A Ph.D. in African and African American History, Sheila Flemming is Founder and Volunteer President of the Black Rose Foundation for Children, Inc. She oversees the day-to-day operations of the foundation including programming, finances, fund development, marketing, and constituency support. Dr. Sheila encouraged the founders of the Moore-Myers Children’s Fund (MMCF) to establish the organization and Black Rose Foundation for Children, Inc. served as the fiduciary for MMCF until they received their 501c3. She sees her role as a member of the Board of Directors of MMCF is to help shepherd the organization to greatness by nurturing the potential in children served. Dr. Sheila is also serving as Associate Editor of Phylon: The Clark Atlanta University Review of Race and Culture at Clark Atlanta University (Atlanta, GA). She has spent most of her career in the academy as a historian, dean, and
vice president. She is the author of Bethune-Cookman College 1904-1994: The Answered Prayer to a Dream and she has contributed articles on African and African American women, Nelson Mandela, Mary McLeod Bethune, and Black Women’s Health in published works. She and her daughters (Attorney Alero Afejuku and Dr. Ayo Gathing) recently penned an article, “Love Lessons: Black Women Teaching Black Girls to Love,” in Black Women’s Mental Health:
Balancing Strength & Vulnerability and two children’s books: “J is for Justice” and “I Am Love: A Book About the Meaning of Love.” Dr. Sheila is the mother of two daughters and Mimi to four grandsons.

Lamonte Winston, President & CEO of The Winston Group a Life Skills & Sports Consulting Firm located in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. I have been with Moore-Myers Children’s Fund as a board member for just over a year now. I became involved with MMCF after having an introductory conversation with Dr. Justine (she’s quite convincing). Once I saw the dedication, commitment, and admiration that everyone had for Dr. Justine and Rick I knew I was with the right group of people that could really impact and transform the lives of our young people from the inside out!

Mike is a Jacksonville native who has worked in the golf industry around the country for more than 10 years. He currently is the Jacksonville Tour Director for the US Am Tour, while also serving in several other aspects of the golf industry. Mike started on the Advisory Board with MMCF in April of 2018, and has transitioned into the current role of MMCF GROWTH Academy Director. He joined the organization to give back, & to help kids realize the limitless opportunities that can arise through this great game of golf.

Larry Winters
PGA TOUR, Inc.
With MMCF since 2018
I became a board member to utilize my skills and resources to help MMCF reach as many young people as possible.

Chanteya Lawrence, Board Member and Treasurer, Proud aunt to 7 nieces and nephews, 1 godson, and endless adopted nieces and nephews
Occupation: Executive Director, Corporate Development-Automotive at JP Morgan Chase
Tenure: 7 years
Why is MMCF important to you? MMCF is important to me because it is focused on shaping our greatest treasure…children. Our focus is on exposing children to a new sport while focusing on the values that will make them great people as they go out in the world. We are the catalyst for shaping these young people and positioning them for future opportunities that might now have been on their radar as a possibility.

Mr. Blackston retired from Verizon Communications. As co-founder of MMCF, he wants to share the kind of experience he had as a child. The parents in his community were the village that raised him collectively. That’s what he wants for our eagles because the sky is the limit.

Dr. Justine Redding is President and co-founder of Moore-Myers Children’s Fund, Inc. Justine graduated from Columbia University with a doctorate degree in education. Her mission involves serving others and providing opportunities to children that will help them grow and lead to successful lives. She is a multi-talented individual with years of experience in exercise physiology, teaching and curriculum development, and business and etiquette training. She has a passion for sports, dance, golf, travel, and children. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, NAACP, Delta Kappa Pi International Honor Society and other business, civic and social organizations.