The Miami-Dade County Black Affairs Advisory Board (BAAB) has elected its new officers who will serve until November 2024.
Pierre E. Rutledge was re-elected Chair. Rutledge is a second-generation Miamian who has cultivated a sterling reputation as a consensus-building, results-oriented leader dedicated to transforming marginalized and underserved communities. He is currently employed with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
Ronald Mumford was elected Vice Chair. Mumford is a child advocate who has worked in the Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare System for many years. He volunteers as a 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project Mentor, and is an Ordained Deacon, and a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He is currently employed as the Youth Manager for CareerSource South Florida.
Phyllis W. Sloan-Simpkins was elected Secretary and served as a Miami-Dade County Firefighter for 25 years prior to retiring. An advocate for her community since 1995, she has served on several community boards including Miami-Dade County Commission for Women, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Liberty City Advisory Board, and has volunteered as a Guardian ad Litem.
Edgar Wright was elected Finance Chair and serves as chair of the board’s Heritage Planning Committee. Wright is a seasoned community advocate and has worked for Miami-Dade County Public Schools as well as the Miami Marlins. As a media consultant with Wrightway Media Services, LLC, he is a strong proponent of making the public aware of available public and private opportunities.
This is a Hy-Lo News Staff Report.
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