Claudia Jones

Claudia Jones, WIN Chair Biography Contact

Lt. Col. Claudia D. Mason

Lt. Col. Claudia D. Mason, State Youth & College Advisor Biography Claudia Mason, a resident of Dayton, currently serves her third two-year term as the Advisor for the Ohio NAACP State Youth & College Division. After retiring from the United States Army in 2007, she remained deeply engaged in her community, becoming a lifetime member… Continue reading Lt. Col. Claudia D. Mason

Daryl Murphy

Daryl Murphy, Membership Chair Biography Murphy is a Sandusky native, U.S. Air Force veteran and a nearly three-decade-long employee at PPG Industries. He is the President of the Sandusky Ohio Unit and has a storied volunteer career with the NAACP. Contact

Dr. William Penn

Dr. William Penn, Environmental & Climate Justice Chair Biography Contact

Carla James

Carla James, Secretary, Mansfield Branch Biography Carla James has over 20 years of experience in education and community service. A Master-level Family Life Educator, she earned her degree from Western Michigan University. Carla currently serves as the Regional Coordinator for NAMI’s Parent Advocacy Connection, where she supports and advocates for families of children with disabilities… Continue reading Carla James

Tiffany Edwards CFRE

Tiffany Edwards CFRE Freedom Fund Chair Biography Tiffany Edwards, CFRE, is a social innovator and strategist specializing in cultural diplomacy and strategic innovation. She is the founder of The State of Ohio Collective and CEO of Gramish Consulting. Edwards has held senior leadership roles at organizations such as the Pro Football Hall of Fame, JP… Continue reading Tiffany Edwards CFRE

Denise Williams

Denise Williams, Health Chair Biography President Denise D. Williams retired from Wright Patterson AFB (WPAFB)  March 2010 with Honors after 30 plus years of service. She has two children  Alaina M. Leonard and Richard E. Quick, Jr; three grandchildren Adriana  Diane, Allmony Daniel and Malkiah and one great granddaughter who is  very special to her… Continue reading Denise Williams

Anita Madison

Anita Madison, Criminal Justice Chair Biography Anita is a retired Toledo Police Department sergeant with nearly 23 years of service, specializing in community engagement and law enforcement collaboration. She holds a Master’s in Criminal Justice and played a key role in the Toledo Community Initiative to Reduce Violence (TCIRV). After retiring in 2016, she founded… Continue reading Anita Madison

Williann Moore

Williann Moore Assistant Treasurer Biography Williann Moore has 39 years of diverse education managerial experience . A Golden Heritage Life member of the NAACP with over 54 years of service, she served as President of the NAACP Toledo Branch from 1990 to 2000 and was active in the NAACP Ohio State Conference. Moore received the… Continue reading Williann Moore

Dr. Geraldine Hayes Nelson

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