OUR LEADERSHIP

Dr. Thelá R. Thatch - Chair

Dr. Thelá R. Thatch leads diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in corporations, on boards, and in communities. With more than two decades of experience in human resources, talent management, and organizational development, she’s passionate about building internal cultures and external communities where an authentic commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity thrives. Thelá is the published author of a children’s book titled "The Dog Chef" and has written shorter pieces for several publications. Her latest book, Inclusionomics™, is dedicated to the study of inclusion and is scheduled for release in 2022. Thelá holds a Ph.D. in public policy and administration with a law specialization from Walden University, where she also serves as a contributing faculty member.

Avis Jenkins - Secretary

Avis Jenkins has nearly three decades of experience in the non-profit and for-profit spheres. Having served as Executive Director , Administrator and Director of Compliance in most of the positions held. She has corporate, public health and international experience in program development, program implementation and community engagement. She also has a wealth of experience in the Healthcare/HR & DeVelopment arenas. An avid learner and active engagement specialist,  She has served as a Community Board Member for the March of Dimes Illinois Chapter, a Board Member for the Columbia  and Orlando Churches of Christ, a Community Advisory Board Member for WMFE--Orlando Public Radio, and an Orange County Elder Ambassador for the Orange County Commission on Aging. She continues to embrace being a lifelong learner and contributor to bettering the world for those to come. 

Norman Thatch - Treasurer

Norman has been a Board Member of the Family Rescue Center which helps low-income families in the San Fernando Valley. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance in 2020 and is a Senior Specialist-Software Engineer at AT&T. Prior to that, he was the Sr. System Administrator at DIRECTV. Norman is an entrepreneur who owns a health practice and works as an Executive Vice President Gold at myEcon. Norman enjoys all things fitness. He strongly believes in the motto, "Health is Wealth". He coaches individuals to become a healthier version of themselves. Norman is also a loving husband and a devoted father to his 3 adult children and grandson. Norman and his wife lead a community group of married and single people at his church, Turningpoint LA.