The Executive Board, comprised of Drenica Spears, Tanya Callaway, Elena Temple, Gregory Lee, and Troye Macarthy was established during the first year of the Network’s inception.

As the governing body, our responsibilities consist of coordinating and implementing activities established by the Network. We have established the Articles of Incorporation and currently documenting bylaws and standard operating procedures for the Network. We would like to present the

Executive Board Members:

Drenica Spears

A native of New Orleans, LA. She’s a graduate of McDonogh #35 H.S. and Howard University (Information Systems) . She’s currently pursuing her graduate studies at University of Maryland in Technology Management. Drenica is an Information Technology professional specializing in remote computing and network infrastructures.
Gregory Lee is a native of New Orleans. He’s a graduate of Sarah T. Reed H.S. and Xavier University.

Greg Lee

The Assistant Sports Page Editor for the Washington Post and an Adjunct Professor at University of Maryland. Greg is also a featured member is this edition.
Elena Temple is a native of New Orleans, LA. She’s a graduate of Xavier Prep H.S., Spelman College, and pursued graduate studies at the University of Maryland. Elena is the former Press Secretary for Congressman Albert Wynn (D-MD) and has worked in public relations for the Mayor of DC and the President of the DC School Board. Elena is a Public Relations Specialist and Political Strategist.

Tanya Callaway

A native of Louisiana having resided in several towns of our great state. She’s a graduate of Tuskeegee University (Electrical Engineering) and continued her graduate studies in Electrical Engineering and Law at Louisiana State University. Tanya is a telecommunications professional, President and CEO of First Touch Communications, Inc. Her website is www.firsttouchinc.com

Troye Macarthy

A native of Lake Charles, LA. She’s a graduate of Lagrande H.S. and Hampton University . She continued her graduate studies at George Mason University (Public Administration ) and is currently a doctoral candidate at Howard University for Political Science. Troye is the Chief of Staff for D.C. Office of Property Management.

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