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St. George’s Scholar Institute’s Board of Directors is comprised of a compassionate and dedicated group of individuals who are interested in doing whatever it takes to help change children’s lives for the better.

St. George’s is seeking motivated individuals who are interested in providing governance and assist with the leadership and general promotion of St. George’s Scholar Institute’s mission and needs. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: providing organizational leadership and advisement, financial management— including adoption and oversight of the annual budget, evaluation and development of key personnel, promotion of the organization, fundraising, and outreach.

Aaron Marcus, Board Chair

Aaron Marcus, Board Chair

Dentons

Partner

Aaron is an attorney who has lived in Louisville since 2010. He has served on the board of St. George’s Scholar Institute since 2016. Although he is not a Louisville native, Aaron has grown to appreciate the community and has become personally invested in its growth and development.

Aaron believes that SGSI provides invaluable lief lessons and scholarly guidance to young men and women in Louisville, particularly Black K through 12th grade students who face life obstacles of no fault of their own. Aaron feels compelled to help these young people have confidence in their future and ample opportunity for success. Aaron feels that he could not find better partners and colleagues than with the board of directors and staff of St. George’s.

Khris Romaine

Khris Romaine

The Rawlings Company

Audit Recovery Support Manager

Khris was born and raised in the West End of Louisville. He attended Louisville Central High School and the University of Louisville. Khris works at the Rawlings Company and has been proudly serving on the St. George’s Board of Directors for over 15 years!

Khris joined the board because he understands some of the issues our young people encounter on a daily basis that can make it hard to focus while balancing the demands at home and at school. He believes that St. George’s makes a difference in ensuring that children get the opportunities that they need to be successful in school and in life. Khris loves the impact that St. George’s has on the people it touches. He is especially impressed by the number of youth that have gone through the program and continue to come back to St. George’s as adults to interact with the new students.

Sarah Huyck

Sarah Huyck

Board Vice Chair

Sarah has been a member of the St. George’s board since March 2020. She is a local attorney who previously worked as a guardian ad litem representing children’s interests in court, and now serves as a child abuse prosecutor. Sarah is a western Kentucky native and UK graduate but has been proud to call Louisville her home for over a decade. Outside of work and community service, Sarah enjoys bowling, traveling, and Kentucky sports, celebrating local traditions like Derby Week, and spending time with her friends, family, and husband.

Sarah’s involvement with St. George’s coincided with the onset of the pandemic; she was amazed by how the organization was able to navigate the challenges that time brought and continued to provide critical services to families and children in the community, such as tutoring and NTI support, during a time of immense need. One of her favorite programs is Reading Rockets, St. George’s summer reading program where she has enjoyed serving as a guest reader. She considers it a privilege to continue serving alongside the entire St. George’s team as an ongoing board member.

Jerica Kelso, Board Treasurer

Jerica Kelso, Board Treasurer

Yum! Brands, KFC

US Control Analyst

Jerica has been a member of the board since 2021. She is a Louisville native and a proud graduate of Louisville Male High School and Morehead State University. Jerica is a licensed CPA and works in the accounting industry. In her free time, Jerica enjoys spending time with friends and family and exploring the Louisville food scene.

Jerica was excited about joining the board after hearing how passionate other board members were about St. George’s and its mission. Once she joined, she saw the staff’s passion and was impressed by the diverse range of programs for students. The programming not only focuses on traditional paths to college but also encourages creative and entrepreneurial path, which can be rare for youth-serving organizations. Jerica’s involvement came at a time when she was looking for a way to give back to the community and also use her accounting background, so she is excited that she gets to do both with amazing people and students.

Abigail Joyce

Abigail Joyce

Board Secretary

Abbie feels honored to serve on the board of St. George’s Scholar Institute. As a former intern, staff, and volunteer, this organization has meant so much to her over the last ten years and she is incredibly proud of the impact SGSI is making in our community.

Krista Drescher-Burke, PhD, MSW

Krista Drescher-Burke, PhD, MSW

Jefferson County Public Schools

Diversity, Equity, and Poverty Programs Division

A proud Louisville native and social worker with 20 years of experience, Krista Drescher is the founder of Drescherbee Consulting. Before starting her own firm, she worked as an equity and inclusion specialist in Jefferson County Public Schools.

Krista joined the board of SGSI in 2024. She was drawn to SGSI after working with Arthur and his team during her time at JCPS, where she was a liaison between the school district and community programs serving youth.

In 2003 she graduated from University of Kentucky with an MSW, and in 2008 she earned a PhD in Social Welfare from University of California, Berkeley. She lives in Louisville with her husband and three kids.

Anthony Anderson

Anthony Anderson

Raytheon Technologies Corporation

Material Program Manager

Anthony is a Louisville native and University of Louisville Speed School Alumnus. He is a proud father, brother, and husband, who strives to stay consistently involved and volunteering in the local community. Anthony joined the St. George’s Board in March 2022.

Anthony believes that “to whom much is given, much is required.” St. George’s is an organization that resonates with Anthony personally. He was inspired to get involved by the history and creation of St. George’s, as it reminded him of the programs that he was afforded as a young man. Anthony joined the St. George’s board to pay it forward and support local youth. Anthony most appreciates the people and environment at St. George’s, and particularly loves seeing former students who stay involved by joining the organization as staff members. Anthony believes this to be a living case and point of what a privilege it is to be a part of Embracing, Educating and Empowering the youth of today.

Cherine Nicole Carter

Cherine Nicole Carter

SGSI Board Member

Cherine Nicole Carter is an experienced board member. She served in various capacities from President, Chairman, Secretary to Volunteer with March of Dimes, NAACP, Hospice, NAMI, Danville Arts Center, West T Hill Community Theater and other organizations committed to education, advocacy, outreach and the Arts. Cherine feels St George’s Scholars Institute encompasses all those things in their programming and dedication to Louisville youth!

Amanda Harris

Amanda Harris

Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center

Project Manager

Mandi decided to join the board of SGSI because she deeply believes in SGSI’s mission and its impact on the community. With a passion for giving back to students, she wanted to use her skills and experience to contribute meaningfully to an organization that is making a real difference. Serving on the board allows Mandi to help shape strategic decisions, amplify the organization’s reach, and ensure that its resources are used effectively to support those in need. It’s a privilege to be part of a group of like-minded individuals who are dedicated to creating positive change and empowering others.  

Justin Spencer

Justin Spencer

Board Member

Since 2011, I have been fortunate to contribute to SGSI in multiple capacities, witnessing the transformative power of embracing, educating, and empowering Louisville’s youth. This firsthand experience has deepened my passion for youth development and strengthened my commitment to SGSI’s mission. Supporting this organization allows me to actively invest in the future of our community by championing opportunities that uplift and inspire the next generation.

Kulwant Singh

Kulwant Singh

Discover

Principal Fraud Services Consultant

When Kulwant moved to the USA in 2009, he had no connections, friends, or family. He learned from my mistakes and established himself by networking and connecting with others. Kulwant’s motto in life is when you give, you receive. Be friendly and help others. This country has given him a lot, and now he is working to give back to his community. When he looks back, he feels that he is blessed to be where he is today.  He is so thankful that he gets to live in this country, which is full of opportunities, so he’s trying to give back by helping others. When Kulwant heard about SGSI, he knew immediately that he belonged here. SGSI’s vision- “We will feed the hungry, educate the uneducated, nurture the youth, and advocate a healthy lifestyle for all” means everything to him and is very close to his heart. Kulwant loves to motivate young kids and works to help inspire them. He enjoys mentoring others and teaching what he’s learned during his personal and professional life. Kulwant believes nothing is impossible and hopes to teach others that if they put their heart and mind into it, anything is possible. SGSI is a great platform where he can be of service to young kids, help them succeed, and make a positive impact in their lives. 

 

Dr. Erica Gray

Dr. Erica Gray

Spalding University

Dean of Students

Committed to community service, Dr. Gray is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and serves on their board. of the University of Louisville Alumni Association. She continues to inspire and lead with a vision of creating equitable and transformative experiences in higher education. St. George’s Scholar Institute is of interest to her because of its purpose in the community. The institute was created as a safe space and community center to protect children and keep them off the street and naturally cultivated into a purposeful guide for children to find themselves in their community to inspire the world. Embrace. Educate. Empower. All characteristics that have adapted into the personal philosophy that Dr. Gray has created through her career and student engagement.

Bob Nesmith

Board Member

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