Phil Mothershed is a military veteran who served in the Marine Corps for 8 years. He is a leader with extensive experience in operations, testing, and project management. He has 16 years of experience as a Reliability engineer in the Defense Industry. Mr. Mothershed holds a BS in Electronics Engineering from Southern University A & M College. He has done a lot of community work in his local community and volunteered for STEM projects with the companies he worked at. He’s an avid traveler and loves to attend live sports events. He loves spending time with family and mentoring the youth.

Tamika L. Jones, a dedicated birth worker and advocate, is committed to empowering women through compassionate support and education. With over 20 years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in nutrition from Southern University and A&M College, Tamika focuses on reducing maternal and infant mortality in Louisiana, especially among African American women. As a member of the Pregnancy Associated Mortality Review Committee and a Sista Midwife Productions R.E.S.T. Institute fellow, she champions informed choices and equity in healthcare. Beyond her impactful work, Tamika enjoys traveling, listening to music, and cherishing time with loved ones.

Lisa Porter is currently employed as a teacher in the St. Tammany Parish Public School System. In addition to her work in education, she is the Principal Dancer of Millisia White's New Orleans Society of Dance Baby Doll Ladies, Inc., serving as a proud culture bearer of the New Orleans doll-masking community.