Geraldine Hayes Nelson, PhD Education Chair Biography Geraldine Hayes Nelson holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Kent State University and has held various leadership roles, including Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies. A proactive educator and community leader, she advocates for change on issues of discrimination, and social injustice. She has served in multiple… Continue reading Dr. Geraldine Hayes Nelson
Rev. William Perryman Treasurer Biography Rev. Willie Perryman, Th.D, D.Min, is the Immediate Past President of the Toledo NAACP and Senior Pastor of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. With over 20 years of ministry experience, he is dedicated to advancing both civil rights and community healing. Dr. Perryman holds a Doctorate in Ministry (D.Min.) and a… Continue reading Rev. William Perryman
Dora Bronston, PhD Secretary Biography Dora Bronston served as Middletown NAACP Secretary (2000-2008), Unit President (2009-2018), and is currently Secretary for the Ohio NAACP State Conference. She was Political Action Chair and helped establish the A.K. Steel Louie F. Cox Scholarships. Bronston also served as Vice Mayor of Middletown and is President of Links Theological… Continue reading Dr. Dora Bronston
Ophelia Averitt Membership Chair Biography Ophelia Averitt is a lifelong member of the NAACP, active since childhood in Alabama and now in Akron, Ohio. She holds degrees from the Patterson School of Nursing and the Vogue Academy of Hair Design, and is a certified Herbal Nutritionist. As the owner of Simon’s Salon and Health Boutique,… Continue reading Ophelia Averitt
Andre Washington Second Vice President Biography André Washington is the 2nd Vice President of the NAACP Ohio Conference. He has a long labor career, including roles with AFSCME and OAPSE. André is active in multiple organizations, including the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists and the A. Philip Randolph Institute. He is passionate about empowering underserved… Continue reading Andre Washington
Dr. Derrick L. Foward Vice-President Biography Dr. Derrick Lee Foward, a native of Dayton, Ohio, has been a successful businessman in the community for more than 30 years. He recently retired from Speedway LLC with more than 28 years of service. Dr. Foward has also been a strong advocate for Civil and Human Rights for… Continue reading Dr. Derrick L. Foward
Tom Roberts President Biography Tom Roberts is the President of the Ohio State Conference NAACP. Elected in September of 2017, and is currently in his third term innovating and recharging units across the State of Ohio. Roberts has a long and dedicated history in leadership to the NAACP. In 2016, Roberts was elected Second… Continue reading Tom Roberts
