BOARD OF DIRECTORS
June Kemp
June Kemp has been an active community volunteer in providing home health care and assisted living services to the elderly. Mrs. Kemp is also a retired Customer Service Manager. Before her retirement, she worked for more than 25 yrs as a Customer Care Consultant for the Jacksonville Electric Authority. Her work required advanced managerial knowledge of established agency procedures and best practices.
Joe Ross Sr
The Northside Coalition of Jacksonville is thankful to have the services of Joe Ross Sr. as its treasurer. Joe Ross Sr. is a retired banker with 35 years of professional industry experience. He is a former Assistant Vice President at Wachovia Bank where he worked with the information technology team.
Dr. Shelletta Baker
Dr. Shelletta Baker is a Northside advocate and philanthropist. She earned degrees in Mathematics Education and Educational Leadership. Her research interests include mathematics education, self-perceptions related to mathematics teaching, factors impacting mathematics anxiety and underrepresented groups in STEM fields. Dr. Baker is interested in exposing underrepresented groups to STEM career knowledge, skills, and opportunities.
Kosterich Robinson
Kosterich Robinson is a Jacksonville native and a retired U.S. Army Chief. Robinson worked for many years with the Jacksonville Urban League. He is well known for standing up and speaking out for issues affecting the poor, the young and the elderly.
Ernest Smith
Ernest Smith is a native of the northside of Jacksonville. He is a graduate of Stanton College Prep high school and the University of North Florida. He serves presently as a VP-Fraud Risk Officer at Citigroup. Mr Smith is also very active in church, fraternal and civic affairs.
Takita Williams
Takita Williams is an educator, school administrator, with over 20 years of extensive experience as an Assistant Principal, Administrative Dean, and Behavioral Specialist. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy and a Master of Science Degree in Varying Exceptionalities. She has an innate ability to build rapport with colleagues and students.
Glorious J. Johnson
Glorious Johnson is a native of Jacksonville; FL. She has been an educator for more than 35 years. Ms. Johnson received her Bachelor Degree from Jacksonville University in Music Education and Master Degrees from Nova University in School Administration and from Teachers College/Columbia University in Organizational Leadership. Ms. Johnson has also served as an at-large member of the Jacksonville City Council.
