The Alani Jacob Foundation · A program of Crystal Life Ministries

The people behind the work.

Leaders from finance, human resources, healthcare, social work, construction, media and quality assurance, working together to build real infrastructure for families in crisis.

Governance

Board of Directors

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Roney Hooks

B.A., Psychology
Board Chair · Chief Creative Officer
Background

Music industry executive since 1987, with work at Sony Music and Bomb Squad Productions; music supervisor; CEO of RoneStone Entertainment.

What he does for us

Chairs the board and leads creative direction, media and event production across our programs and campaigns.

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Ocean Anuru

LMSW, MPH, PMP
Vice Chair · Founder & Managing Director, Dream Keep Consulting
Background

Licensed master social worker with public health and project management credentials.

What she does for us

Serves as vice chair, develops SAFE HUB curriculum and training modules, facilitates institutional trainings and supports grant development.

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Salima Levy

MBA, MHRM
Founder, Executive Director & Trustee
Background

Corporate and nonprofit experience at U.S. Bank, Experian, HBO, Time Warner and LiveOnNY, spanning human resources, organizational effectiveness, analytics, marketing and training. Published author and public speaker.

What she does for us

Leads strategy, programs and partnerships, including SAFE HUB, Rockfort Hall and the Future Leaders Fellowship. Full founder profile →

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Dr. Tanya L.W. Morris

DNP, MSN-Ed, RN, ACUE
Board Member
Background

Pediatric nurse, community nurse and educator.

What she does for us

Hosts and facilitates family workshops, advises on educational program design and leads events and library tours.

Leadership

Executive Officers

Our executive officers contribute their professional services to the mission and receive no cash compensation from organizational funds.

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Rashida Thomas

Certified Scrum Master
Chief Administrative Officer
Background

Business transformation leader with more than 10 years of cross-sector experience in finance, human resources, healthcare and technology.

What she does for us

Oversees administration and operations and supports grant strategy and government funding relationships.

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David Levy

Licensed Electrician (IBEW) · Master Tradesman
Chief Infrastructure Officer
Background

More than 40 years of residential, commercial and government construction experience.

What he does for us

Guides building and infrastructure work, including the rehabilitation of historic Rockfort Hall.

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Danielle Crawford

MBA
Chief Quality Officer
Background

Quality assurance and digital compliance specialist.

What she does for us

Reviews quality and digital compliance across all of our organizational properties and serves as acting secretary.

Programs

Program Team

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Darren Owens

Community Health Outreach & Recruitment Liaison
What he does for us

Leads community engagement and promotion for SAFE HUB and connects families to our programs.

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William Hooks

SAFE HUB Expansion Coordinator
What he does for us

Coordinates the expansion of SAFE HUB to new communities and partners.

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Naomi Hooks

Community Outreach Coordinator
What she does for us

Builds relationships with local businesses and community sponsors.

Work with us

Partner, volunteer or invite us in.

Reach our team at impact@crystal-life-ministries.com.