Meet Our Board
We’re just getting started and are looking for more board members who want to support our mission and values. If you have non profit board or other additive expertise (e.g. legal, planning, community organizing, grant writing), and you want to get involved, we would love to hear from you!
Brandy Davis-Balsamo, President
Brandy Davis Balsamo is a technology executive and community advocate residing in Riviera Beach, FL. She has extensive experience in product management and collaborates with well-known technology brands to launch new software-based products in the market. Despite growing up in Palm Beach County, Brandy has worked in Paris, Silicon Valley, and New York City, and has recently returned to the area. Throughout her career, Brandy has developed a keen interest in purpose-driven companies with a positive socio-environmental impact.
Brandy holds a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Design Strategy from the California College of the Arts in San Francisco, an innovative STEM-designated program designed for modern-day entrepreneurs. She also possesses a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Central Florida. Brandy also studied French at the Alliance Francaise in Paris and is fluent in French.
Julie Logsdon, Treasurer
Julie Logsdon has worked for IBM for 20 years, where she handled global operations and services. After retiring from IBM, she started a small travel business planning vacations in unique international destinations while also managing several real estate investments. Julie is originally from Palm Beach County and has spent most of her career working in various locations across the United States and abroad. During her tenure with IBM, she had the opportunity to work around the world in destinations such as New York, Chicago, Japan, and France. Julie is based in Riviera Beach now and actively volunteers in the community.
Julie has a Bachelor's degree in Finance and a master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance from the University of Florida.
Leroy Kelson IV, Secretary
Leroy Kelson IV is an educator and change agent based in Riviera Beach, Florida. He currently works as a Public-School Administrator (Single School Culture Coordinator) for The School District of Palm Beach County, where he provides instructional leadership and support for teachers to improve classroom instruction and facilitate growth as highly effective educators. He also applies the principles and practices of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) in academic intervention determination and student progress monitoring in the Response to Intervention (RtI) process. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Kelson is also a member of the New Leaders Council Palm Beach and Leadership Florida (Education Class 8)
Before his current role, Leroy was the Dean of Students at Renaissance Charter School at Summit for three and a half years. He also has experience as a 2nd-grade teacher, where he created a classroom environment conducive to learning and provided appropriate activities to address student needs. Leroy holds a Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration, General, from the American College of Education, a Master's degree in Sport Management from the University of San Francisco, and a Bachelor's degree in Public Management from Florida Atlantic University.