Working at Public History and archives intersections, Dr. Rhonda Jones serves as the Consortium’s Digital Archivist. An international scholar specializing in cultural memory and digital heritage informatics, she holds a Ph.D. in United States History, a MA in Public History from Howard University, and an MLS from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Whether the task is teaching,...
Ken King is an insightful and proven leader in public affairs with more than a decade of diverse experience in building, linking and coordinating people, projects and resources to strengthen the community. An entrepreneur and thought-leader, Ken is a successful results oriented practitioner when it comes to business and public affairs. As a result, he is a...
Nikiya Moné joined the Consortium in January of 2023 and serves as Finance Manager. Nikiya has over 10 years’ experience in finance and has worked in various industries including banking, manufacturing, and non-profit.
The Reverend Lukata Agyei Mjumbe joined the Consortium in 2023 as Executive Director. He is an honors graduate of Morehouse College and also holds a Masters of Divinity and a Masters of Theology from Princeton Theological Seminary. Lukata is a respected pastor, community organizer and a proven leader with experience dating back to the 1990s...
Hannah Tucker-Flarity serves as the Consortium’s Regional Coordinator in Birmingham, as well as the Program Supervisor for our Gateway Youth Program. Hannah first joined the team in 2022 as an Education Coordinator for Gateway prior to serving in her current role. She has extensive experience in informal education and curriculum development, with specific focuses on...
Jessica O’Connor (she/hers) is the Consortium’s Public History Project Manager. She is a Cheyenne, Wyoming native. A graduate of Winston-Salem State University and University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Jessica holds a B.A. in History and M.A. Museum Studies. She also holds certificates in Inclusive Leadership, Project Management, and Cultural Heritage Preservation. Prior to joining...
Vera Whisenton received her bachelor’s degree from Spelman College in Atlanta in 1964 and went on to pursue a master’s in library science from Atlanta University in 1965. Her vigorous career spanned 42 years, which included serving in influential positions such as the Director of Administrative Services in the Office of the Secretary of the...
Barbara Hogue is the Executive Director of the Christ Church Preservation Trust in Philadelphia, a National Historic Landmark that welcomes 200,000 visitors each year with strategic responsibilities for guiding the education, arts, material culture, and archival programs, as well all preservation and conservation efforts across the historic campus of properties including Christ Church, The Christ...
Roy DeBerry, a native of Holly Springs, MS, recently retired as Vice President for Economic Development and Local Governmental Affairs at Jackson State University. He also served as the Executive Vice President and an Adjunct Professor of Public Policy and Administration, Jackson State University, where he taught two courses. He was also Activist in Residence-2014-16...
Theodore R. Debro, Jr. is the Retired Deputy Director of the Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity (JCCEO), Birmingham, AL. JCCEO, a non-profit organization, is one of 22 Community Action Agencies (CAA) located throughout the State of Alabama to serve all counties in Alabama. His work at JCCEO included the management and oversight of more...
