As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, we are governed by a Board of Directors that is responsible for overseeing Mission Emanuel’s activities. The Board meets periodically to discuss and vote on the affairs of the organization. Board members also play very significant roles providing guidance to Mission Emanuel by contributing to the organization’s culture, strategic focus, effectiveness, and financial sustainability, as well as serving as ambassadors and advocates.
2026 US Board of Directors
Jeff Alexander (Orlando, FL) – Chair
Margaret Wray (Winston-Salem, NC) – Vice Chair
Rich Laski (Pasadena, CA) – Treasurer
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Jess Bailes (Orlando, FL)
Sarah Budd (Winston-Salem, NC)
Mary Catherine Campbell (Austin, TX)
Elliott Drake (Orlando, FL)
Anna Harper (Dallas, TX)
Nick Nielsen (Calypso, NC)
Steve Rowell (Winston-Salem, NC)
Lindsay Scott (McLean, VA)
Dawn Sechrest (Winston-Salem, NC)
Melissa Wilmoth (Houston, TX)
Mike Zizmer (Orlando, FL)
2026 Dominican Board of Directors
Rafael Alejo Pena
Ruben Brito Correa
Carlos Caceres De La Guarda
Pedro Jimenez Perez
Jose Perez Ramirez
Rosa Sierra De Polanco
Jim Sweeney

