About Us
Board of Directors
Much of the success of the Urban League of Palm Beach County is the result of the dedication and determination of our Board of Directors, which guides our staff, volunteers, donors and sponsors in serving our community.
We are grateful to the following individuals for their enthusiasm and unwavering commitment to the Urban League of Palm Beach County and our mission.
Executive Committee
Carlton Ricky Wade
Board Chair
“B”ing The Best
I joined the Urban League of PBC Board of Directors because I wanted to be able to influence decisions that are made relative to lower income minorities in the arena of housing, education, health care and employment opportunities.
Alfred J. Malefatto
Vice Chair
Lewis, Longman & Walker
I joined the Board of Directors of the Urban League of Palm Beach County (ULPBC) because I strongly support our organizations mission, to assist African Americans and other minorities to achieve social and economic equality. I am proud of the success and accomplishments of the ULPBC in achieving its goals and helping so many in our community.
Heidi Reuwer
Treasurer
Valley National Bank
I joined the Urban League Board of Directors several years ago as I was looking for an opportunity to give back to the Community in a meaningful and personal way. At one time or another, we have or have someone very close to us need opportunity to better our lives. While attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison, I worked as a Legislative Aide and became very familiar with the plight of minorities in inner city Milwaukee. This left a lasting impression and many, many years later, I discovered the Urban League through a good friend and former Urban League Chairperson, Nancy Robin. I am inspired by the testimonials of individuals served and the passion of the Urban League staff to carry out its mission.
Phillip Hutchinson
Secretary
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
I joined the Urban League of Palm Beach County Board of Directors because of the organization’s emphasis on mentoring and guiding children. Ultimately, to economically empower any group, the children have to obtain a great education and solid mentoring, and that is at the heart of what the Urban League of Palm Beach County does.
Grasford W. Smith
Legal Counsel
Akerman LLP
I joined the Urban League of PBC Board of Directors because I saw the important work that the Urban League does for so many well-deserving people within Palm Beach County. By contributing my legal skills pro bono as General Counsel, I am able to give back to the community in a meaningful way and support the Urban League’s charge to “empower community and change lives.”
Deborah Caplan
Past Chair
NextEra Energy
I joined the Urban League of PBC Board of Directors because of their long-standing commitment and positive impact in the community.
Bernard Hampton
Past Chair
Bank of America
I joined the Urban League of PBC Board of Directors because I want the power to ensure young people in every community see a path for themselves to social and economic mobility. That is why I support the Urban League and I am proud of my company for doing the same.
Board Members
Andrew Ashby
TD Bank
Dr. Emma Banks
Inlet Grove Community High School
I joined the Urban League because it assists African-Americans and other minorities in the achievement of social and economic equality. I was, and I am still, impressed by their core values, which include programs such as NULITES, Project Ready, Teen Outreach Program (TOP), Mentoring Program, Children In Need Of Services/ Families In Need Of Services, Youth Crime Program, Comprehensive Housing Counseling and Financial Empowerment Center.
Dr. Mary Ann DuPont
Retired Palm Beach County School District
I joined the Urban League of PBC Board of Directors because it recognizes that the future of Palm Beach County will be no greater than the one we prepare our community to build. To this end, it works to ensure that the words in its mission statement become reality, not just rhetoric.
Jim Gallagher, Jr.
KO-MAR Productions
I joined the Urban League of PBC Board of Directors because I wanted to continue my families legacy of service to the Community. My father served on the board for over a decade and upon his passing I took his place. Helping other less fortunate has been part of families DNA for more than 50 years in Palm Beach County.
Elizabeth Hamma
Hubbard Radio
I joined the Urban League of PBC Board of Directors because the work the Urban League does makes a real and sustainable difference in people’s lives and makes Palm Beach County a better place to live. There’s evidence and results in every client they serve and I’m proud to support their effort.
Javaris Ingram
Enterprise Holdings
I joined the Urban League of Palm Beach County Board of Directors to help inspire, enlighten, and support the community I live in. The Urban League has been committed to providing innovative solutions to persistent societal issues by economic empowerment, education and social justice.
Monclaude Nestor
PNC Bank
Keely Gideon-Taylor
The Palm Beach Post
I want to serve a local organization that strives to make a difference by providing opportunities for the underserved to gain social equality. I want to use my time and talent to bring awareness to ULPBC by helping them tell their many stories of how local lives have been changed through access to education, financial, housing and social services. I want to a part of local impact efforts.
Cliff Viner
AVM, LP Partner
I joined the Board of the Urban League because of my desire to extend my educational and social service philanthropy to the broader Palm Beach community.
Liz Woody
Third Federal Savings & Loan
I joined the ULPBC Board of Directors because I saw the great things this organization was doing for its community. I am passionate about educating our youth and finding the proper path for every individual. The ULPBC has award winning programs to help students get off to a great start as well as partnerships to help those who have temporarily veered off path be successful. We can’t secure our future if we can’t secure our future leaders.
Michael J. Burke
Superintendent School District of Palm Beach County
