimore Advocates

Those who have a willing heart

ACDC Advocates serve as an accessory to the ACDC Board by providing support in generating public awareness about ACDC’s services and activities. Advocates provide assistance with the promotion of ACDC’s program’s on social media, fund raising efforts, and the cultivation of leads to develop beneficial corporate, civic and other non-profit relationships. ACDC Advocates also serve, in an advisory capacity to the Executive Board. 

Due to the ancillary nature of this position there are no voting privileges or set levels or hours of commitment. The requisite qualifications are a willing heart, a desire to uplift fellow human beings, and an ability to honor one’s commitments.

Alonna Adesope

Alonna Adesope, CDM, CFPP

  • Lynnz Fusion, Chef-Owner est. 2011-Present
  • Vurjur Inc, CEO est. 2020
  • Johnson and Wales University Alumni
  • Culinary Arts, A
  • Culinary Management, BS
  • Certified Dietary Manager
  • Holistic Lifestyle Coach
  • Health and Wellness Coach
  • ServSafe Dual Instructor/Proctor
  • Culinary Consultant
  • Product & Recipe Development Chef
  • Award-Winning Recipes
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Dr. Keisha McIntosh Allen

  • Assistant Professor of Education, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
  • BA, English, Hampton University
  • MT, Secondary Education, Hampton University
  • Ed.D., Urban and Multicultural Education, Teachers College, Columbia University
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
  • 2014-2016 Cultivating New Voices among Scholars of Color (National Council of Teachers of English)

Tanya V. Brown

  • Special Education Paraeducator, Baltimore City Public Schools
  • Special Education Paraeducator
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, Concentrating in Special Education and Business Management
  • Non-profit Organizations Community Liaison

Kristan Chavious

  • Financial Professional, Transamerica
  • Founder, 50 Keys Realty Group
  • BS, Hampton University
  • MS, Johns Hopkins University
  • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc
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Walter Daniel

  • Real Estate Agent
  • Military Retiree• Employer or business: Real Estate
  • Education: Hampton University, Hawaii Pacific University
  • Omega Psi Phi and Homes for Heroes
  • Hampton Forty Under 40
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Carl J. Gray III

  • Management Consultant/Cyber Security Expert
  • Prototype Consulting Group
  • Hampton University, BA Political Science
  • CISA, CPT, C|EH
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Erik Green

  • Production Manager
  • Federal Government
  • BA Hampton University
  • Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
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Dr Charles W. Harris, Executive Chairman Emeritus

  • Founder, ACDC Baltimore
  • Executive Chairman Emeritus, ACDC Baltimore
  • 22 years of service to ACDC Baltimore
  • B.A., Federal City College (University of the District of Columbia)
  • M.A. in Theology, Saint Mary’s Seminary and University
  • Doctor of Ministry, Howard Universiy
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Shelby Harris, MBA

  • Director, Resources Management & Budget
  • Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction
  • Hampton University, BS
  • Trinity Washington University, MBA
  • Cornell University, Professional Certificate in Project Management
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
  • Professional Awards & Honors: Inspector General’s Team Award of Excellence, 2019, 2016
  • SIGAR Special Act Award, 2015
  • SIGAR Performance Award, 2011, 2012. 2013
  • Booz Allen Hamilton, On the Spot Award. 2009
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Justin Hill

  • Analyst at Econsult Solutions, Inc (ESI)
  • Columbia University, B.S. in Political Science
  • Founder of The Why Project
  • Associate Director at the Board of Upper Room Ministry Baptist Church’s Integrated/Structured Re-Entry Housing Program
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Kiesha Whitfield Howard, PharmD, RPh

  • Pharmacist / Consumer Safety Officer
  • Food and Drug Administration
  • Doctorate of Pharmacy Hampton University School of Pharmacy
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Prince George’s County Chapter
  • May 15, 2017:  FDA Leveraging Collaboration Award
  • September 24, 2018:  Compounding Warning Letters Compliance Team Group Award
  • August 29, 2019:  Special Recognition Honor Award as Part of Injunction Team
Tatiana Johnson

Tatiana Johnson

  • Retail Annuities Operations Manager
  • Devotion Personified LLC – Caregiving Consulting 
  • 2018 New York Life Insurance President’s Award Recipient 
  • Hampton University, BA Political Science 
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
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Nefertari Kirkman-Bey Pross

  • Senior Advisor for Diversity & Inclusion, U.S. Department of Treasury
  • Hampton University (B.S), Georgia State University (M.M), University of Colorado School of Law (J.D.)
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. American Bar Association, Smithsonian Ambassador, Maynor Biggers Artist Fund (Founder)
  • Presidential Management Fellow, ABA Law Day Award, HU Forty Under 40 Society, Excellence in Federal Service Award
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Dale G. Klein, M.A.

  • MA California State University Long Beach
  • BS SUNY Geneseo
  • Founder/Owner: Profitable Speech…A Sound Investment (www.profitablespeech.com)
  • Author: In 30 Seconds Speak Like You Mean Business
  • Co-author: Marriage Magic, Find It, Keep It, and Make It Last
  • Catch-A-Fire Volunteer since 2022
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Hunter Malone

  • Outreach Coordinator Intern, Our National Conversation
  • Brothers Building a Better Nation, The Oasis Project, Empowering the Masses, UR Community Cares
  • M.A., University of New Haven
  • B.A., West England University
  • Recipient of Psi Chi Awards
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Ashley McFarland

  • Attorney, City of Rockville
  • B.A., Hampton University
  • J.D.,  The Ohio State University
  • Forty Under 40, Prince George’s County
  • Forty Under 40, Hampton University
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Jocelyn Parker

  • Entrepreneur, JRenee Designs and Fashion – depop.com/jreneediy
  • Student, Fashion Design, Baltimore City Community College AAS
  • ACDC Ambassador through 4-H Program
  • Instagram: @jreneediy
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Terrina Roberson

  • Family Services Coordinator, Catholic Charities of Baltimore
  • Case Manager, Baltimore City Shelter Plus Care, AAIRS, Inc.
  • Testing Coordinator, American Substance Abuse Professionals
  • Elementary School Teacher, Baltimore City Public Schools
  • High School Teacher, Loudoun County Public Schools
  • Case Manager, Guerin Prep High School
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Yolanda Robertson

  • Software Quality Engineer – local Defense Center
  • Bachelor of Science – Morgan State University
  • Co-Pastor, Kingdom Light Ministries
  • Society of Women Engineers – Mentor
  • American Society for Quality – Member

Linda Stokes

  • Teacher and Counselor, Baltimore City Public Schools alternative schools 27 years
  • Board member Notre Maison Connects, Inc.
  • BS Information Systems, Morgan State university
  • MS Urban School Counseling, Johns Hopkins University
  • MS Special Education, Coppin State University
  • Foster parent for over 20 years
Kenneth Stukes

Kenneth Stukes

  • Bachelor of Science, Journalism, Towson University
  • Master of Public Administration with a focus in Public Policy,
    University of Baltimore
  • Former News Producer/Writer at WBAL-TV 11 and WPMT FOX 43
  • Former Freelance Reporter at WYPR 88.1 FM (Baltimore’s NPR station)
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Tabrina Thomas

  • Principal & Development Consultant
  • M-Powered LLC
  • Hampton University, B.A
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated