RAPHAEL KOIKOI
Class ’83, National Chair & Member of the Board of Directors
Raphael Koikoi is a member of the Ricks Institute Class of 1983 (Floaters) who spent most of his formative years at Ricks Institute. He has served RIAA, USA Inc in various capacities, both on the local and national levels. Koikoi, an advocate for the marginalized, serves as a United Methodist Clergy-person.
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Duties of the Vice-National Chair
Rocheforte Padmore
Class ’85, National Vice Chair & Member of the Board of Directors
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Rena Smith - Jarrett
Class ’76, Chair of the Board of Directors
Rena is a servant leader who serves with honesty, accountability, and transparency. She is a 1976 graduate of Ricks Institute and the National Chair of the Board of RIAA-USA, Inc. Additionally, she serves on the Board of Trustees of Ricks Institute, Virginia, Liberia.
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Mietta Smallwood
Class ’76, Chair of Records & Correspondence & Member of the Board of Directors
Mietta Smallwood serves as RIAA USA Chairman of Records. With a MS in Public Health Education and fulfilling careers in both business and health, she is a detail-oriented lover of humanity who champions goodwill and good health for all.
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MARY EVONNE WEEKS
Class ’80, Chair of Financial Affairs & Member of the Board of Directors
Mary Evonne Weeks serves as Managing Partner for Verizon Enterprise Solutions with Fortune 100 Global accounts in Southeast Michigan. Evonne began her career with MCI Communications and has held various positions in Sales, Business Operations, and Service.
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Felix Lynch
Class ’87, Acting, Program and Development
Felix Lynch Sr. is a member of the Ricks Institute Class of 1987 (Tretons) who spent most of his formative years at Ricks Institute. Mr. Lynch graduated from Tennessee State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He has worked in various countries building and commissioning power plants. Mr. Lynch is an advocate for Perseverance, Uplift, Scholarship and Manhood.
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Earner Lewis
Class ’79, Chair for Audit
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HAWA MELTON-THOMAS
Class ’79, Chair of Legal Affairs & Member of the Board of Directors
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KEDRICK LILWETI WHITE
Class of ’80, President of Georgia Chapter & Member of Board of Directors
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REV. ELROY MOORE
Class ’79, Chair of Religious Affairs
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