Ken Peeples is a social worker, educator, and community strategist with over a decade of experience advancing equity at the intersections of healing, justice, and opportunity for Black men and boys. As the founder of Sacred Realm Consulting and a member of the Dynamic Justice Collective, Ken brings a deep commitment to culturally grounded, restorative approaches that strengthen individuals and communities alike.

Throughout his career, Ken has led initiatives focused on financial wellness, reentry support, youth engagement, and systems transformation. His work centers on building partnerships that promote leadership development, mental health, and economic empowerment for Black men across Philadelphia and beyond.

Ken is passionate about intergenerational collaboration, data-informed advocacy, and creating spaces where Black men are seen, supported, and able to thrive. He is proud to be a founding member of the Philadelphia Coalition for Black Male Advancement and continues to champion collective action toward a more just and liberated future.

David Tucker Whitaker is a community builder, creator, evangelist, and a relentless advocate for male empowerment. As the founder of The Standard, he is on a mission to help men grow stronger — spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically.

Each week, David leads The Huddle, a raw and real gathering where men share their victories, setbacks, and spiritual insights without judgment. Known for his wisdom, warmth, and ability to hold space with authority and compassion, David doesn't just teach — he models what it means to be a man under God’s authority.

Beyond the mic, David is a strategist and storyteller who weaves faith, psychology, entrepreneurial insights, and lived experience into transformative conversations. He believes every man is a blue-chip investment — and with the right brothers around him, can grow to harvest the full value of their potential.

Lee Carson works full time as a Program Officer for the Stoneleigh Foundation and also serves as adjunct faculty in the graduate school of social work at Temple University and in the Behavioral Health and Human Services program at the Community College of Philadelphia. Lee has also worked in other areas including as a mental health therapist, sexual health practitioner and in community engagement and organizing.

Lee's career has been dedicated to improving the lives of others at individual and community levels. With over 17 years of higher education teaching experience, he is deeply dedicated to providing a thoughtful, engaging and safe learning environment for students who represent the future of the profession. He has a strong desire to see people who experience oppression based on their intersectional identities, live the best life possible by helping them individually and also addressing the circumstances at the root of the oppression.  He has particularly dedicated his focus on supporting Black people generally as well as Black lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities.

Lee is a dedicated family man to his parents, three younger siblings, seven nieces and nephews and plays an important role in keeping his extended family connected.

Ericka Gaines served as Co-Director and Director of Prevention at Central Division Victim Services (CDVS), where she led strategic initiatives supporting victims of crime in Philadelphia’s 22nd and 9th Police Districts. She oversees the 37th Ward Communities That Care Coalition and founded Positive Alternatives for Trauma & Healing (PATH), a violence prevention program for youth and young adults ages 14–24.

With over 30 years in prevention and human services, Ericka previously spent 21 years as Executive Director of Child Care Information Services of North Philadelphia. She also serves as President of the 22nd Police District Advisory Council, contributes to Temple University’s Gun Violence Reduction Resource Center, and is an active member of the Commonwealth Prevention Alliance.

Her work has earned numerous honors, including the Legacy Prevention Award and Harold O. Barnes Community Impact Award (2025), the Trailblazer Award (2024) for launching Day of Serenity, and recognition from Lincoln University, Philadelphia City Council, and Pennsylvania State Representatives.

Ericka holds a Master of Human Services from Lincoln University, Lean Six Sigma certification from Drexel University, and membership in Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society. A sought-after trainer and speaker, she is committed to advancing community healing, resilience, and systems change.

She is the proud mother of four and grandmother of two, residing in Philadelphia.

Clarence Nelson, B.A., Bus. Adm. LSW, MSW. Mississippi native. Attended HBCU, Jackson State University as a Music major, Accountant, Graduated Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, Widener University, Chester, PA. Retired Social Work Supervisor, Philadelphia Department of Human Services Children & Youth, Inc., Past President, and current Treasurer, Philadelphia Alliance of Black Social Worker, Inc., Love Zion Baptist Church, Deacon and Bd member for the Center for Economic Empowerment at Love Zion, Inc. Chairman, Strawberry Mansion CTC. Widower, Father of Clarence Jr., Charmira, Christina and Christian, 6 grandchildren.

Eric Marsh, Sr, is a community leader with nearly 30 years of volunteer and professional experience supporting neighbors and communities across Philadelphia. He is an experienced group facilitator, public speaker, and advocate for various causes including uplifting Black men and boys, healthy fatherhood, gender justice, ending violence in all forms, and dismantling systemic racism.

He has served in several leadership positions including; the Chairman of Philadelphia’s Mayor’s Commission on African-American Males, the Board President for the Men’s Center for Growth and Change, board member for North American Men Engage (NAMEN), and is currently the Vice Chairman of My Brothers Keeper Cares and the co-founder and Executive Director of The Fathering Circle, a peer-support organization that helps fathers build better relationships with their families and community. Eric is the Director of Operations for the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting.

For more information or to contact him, visit https://about.me/ericmarshsr

Anthony Singleton is a passionate and seasoned advocate for youth and families, with over 20 years of experience serving Philadelphia’s most underserved communities. Born and raised in West and Southwest Philadelphia, Anthony has dedicated his life to empowering young people—especially those impacted by systemic barriers, court involvement, and trauma—to reclaim their potential and rebuild their futures. His professional journey spans a wide range of roles, including Youth Intervention Specialist at Northeast Treatment Center’s Community Intervention Center, In-Home Detention Advocate with the Philadelphia Youth Advocate Program, and School Administrator for the Chester Upland School District. Within the School District of Philadelphia, he also served as a School Administrator, Beacon Center Director, Family Center Program Coordinator, and Department of Labor Special Projects Manager.

In 2013, Anthony founded Educators 4 Education (E4E), an education management consulting company focused on coaching, training, and leadership development. As President of E4E, he has facilitated over 100 professional development workshops for educators, students, parents, and executives. His mission is to build leadership capacity and life skills for individuals of all ages—especially for system-impacted youth navigating reentry and reintegration. Anthony’s work emphasizes practical solutions, relational mentoring, and culturally responsive engagement. He regularly partners with educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and social service agencies to deliver parenting workshops, life skills classes, and youth advocacy training.

Anthony’s commitment to justice and equity is also reflected in his civic leadership. He currently serves on several boards and advisory panels, including City Lights Network, the University of Pennsylvania’s Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Community Advisory Board, the Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool Youth Development Network (PSAYDN), and the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Youth Aid Panel & Mentorship Program, which supports ex-offenders ages 18–30. His long-standing dedication to strengthening communities earned him the Pennsylvania Jolly K. Leadership Award from Parents Anonymous, Inc. in 2000. Through every initiative, Anthony remains focused on equipping justice-involved youth with the tools, mindset, and support networks they need to lead meaningful, successful lives beyond placement.