Board members

chnfavDeSean L. Bailey

DeSean L. Bailey was born and raised on the south side of Chicago, Illinois, and currently resides in both Los Angeles and San Diego, California.  He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Services with an emphasis in Community Youth Development at Springfield College in Massachusetts.  His Master’s of Arts was earned at San Diego State University in Arts and Education with an emphasis in Multicultural Counseling. Currently working on his PhD in Philosophy of Sports Psychology at the University for Integrative Studies in San Diego, Bailey plans to specialize in working with high profile individuals, including celebrities and athletes, providing ethno- therapy for performance enhancement and personal growth.  Bailey’s entrepreneurial projects include independent film producing and directing as well as family entertainment DVD series distribution, as well as developing a broadcast company focusing on international urban programming. His philanthropic work involves business development, grant writing, and marketing to raise funds for several nonprofit agencies, including Foster Care Agency National Youth Advocacy Program, The San Diego Youth Congress, and the development of a Chicago based woman’s shelter.   After his recent stint in Rome, Italy summer 2010, teaching Empowerment in working with the Multi-cultural Client, at the World Conference of Psychology, Bailey understand the precedent need for more male presence in higher education. This has become a new personal challenge for Bailey’s life legacy.

 

chnfavEric D. Hagan

Eric D. Hagan is a resident of San Diego, California and works for the Bank of America as a Senior Loan Officer, and has extensive background and experience in the real estate and mortgage arena, and is a certified Notary Public.  Hagan earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.  He is affiliated with numerous civic groups and non profits, including: Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors; The National Association Real Estate Brokers (NAREB); National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP); Urban League of San Diego County (Non – Profit); San Diego Home Loan Counseling Center (Non – Profit); Neighborhood House Association (Non – Profit); City Heights Community Development Corporation (Non – Profit); San Diego Housing Commission; Morehouse Alumni Association; San Diego Officials Association – (Youth / High School Softball Umpire); San Diego County Football Association (Pop Warner / High School Referee); Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Sigma Lambda- Director of Education (Researched, re-developed and implemented a youth education mentoring program at Lincoln H.S., Morse H.S., and Hoover H.S.).

 

chnfavDonna Kent

Donna Kent is a native of San Diego, California. She is currently a “senior animal trainer” for the Zoological Society of San Diego at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park (previously known as the Wild Animal Park), and has worked in the animal care and training field for over twenty years.  She has hands on experience working with a variety of exotic and domestic animals. Donna has a B.A. in Geography – with emphasis in Environmental and Resource Management and a Minor in biology – with emphasis in Animal Behavior and Marine Biology from San Diego State University .   Ms. Kent has a passion for working with animals, children, and the environment.  Her other interests include: cooking, gardening, travel, camping, and water sports.

 

chnfavMarceline M. Marques

Marceline Marques is a native of San Diego, California.  An elementary school principal in the San Diego Unified School District, Mrs. Marques has worked in the education field since 1986 as teacher, project resource teacher, peer coach, and administrator.  Mrs. Marques earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from San Diego State University in Drama with an emphasis in Design for Stage, and minored in Spanish.  She returned to SDSU to earn her multiple subject K-12 teaching credential, and again to earn her Master’s Degree in Educational Administration as well as her Professional Educational Administration credential.  Mrs. Marques is a member of the Association of Hispanic School Administrators and the Administrator’s Association of San Diego branch of the Association of California School Administrators.  She has extensive experience in academic, report, and grant writing, as well as in community studies.  She is affiliated with the SDSU Department of Psychology; UCSD Department of Research; UCSD Department of Wellness; and the YMCA Mission Valley and Toby Wells branches.  Mrs. Marques is a member of the SDUSD Wellness Committee, the Kearny Community Cluster of Schools Committee, and the Serra Mesa Principals Group. Her philanthropic involvements include volunteerism at Friends of Cats, volunteer makeup designer and artist at Joan Kroc Salvation Army’s Junior Theatre, and volunteer Junior High Catechist and professional trainer of Catechists for Santa Sophia Catholic Church.

 

chnfavVernon Moore

Richard Vernon Moore is a San Diego native and the son of Drs. Gene and Juel Moore. Vernon attended and graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a Bachelor’s Degree in English. He then obtained his teaching credential at the University of San Diego.  Mr. Moore earned his masters’ degree in education as well as his Administrative Credential from San Diego State University.  He is currently enrolled in a doctoral program at SDSU, and is the Executive Director of Student Services with SDUSD.  Mr. Moore has worked as teacher, literacy administrator, dean of students, vice principal, and principal for San Diego Unified School District. One of his most challenging assignments was as principal at ALBA Community Day School, which serves pupils who have been expelled from their regular schools in SDUSD.  Mr. Moore’s affiliations include the City Heights Educational Collaborative—a group of elementary, secondary and university educators spearheaded by local businessman Sol Price and Price Charities; educational partner with the Old Globe Theater, Mainly Mozart, and California Ballet; and community partner with North Park Community Association and Urban Youth Collaborative.  Mr. Moore is an active member of Zeta Sigma Lambda, the local chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; he is the current president of the Association of African American Educators; and he serves as a leadership forum member of the Association of California School Administrators.