PRESIDENT

Antoine M. Bennett was born and raised in West Baltimore. He dropped out of high school and is now a returning citizen. He is also the proud dad to his daughter Antonia Bennett, and has a twin brother named Anthony Bennett. 

Antoine spent a large percentage of his adult life working for non-profits doing community-based organizing. He is a neighborhood leader, and his passion consists of advocating for high school drop-outs and returning citizens. His passion and leadership led him to create a community-based organization called MOVA - Men of Valuable Action.

Patrick Jenkins is an affordable housing attorney and Baltimore City resident committed to creating and preserving equitable economic development opportunities. A graduate of the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law 

(Class of 2021), 

Patrick brings legal expertise and a deep understanding of housing policy to his role as Secretary of the Board. He is dedicated to supporting community-led initiatives that promote long-term stability and growth in Baltimore neighborhoods.

Wendall Holmes’ roots in Sandtown Baltimore were planted at an early age in the 1500 block of Presstman Street where his grandparents lived. Later in life, he moved his wife and family of five back to Sandtown for several years. In 2011, he was inspired to return a third time and give back to a community whose rich history helped shape his creative propensities. 

Wendall is a servant leader at Newborn Community of Faith Church in the 21217-zip code and serves on three community activists boards. For Wendall, CJPark imagines a 3me when community was nurturing and all inclusive.

Dorian Walker, brother, friend, son, is a passionate human being. As an African American male, he

tirelessly encourages stakeholders to cultivate and foster policies and programs that humanely service the whole needs of their members. A host of official titles labelled by others, Dorian’s knowledge includes

policy, systems, and program coordination and administration. Presently he serves as Executive Director of the Family Survivor Network, Inc (FSN).

Roosevelt Boone is a graduate of the Howard University School of Law. He is also a graduate of the University of Maryland at College PARK with a BA in African Studies, BS in Government and Politics.

Doctor Boone is a spiritual being, scientific socialists, and humanitarian activists. He has

participated with, worked on, and created many activities throughout the country; with the intent to create capacity building opportunities for those that have been disenfranchised and 

mis-educated politically, socially, economically and spiritually.

Dr. Boone is thankful for opportunities to teach and learn from his communities as a professor at Morgan State University, Michigan State University; and as a consultant for

the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Enterprise Foundation, New York Research Development Corporation, Community Building in Partnership, Housing Authority of Baltimore City. He presently sits on several community-based Boards and was a grant

reviewer for BYCF.

Darriel Harris is the pastor of Newborn Community of Faith Church, which worships at the corner of Pennsylvania Ave and Presstman St. in West Baltimore. Darriel also lives in West Baltimore. He has a plethora of experiences in engineering, management, research, and community advocacy. In his spare time, 

Darriel enjoys spending time

with his family and training for various races. His passion is supporting marginalized people, urban farming, and exploring and teaching the scriptures.