Volunteer leadership · 2026–2028
Project Uplift is board-governed and volunteer-led. The Board of Directors provides governance, financial oversight, and mission alignment, while officers, the Volunteer Executive Director, and committee leaders work together to carry the mission forward.
Volunteer executive leadership
As Volunteer Executive Director, Rob works with the Board, officers, volunteer leaders, and community partners to strengthen Project Uplift’s strategy, organizational capacity, partnerships, and execution so the work can be sustained beyond any one individual.
Officers
Retired Business Readiness Leader, TIAA
Jeffrey is a retired business readiness leader whose career included service with a Fortune 100 financial services company. He has held leadership roles in alumni and professional organizations and brings experience in program development, strategic planning, and human resources.
Why Project Uplift: Project Uplift creates a platform to provide financial, mentoring, and career support to students while leveraging alumni experience to add value.
Computer Scientist, U.S. Department of the Navy
Harvey is a computer scientist and lifelong IT professional with more than 35 years of experience. He has served as a programmer, systems engineer, network instructor, and consultant and brings fundraising and technology expertise to Project Uplift.
Why Project Uplift: Project Uplift offers another way to give back to his chapter, alma mater, and the young men who followed after him.
Senior Financial Analyst, Georgia Transmission Corporation
Yohance is a senior financial analyst supporting major energy and infrastructure investments. He brings a strong finance and accounting perspective that helps Project Uplift steward donor resources responsibly.
Why Project Uplift: Project Uplift allows him to translate financial expertise into concrete support for the next generation of students.
Manager, Business Development, USA Truck
Mandel is a business development leader focused on strategic recruiting and building high-performing teams. He draws on experience in marketing, education, and people leadership to support governance, communications, and student-facing initiatives.
Why Project Uplift: Contributing to something bigger than himself gives purpose to his achievements and helps others reach theirs.
At-large directors
Sam supports Project Uplift’s fundraising and grant development work. A proud alumnus and member of Kappa Sigma, he is committed to sustaining student-centered programs for future generations.
Why Project Uplift: Project Uplift offers a structured way to channel brotherhood into tangible resources for students.
President Emeritus, Enterprise State Community College
Stafford is a longtime higher education leader who brings decades of experience in finance, governance, education, and policy, along with a long record of service in Omega Psi Phi.
Why Project Uplift: Project Uplift is a direct way to support students and honor the legacy of those who paved the way.
Bruce contributes to communications and storytelling, helping Project Uplift highlight the impact of scholarships, mentorship, and brotherhood across the community.
Why Project Uplift: Telling the story well inspires more brothers and partners to get involved.
Robert supports finance and audit oversight, helping strengthen the systems that ensure donor support directly benefits students.
Why Project Uplift: He is committed to making sure alumni giving is managed wisely and transparently.
Marcus contributes professional and life experience in finance and audit to help guide Project Uplift’s work and strengthen the foundation behind scholarships and student support.
Why Project Uplift: He is committed to building a durable financial foundation for the mission.
Cross-Divisional Project Manager, Digital & Direct Channel, Delta Air Lines
Martez is a Detroit native and cross-divisional project manager. He combines experience in fundraising, technology, and strategic planning to help Project Uplift grow resources and expand opportunities for students.
Why Project Uplift: Project Uplift represents the kind of community-powered movement that uplifts families and builds lasting impact.
Supply Chain Professional, Honda
Xavier is a supply chain professional who helps keep complex operations running smoothly. He supports development, fundraising, and communications and brings a practical supply chain lens to organizing resources for students.
Why Project Uplift: Project Uplift gives him a way to invest in students the way others invested in him.
Teacher & Head Coach, Lauderdale County Schools
Anthony is a teacher and head football and track coach with more than two decades of experience in education and youth development. He brings classroom, athletics, and leadership experience to governance and student support.
Why Project Uplift: Project Uplift aligns with his belief that service is a lifelong oath, not a moment.
Intensive In-Home Clinical Supervisor, Youth Villages
Eric supports youth and families through high-touch, community-based services. He brings deep experience in mentoring, counseling, problem-solving, and human resources, especially around student support and well-being.
Why Project Uplift: Project Uplift reflects his commitment to help sustain students financially and relationally.
Senior Product Owner, Cummins Inc.
Jovon leads digital product work supporting customers and internal teams. He brings technology, data, and lived student experience to help Project Uplift design scalable, high-impact programs.
Why Project Uplift: The mission mirrors his belief in building real pathways to success.
Principal, Trezevant High School, Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Eric is a lifelong educator with deep experience in school leadership and program development, along with ongoing service through Omega Psi Phi and alumni networks.
Why Project Uplift: He sees service to community and chapter as a proven duty.
Committee leadership
Project Uplift’s committees translate board direction into programs, engagement, fundraising, and community-building.
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