PWRTRC Partners
The Phyllis Wheatley Rise To Read Campaign's listing of partners who help make obtaining our mission & vision for reading mastery amongst our African Diasporan youth possible.
Board of Directors
Chairwoman
Maria L. Scruggs, CEO/Founder
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Community Activist
Alicia Hayes
Carol McNamee
David Sockol
Nashawnbe Smart
Pat Windon
Ruby Johnson
Shelly Jones
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Assistant Treasurer
Vilma Muir
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Former Happy Workers' Board Member
Vivian Bryant
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Friends of the Johnson Library
Kevin Johnson
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Jordan Park Nostalgic Association
S. Rose Smith-Hayes
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Executive Director
Maria L. Scruggs
Executive Assistant
Maleia Baker
Community Partners
Friends of the James Weldon Johnson Library
Kevin Johnson
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Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas West Pasco Counties
Brittney Keene
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Pinellas County School Board
Dr. Lewis Brinson / Dan Evans
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Readers Choice Books
Tangela Bailey
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Literacy Partners
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast
Diana Morello-Deserio / Freddy Williams
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City of St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation
Ketmana Howell
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Friends of the South Community Library
Polly Higgins
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Home Instructions for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY)
Shonyell Johnson
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R’Club Happy Workers Learning Center
Deb Ballinger / Aubri Cherub
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Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation (SPPF)
Bridgette Heller
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St. Petersburg Library System
Mika Nelson/Mandy Morris
Professional Service Partners
Channer CPAs
Kent Channer, CPA
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Daniel Green Designs
Daniel Green
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Diverse Behavioral Solutions
Dr. Carleah East & Zaneta Ellison
Preserve Vision
Joanne Lighter
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Evara Health
Joseph Santini
James Insurance Solutions
Roy & Izabelle James
Thou didst, in strains of eloquence refin'd, Inflame the soul, and captivate the mind.
- Phyllis Wheatley