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Legacy League Power Board
Pat Gillum Sams
Legacy League Founder, CEO
Pat is the Founder/CEO of The Sistah Covenant, a platform for women of color to empower other women of color. Her podcast launched November 1, 2020; during these challenging times, from pan demic to protest, Pat felt it was important to create a trusted space to provide a platform for powerful and purposed women to connect and encourage authentic dialogue around relevant life topics such as politics, social unrest, finances, spiritual connections, relationships, health, wellness and professional advancement. As Pat began to put plans in motion for the next chapter of her life, she retired from JEA in September 2021, and formed The Legacy Group L-A-M, LLC, where she is the CEO/Executive Director of a consulting firm dedicated to corporate and organizational Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: branding, programing, sourcing, professional coaching, learning & development and community engagement. In addition, Pat had the vision to continue her impactful work and take her passion for mentoring young women to the next level, she recently created The Legacy League, Inc., where she is the Founder/CEO; a leadership development program designed to mentor and empower young professional women of color to positively impact their communities and the world.
Dr. Barbara Darby
Legacy League Board Chair
Retired, Campus President FSCJ
A member of Woodlawn Presbyterian Church since relocating to Jacksonville from New York in 1972, Dr. Barbara Ann Darby retired as president of the North Campus and the Nassau Center of Florida State College at Jacksonville in July 2015. She held this position since 1998. Dr. Darby received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Hunter College in New York, a Master of Education degree from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Florida. She received her Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of North Florida. She gives God, the Center of her life, all praise and glory for whatever she has accomplished.
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Sheila Fleming
Legacy League Board Vice Chair
Principal Grant Writer
WesCourt Advisors, LLC
My life and professional experiences have equipped me with the necessary tools to position your organization to fund viable programs. I am committed to use the high-level research and excellent communication skills acquired while pursuing my Master of Marketing Communication degree from Florida State University.
Wanda Willis
Legacy League Board Secretary
Vice President for Civic Leadership at the Community Foundation for Northeast Florida
Wanda Willis, Vice President for Civic Leadership at the Community Foundation for Northeast Florida has provided dedicated visionary leadership to help community and an array of opportunities to enhance different organizations across Jacksonville. As an advancement and fundraising executive for over 20 years, her role in Civic Leadership provides the foundation for stimulating philanthropy and building a better community.
Wanda demonstrates her community leadership by serving on the following Boards: Women’s Giving Alliance, Teach for America, and the American Cancer Society. She is a graduate of Leadership Jacksonville Class of 2002, and an active member of Gamma Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and currently serves as President of The Bold City Chapter of the Links, Incorporated.
Melissa Fulmore-Hardwick
Legacy League Treasurer
CIO, CSI Companies
Seasoned executive and CIO with extensive IT leadership experience, Melissa is dedicated to driving success within corporations while fueling social impact on a global scale. She is passionate about empowering individuals to elevate their careers and committed to fostering an environment where innovation and social responsibility thrive together.
Giving back to the community helps Melissa to create balance, inspire young people and champion emerging talent. She is the Founder of Brown Girls in the Boardroom, Inc and maintains several board positions, hosts workshops to help women get excited about their career and helps underserved youth throughout Northeast Florida realize their true talent. Melissa is also a devoted member and leader in her church ministry.
Rosemary Winbush
Legacy League Board Chaplain
Speaker, Author, Leader, Trainer (SALT)
Kairos International
Rosemary Winbush is an author, speaker, consultant, blogger, trainer, coach, and producer focusing on women, children, families, and ministry/business leadership teams. She is gifted in helping others reach their maximum potential through self-evaluation, developing directional tracks, and producing results that yield success. Rosemary has worked with children and families for more than 30 years. She has over 30 years of ministry leadership, 19 years of ministerial staffing experience, along with corporate and community serving experience.
Dawn Johnson
Legacy League Board Member
Agency Owner
Dawn Johnson State Farm, LLC
As a champion for connectivity and community impact, I’m a graduate of Florida State University with a degree in Economics and a double minor in Psychology and African American Studies. I started my career in insurance on the corporate side in 1992. I opened my own insurance agency in 2006. I have been married to my current husband since 1995 and we have a beautiful daughter who is currently in college.
Beyond business, I co-founded and chaired organizations focused on leadership, workforce and business development. Extensive civic engagement includes serving on numerous boards for hospitals, schools, and economic initiatives, earning a number of prestigious awards all to be found in my bio. Through DawnJohnsonEmpowers.com, I promote Civic Engagement, Women’s Empowerment and Financial Empowerment, curating transformative events and dialogues documented on my YouTube channel. These fun and engaging experiences promote impact, action and accountability. I am expanding my services to include speaker, presenter and consultant. My recently released “8 Steps to Financial Empowerment” book can be found on Amazon with another book “Rules of Engagement” following in June and others over the next few years. Most importantly, I find harmony with all that I do through faith, family, friends and fun enjoying travel and prioritizing healthy lifestyle choices.
LaKesha Womack
Legacy League Board Member
Owner, Lead Consultant
Womack Consulting Group
LaKesha Womack is the Owner and Lead Consultant with Womack Consulting Group. Since 2005, the firm has provided Brand Management, Leadership Training, Strategic Planning, and Political Consulting to professionals, not-for-profit organizations, churches, colleges/universities, and businesses worldwide through retreats, seminars, and one-on-one consultations.
She has served as a business strategy presenter for numerous Chambers of
Commerce and professional organizations, including serving as an Executive Coach for the Black Enterprise Entrepreneur’s Conference and the Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit. In addition to providing growth strategies for organizations, LaKesha works with newly formed teams, fractured teams, and boards of directors to teach leadership and professional development strategies that enhance communication, increase emotional intelligence, and improve organizational effectiveness.
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