PWRTRC Partners
The Phyllis Wheatley Rise To Read Campaign's listing of partners who help make obtaining our mission & vision for reading mastery amongst our African Diasporan youth possible.
Board of Directors
Chairwoman
Maria L. Scruggs, CEO/Founder
Community Activist
Alicia Hayes
Carol McNamee
David Sockol
Nashawnbe Smart
Pat Windon
Ruby Johnson
Shelly Jones
Assistant Treasurer
Vilma Muir
Former Happy Workers' Board Member
Vivian Bryant
Friends of the Johnson Library
Kevin Johnson
Jordan Park Nostalgic Association
S. Rose Smith-Hayes
Parent & Community Activist
Lawrence Clermont
Executive Director
Maria L. Scruggs
Executive Assistant
Regina Parkes
Community Partners
Friends of the James Weldon Johnson Library
Kevin Johnson
Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas West Pasco Counties
Brittney Keene
Pinellas County School Board
Dr. Lewis Brinson / Dan Evans
Readers Choice Books
Tangela Bailey
Literacy Partners
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast
Diana Morello-Deserio / Freddy Williams
City of St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation
Ketmana Howell
Friends of the South Community Library
Polly Higgins
Home Instructions for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY)
Shonyell Johnson
R’Club Happy Workers Learning Center
Deb Ballinger / Aubri Cherub
Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation (SPPF)
Bridgette Heller
St. Petersburg Library System
Mika Nelson/Mandy Morris
Professional Service Partners
Channer CPA
Kent Channer, CPA
Daniel Green Designs
Daniel Green
Diverse Behavioral Solutions
Dr. Carleah East & Zaneta Ellison
Joanne Lighter
Preserve Vision
Joseph Santini
Evara Health
James Insurance Solutions
Roy & Izabelle James
Thou didst, in strains of eloquence refin'd, Inflame the soul, and captivate the mind.
- Phyllis Wheatley