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ABOUT

​MISSION STATEMENT:
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African Resource informs, connects, and equips African immigrants in West Michigan with people and resources to foster a flourishing community where recent African immigrants can prosper emotionally, educationally, economically, and socially.

EQUITY STATEMENT:

Diversity strengthens the community. We recognize the barriers of disadvantage and discrimination and create a community where all people are valued and all perspectives are respected and appreciated.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Abe Vreeke

Board Chair

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Joyce Arthur

Secretary

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Bernard Ayoola, PhD

Executive Director

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Don Bratt

Treasurer

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Vacant

Member

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Adetunji Ojo

Member

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Eric   Washington, PhD

Member

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Arin Ebosele

Member

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Joel Westmaas

Member

FUTURENOW! YOUTH EMPOWERMENT TEAM
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Al Gasake

Program Manager

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Toluwani Adekunle, PhD

Health & Wellness

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Salia Georgete

Community Engagement

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Babasola Fateye, PhD

Consultant, STEM

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Michaella Ouoba

Social & Culture

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Carola Corcoran

Consultant, Online Learning

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