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Tomekia Rush

From AmeriCorps Member to American Red Cross Biomedical staff, Tomekia is an energetic, innovative community service and nonprofit management leader. With nearly two decades of program management experience, this Auburn University at Montgomery alumna, serves as a notable change agent who has set her sights on addressing adult literacy challenges as President of the Lee County Literacy Coalition (LCLC) Executive Board. Going into her second year of presidency, she is most proud that the board has dedicated over $10k of in-kind time, just this year, to ensure the increased visibility of the LCLC mission. Certainly not one to be all work and no play, she's a bonafide fun aunt, world traveler, and Sugar Angel volunteer creating artistic cakes for chronically ill kids through Icing Smiles.

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Patricia (Pat) Stewart

Ms. Stewart is an advocate and supporter of the organization. As co-founder and Principal of Innovative Healthcare Solutions, Pat was responsible for the quality of consulting services provided to Innovative Healthcare Solutions clients. Working across the United States with healthcare executives and her consultants, she played a key role in growing, marketing, and managing the practice’s consulting services. Under Pat’s guidance from 2000 to 2016, Innovative Healthcare Solutions, Inc. received multiple national awards as a leader in healthcare technology consulting. Pat sold her healthcare technology consulting company in 2016 and has retired from business. Throughout her career, she has tried to combine her business skills with her desire to help others and “give back” in a meaningful way.

 

One of Pat’s goals for her retirement has been to dedicate more time for positive change in our community. She provides her professional expertise to LCLC as well as the Food Bank Garden, Stop Hunger Now, Christian Women’s Job Corps of Lee County, United Way of Central Alabama, and the YWCA of Central Alabama. Pat is a Certified Public Accountant with degrees in Biology and Accounting from Auburn University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

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​Tenley Lewis

Born and raised in a suburb of Baltimore, Maryland, Ms. Lewis attended college at Virginia Tech graduated 1984 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. While employed as a software analyst for Lockheed Martin, she earned a Masters degree in Systems Management from the University of Southern California. In 1988, Tenley earned a position as an IT Project Manager with IBM and relocated to Atlanta in 1990. Prioritizing family first to raise her children, she retired in 1993. After moving to Auburn in 2001, her community connections include: Chapter Advisor for Delta Gamma at Auburn University, 2003-2007, Lee-Scott Academy Board of Directors, 2008-2011, East Alabama Community Ballet Board of Directors, 2015-2020, and Jule Collins Smith Museum Advisory Board, 2017- 2023. Tenley and her husband Brian are the proud parents to two sons; Patrick, 30 and Mitchell, 26.
 

Shakari Cunningham 

Shakari Cunningham is a dedicated mother to two beautiful children. She holds a B.S. in Apparel Merchandising from Auburn University, graduating in 2017. Previously, Shakari served as the Vice Chair of the Junior Board for the Lee County Literacy Coalition, where she actively contributed to initiatives aimed at enhancing literacy resources in the community. Shakari is the liturgical dance team leader at Mount of Transfiguration Church in Opelika. Her passion for literacy and education stems from a desire to make a meaningful impact and raise awareness about available resources for individuals facing literacy challenges. Shakari strives to be a change agent in her community, working to promote positive advancements in the literacy movement.

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Danielle Moore

Ms. Moore is a proud Auburn, Alabama native and a devoted mother to three incredible boys. As the owner of Dani Cheesecake, a locally based company, I have combined my love for baking with my passion for helping others. With a career rooted in customer service, I have honed my skills in understanding and meeting the needs of people from all walks of life. Through Dani Cheesecake, I strive to bring joy to my community through delicious, homemade treats that are crafted with care and attention to detail.

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Sutricia Johnson

Sutricia Johnson serves as the Director of Case Management at East Alabama Health in Opelika, Alabama. She has over 30 years of nursing experience spanning care in cardiac stepdown, medical-surgical, and quality. In her current role, she focuses on insurance certification, social work, discharge planning, and community outreach through her work with the Opelika Mobile Wellness Clinic. Most recently, she has been tasked with leading the Health Equity and Diversity efforts at East Alabama Health.

 

Since 2009, Sutricia has also served as a Faith Community nurse for the Opelika-Auburn area. She is currently serving at True Deliverance Holiness Church in Auburn, Alabama. Sutricia has a passion for serving her community and providing health education and resources to all, particularly focusing on the underserved, uninsured, and underinsured individuals. Her dedication to equitable care was recognized in 2023 when she received the Daisy Award for Health Equity. Sutricia earned an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from Troy University, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and an Executive MBA from Auburn University-Montgomery. She serves on multiple boards in her community and was most recently appointed as Commissioner for the Opelika Housing Authority.

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Chelsea Rand-Fleming

Chelsea Rand-Fleming, originally a native of Middle Georgia, obtained her bachelor’s degree in chemistry, with a minor in management from Georgia Southwestern State University. Currently she is pursuing her PhD in Biochemistry at Auburn University. During her time at Auburn University, she has spent many hours performing as a mentor and being a community advocate in many capacities. For several years, she served in a leadership capacity for NOBCCHE (National Organization for the Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers). Additionally, she served as president and outreach chair for the local chapter of YCC (Younger Chemists Committee) a branch of the American Chemical Society. She also was chosen by the ASBMB (American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) to be a participant in the Science Advocacy Training Program. Most recently, after her own cancer diagnosis, Mrs.Rand-Fleming founded the advocacy organization E4:14 Circle of Women Warriors. This group serves as a support group and safe space for women cancer warriors and survivors within the Auburn/Opelika area. Chelsea looks forward to contributing her love for the sciences alongside her years of outreach, mentoring, and community advocacy towards the goals of LCC. Chelsea Rand-Fleming and her husband Saevonne are parents of two beautiful daughters, Aria (10) and Chavonne (soon to be 1).

 

Alison Allen-Reese

Alison Allen-Reese is a seasoned retail management professional with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as Branch Manager at PNC Bank. A proud graduate of The University of Alabama, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications and Information Science with a minor in Women's Studies. Born in Montgomery, Alabama, Alison has been a dedicated resident of Lee County for the past 19 years. Beyond her professional achievements, Alison is deeply committed to serving her community. She is an active member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Opelika, where she holds the position of Chaplain for the PEARLS missionary group. Additionally, she is a member of the Auburn Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., where she contributes as the Economic Development committee chair and a member of the Arts & Letters committee.

 

Alison has been happily married to Sterling Reese of Opelika since 2007. She is a devoted step-mother to Shirez and Aaron, and a loving grandmother to Skye and Shandan

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Carole Harrison 

Carole Harrison has been a Realtor in Lee County since 1999 and is currently the Qualifying Broker at Porter Properties.  Prior to her real estate career she spent 16 years in the health care industry with a Fortune 500 company in sales and marketing. She is the current Past President of the Lee County Association of Realtors and has been heavily involved with her profession having, served on many committees and elected positions locally but also on the state level. She most recently finished serving as a Commissioner for two 5 year terms with the Alabama Real Estate Commission.  The Kiwanis Club of Auburn and the Lee County Literacy Coalition are civic organizations where she volunteers her time outside of real estate. Carole is a graduate of Auburn University with a BS in Biological Sciences and has an MBA in Marketing from the University of Georgia.  Carole lives in Auburn with her husband Steve and they have 6 grandchildren that live in the Atlanta area.

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