Board of Directors
Founder & Chairperson |
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Lillie Linear, Ph.D., earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Social Science from Troy State University, Montgomery, Alabama; Master’s degree in Psychology from Bowie State University, Bowie, Maryland. She received her doctorate in Public Service Leadership, specializing in Nonprofit Management. Lillie has over 20 years of supervisory and management experience in the nonprofit sector across the United States and has collaborated with a diverse group of colleagues and consumers. She also has broad experience in managing multi-million dollars projects when she worked for the United States Air Force.
Lillie is the founder and executive director of Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), located in Historic South Atlanta. CAE is an afterschool and summer day program for underserved youth living in Southeast Atlanta. As executive director, Lillie is responsible for the overall strategic planning and operational performance of CAE. Her leadership responsibilities extend to staff, program services, program expansion, and the execution of CAE’s mission. Lillie’s nonprofit experience includes the recruitment and retention of quality staff, as well as research and coordination of professional development opportunities. Further, Lillie provides guidance, facilitation, and coordination in the development of strength-based, culturally-sensitive, individualized service plans and projects for youth and families for academic, and social empowerment. |
Board Members |
Leida Speller, Board Chair
Lurenia Jones, Vice Chair Alexandra Njynski Adou, Board Secretary Lanecia Baldwin, Board Treasurer Nicola Canty Anita Warren Ashley Williams April Pen |
