Explore the Advisory Council

Nicolette Gordon

Council Chair

Nicolette Gordon is a seasoned IT professional with over 20 years of progressive experience in leadership, governance, strategic planning, project, and systems management; securing over $2B in revenue for companies operating around the globe.

Nicolette is currently pursuing her PhD in Business Administration. In addition to her professional accomplishments, she has earned the designation of Distinguished Toastmaster in Toastmasters International becoming one of the 1% globally to ever obtain this level and has sat on many educational and organizational boards.

Dr. Andrea J. Boudreaux

Dr. Andrea J. Boudreaux is board Certified in Healthcare Management and an accomplished health equity leader committed to improving access to marginalized and historically underserved communities.

She is a tenured healthcare executive and medical psychologist with nearly two decades of progressive leadership in healthcare strategy.

A native of Houston and graduate of Howard University, Dr. Boudreaux is the Managing Partner and Global Head of Health Equity of JCG Consulting Group and the Chair of Healthcare Strategy with the March of Dimes/CDC Collaboration, Mom and Baby Action Network.

Sharron Rose

Sharron Rose is Deputy Finance Director for the Juvenile and Youth Services Department of Wayne County. She oversees the department’s $245 million budget.

She is also an accomplished, results-driven financial executive with nonprofit financial leadership experience having been the Chief Financial Officer for The Wright Museum of African American History where she led all financial operations.

She was also Vice-President of Finance and Administration at Eastern Market Corporation and Director of Finance at Vanguard Community Development Corporation.

Ms. Rose’s company, SRose CFO Group, LLC, provides local nonprofit organizations assistance in establishing financial controls, budgeting and forecasting.

Andrea Jackson

Andrea Jackson is a long time resident of Maryland, a graduate of Morgan State University, and proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

Andrea is a former financial manager and is currently Owner and CEO of I Confect, LLC where she cooks and bakes delicious southern fare and pastries.

Outside of work, Andrea loves to try new recipes and restaurants, volunteer with her sorority, and spend time with family.

Dr. Dena Williams

Dr. Dena M. Williams is a clinical psychologist by trade and has worked with individuals who are justice-involved in underserved communities as well as corrections for 17 years.

Dr. Williams is a fierce champion of mental health awareness and an advocate for re-entry programming.

Her current work focuses on providing training for trauma-informed care, corrections-based crisis intervention, and mental health first aid.

Rochel Marie Lawson

Known as the Queen of Feeling Fabulous, Rochel Marie Lawson is a successful business owner, Registered Nurse, Ayurvedic Health Practitioner, Dream Lifestyle Transformation Facilitator, a multiple #1 Best Selling Author on Amazon, a 2-time International Best Selling Author and author of 5 other best selling books including “Intro To Holistic Health Ayurveda Style.

She is a speaker, radio show hostess, and the president of Blissful Living 4 U, founded to bring wellness, wisdom, and wealth into the lives of individuals seeking a holistic path to living the life of their dreams.