Our Team
Board
Herbert Hopkins
President / CEO
Herbert brings decades of international experience in public health, youth development, and refugee services. He has led projects across Southeast Asia and the U.S., focusing on maternal health, education, and immigrant support.
Nancy Hopkins
Secretary
Nancy has extensive leadership in economic development, mental health, and aging services. She’s directed international programs and now runs Sort and Simplify, helping older adults transition with care and dignity.
Yvor Stoakley
Director
Yvor is a retired attorney, teacher, and journalist with a passion for racial and gender equity. His global teaching and lifelong civic engagement enrich his ongoing advocacy in the Chicago area.
Monić Rayford
Director
Monić is a healthcare leader with expertise in business development, operations, and memory care. Currently pursuing her PhD, she is driven by a passion for service and mentorship as a mother and professional.
Alexis India
Director
Alexis is a nationally recognized fundraising expert and nonprofit leader. With 30+ years in the field, she coaches organizations on building strong philanthropic foundations and achieving lasting impact.
In Memorium
Remembering Beth Holtam
On Monday, July 28, we lost beloved Beth Holtam to heart disease. Some of our Board were lucky to know Beth for 35 years, while some of us knew her only on Zoom for the two years she met with us at board meetings. Beth graced our meetings with good humor and wise advise. Beth’s stories put the mid-20th Century history of Liberia in context for those of us who were new to it. Happily, she was able to enjoy our May 2025 newsletter featuring her stories. We will keep the compilation of the stories she wrote for our newsletters on our website in tribute to her.