Marcel, a Forward Through Ferguson board member, is a tall nonbinary Black person in a graphic tee, glasses, short hair and short beard, wearing floral blue pants. Riisa and Ishak are two other board members who are listening intently to Marcel speak.

Photo by Janaé Robinson

Meet the Forward Through Ferguson Board

Forward Through Ferguson’s board is a dynamic group of change makers who bring a range of skills and experiences to support the expansion of the organization’s impact. The board is under the leadership of returning board co-chair, Elise Miller Hoffman, and new board co-chair Natalie Self, who are committed to facilitating the organization’s work towards a transformed and racially equitable St. Louis. The board includes passionate leaders in grassroots, civic, and corporate settings who are committed to healing and justice, organizational sustainability, and community engagement.

FTF Board Member

Adeola Adewale

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Shonté Byrd

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Carrie Collins

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Lisa D’Souza

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Marcel Hagens

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Ishak Hossain

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Jhimae Lewis

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Vernique May

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FTF Board Co-Chair

Elise Miller Hoffman

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Riisa Rawlins

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Justin Raymundo

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Claire Schell

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FTF Board Co-Chair

Natalie Self

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Marcherie Vázquez

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Von Walker

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