Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of Bethune Luminary Academy for Girls, Inc. includes leaders in education, legal policy, municipal administration, finance, talent development, and operational risk management. The Board provides strategic stewardship, fiduciary oversight, and governance policy to support institutional sustainability and empower our future luminaries.
Board Leadership
Nancy T. Jordan
Board Chair
Nancy T. Jordan brings extensive expertise in municipal governance, victim services, and public safety. She leads the Board with a focus on executive leadership accountability and restorative crisis management frameworks.
Inesta Belardo
Vice Board Chair
Inesta Belardo specializes in institutional operations, insurance risk analysis, and regulatory compliance. She provides critical oversight in risk management systems and lean operational practices.
Kimyatta Bivens-Little
Board Secretary
Kimyatta Bivens-Little brings strong leadership in practice management, data architecture, and operational workflows. Her governance focuses centers on FERPA compliance, operational efficiency, and community engagement.
Gaylord Bourne, CPA
Board Treasurer
Gaylord Bourne provides comprehensive oversight of financial controls, audit standards, and procurement policies. He stewards institutional fiscal compliance, federal grant tracking, and long-term budgetary integrity.
Board Members
Dr. William Johnson
Director
Dr. William Johnson is a state-certified superintendent with extensive experience in large-scale philanthropy and institutional leadership. He guides trauma-informed policy development and alternative academic school design.
Alexandra Ocampo, SHRM-SCP
Director
Alexandra Ocampo is a certified senior human resources executive specializing in talent acquisition, total rewards, and organizational retention. She advises on educator pipeline strategies and compensation equity models.
Carla R. Minniefield, Esq.
Director & Legal Counsel
Carla R. Minniefield brings broad experience in civil litigation, statutory alignment, and trial advocacy. She leads legal risk mitigation initiatives and oversees compliance with evolving state educational statutes.
James Sachs
Director
James Sachs brings dedicated expertise in wealth management, endowment strategy, and non-profit fiscal design. His focus supports long-term 501(c)(3) sustainability and phase-in development planning.
Asantewa Dawson
Director
Asantewa Dawson leads in STEM curriculum design, accelerated early-literacy development, and academic assessments. She provides strategic direction on curriculum rigor and student performance evaluation metrics.