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Nadine J. Parker

Chair

A native third generation Washingtonian, Ms. Parker was born and raised and received her early education in Ward 7. She was the third child born to the late Shirley Brent Bellfield and Earl Brent. Ms. Parker’s great-grandfather, Earl W. Brent was the first Pastor of the historic First Baptist Church of Deanwood. Ms. Parker began her career in the substance abuse prevention field in 1991 with the Marshall Heights Community Development Organization’s “Fighting Back” Initiative, focusing on ATOD prevention and treatment issues in the District. In 1994 she joined the DC Coalition Against Drugs and Violence as one of its founding members, developing after school programs to include golf and midnight basketball leagues for youth in Ward 7. Ms. Parker also worked in the Office of Ward 7 Councilmember Kevin P. Chavous. She has served on the Board of Directors of Mother Against Drunk Driving (MADD) District of Columbia Chapter, The Owl School PTA, the Duke Ellington School of the Arts Show Choir, Washington Regional Alcoholic Program (WRAP), and was appointed by the District of Columbia’s Alcohol Beverage Control Board to serve as a member on the Advisory Committee on the Alcoholic Beverage Regulations.

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Currently, Ms. Parker is the Executive Director of the National Capital Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking (NCCPUD). NCCPUD, a coalition organized in 1997 to reduce underage drinking through community and state coalitions, serves as a catalyst for youth, community organizations, government and citizens to reduce and prevent underage drinking and other harmful substances in and around the Washington Metropolitan area. Ms. Parker has led NCCPUD in its efforts for the past ten years, developing and implementing public policy around alcohol and tobacco. She has also trained over 500 junior and high school students as youth advocates, making positives changes in alcohol and tobacco policies and prevention efforts within their communities. Ms. Parker is a certified prevention specialist and serves as the Director of the Wards 3 & 4 DC Prevention Center.

 

Robyn Smith Goodwine

Executive Director

Ms. Goodwine is the daughter of the late Lloyd D. Smith and late Esther S. Smith who were selfless givers to their family and community. Raised in Ward 7 of Washington, DC, She is a current resident of Prince George’s County, MD. Ms. Goodwine has had an extensive professional administrative career and is currently a Senior Human Resources professional for a business consultant firm in Washington, DC. She is also active in community outreach activities and ministries at her Church.

 

Educated in private and public schools in Washington, DC, Ms. Goodwine attended Hampton University in Hampton, VA, Trinity College in Washington, DC, and graduated magna cum laude from Strayer University with a Bachelor of Business Administration. She is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources through the Human Resources Certification Institute.

As a co-founder of the Lloyd D. Smith Foundation, Ms. Goodwine serves on the board, serves as spokesperson, and manages the Foundation’s administrative and communication functions.

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Tracy Y. Hector

Treasurer

Ms. Hector is a former pre-school teacher in Prince Georges County, Maryland. She has more than 25 years of health care experience, working with several hospitals and other health care organizations in the Greater Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area. Prior to teaching she was employed at Tender Loving Care Health Services, headquartered in Lake Success, New York. During her 10-year tenure with Tender Loving Care, Ms. Hector worked as a Home Health Care Liaison for the agency's D.C. branch, and was promoted to Southeast Divisional Operations Trainer, traveling extensively throughout the east coast.

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Ms. Hector is a graduate of T.C. Williams High School, Alexandria, Virginia, attends Prince Georges' Community College and is also a current student at the Decorating Training Institute, Stuart, Florida. In 2008, she received her certification in Early Childhood Development. Ms. Hector is a graduate of The Academy of Design and Decorating, Peterborough, New Hampshire, and is a Certified Decorating Professional. She is the owner of an interior decorating and redesign business in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Ms. Hector is a founding member of the Lloyd D. Smith Foundation and stepdaughter of the late Lloyd D. Smith.

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Angela Tucker

Secretary

Born and raised in Ward 7 of Washington, DC, Ms. Tucker attended D.C. public schools through middle school, and graduated high school in Montgomery County, MD. A federal government employee for over 20 years, she currently serves as a Records and Information Management Specialist. Prior to joining the federal government, she held various administrative positions in the private industry sector.

Ms. Tucker is an active member of Ebenezer AME Church in Fort Washington, MD. She shares her talents and gifts through the creative art of liturgical dance, graphic art, and scrapbooking. She outreaches, teaches and inspires others throughout her community to connect and express themselves through the arts. Her outreach efforts also include event planning and decorating.

A board member of the Lloyd D. Smith Foundation, Ms. Tucker serves as the Foundation's Secretary and is a member of the Foundation's scholarship award committee. She is the youngest child of the late Lloyd D. Smith and Esther S. Smith.

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Lisa Miller

Advisor

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Ms. Miller is the daughter of Lynn H. Smith, who was born and raised in Deanwood section of Ward 7. Although Lisa was born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island, she spent all of her childhood summers in Ward 7, spending time with her grandparents and cousins.

Lisa received a BA degree in Mass Media from Hampton University. Upon completing her degree at Hampton University, Ms. Miller took a job where she served as Assistant Director of Admissions for Franklin and Marshall College, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. A few years later, Ms. Miller moved back to the Washington D.C. and became an Assistant Director of Admissions for The George Washington University. At both schools, she was responsible for general recruitment but headed their Minority recruitment. The Washington, D.C. schools served as part of her territory for overall recruitment.

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Although Ms. Miller was on her way to a successful career in the corporate world with Xerox Corporation, her love for education continued to pull at her. She decided to resign from Xerox Corporation and pursue a teaching career, completing the educational requirements to do so. Ms. Miller received a Master's Degree in Education, with a specialty in Montessori Education, from Loyola College in Baltimore Maryland. She served as a D.C. Public Schools teacher for many years.

Ms. Miller decided to begin her own Montessori school, when her children were young. She began Jamon Montessori Day School in 1996 and continues to serve as Head of School. Her school is an international Montessori school located in Silver Spring, Maryland and has served students from Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia.

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Since her high school years, Ms. Miller has admired Lloyd D. Smith's love for the community and his hard work and determination to empower Ward 7. He served as a role model and demonstrated to her the true meaning of a public servant. Lloyd D. Smith was a clear example to Ms. Miller of a person who knew how important it was to be loyal and committed to your community and that we all have a role to play in making our society better. Ms. Miller's love and appreciation for the life of Lloyd D. Smith, her love for education, and her family roots in Ward Seven, make it an honor for her to serve on the Board of Directors for the Lloyd D Smith Foundation. She currently serves on the scholarship committee.

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