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Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees

Dorian Hollingsworth Jr.

Dorian Hollingsworth Jr. is the Chair of the Board of Trustees for TAI. As the CEO & Executive Director of Teen Care Network, Dorian is passionate about advocating for mental health awareness and access, particularly within marginalized communities. Joining TAI provides an opportunity to address these disparities, working towards equitable access to mental health resources and support. He aims to contribute to a more inclusive and just society where all have the opportunity to achieve mental well-being.

Sierra Kamara

Sierra Kamara is a Social Justice Advocate and a Public Policy Professional. She is the co-founder and former President of the Temple University Chapter of The Accountability Initiative. During her time at TAI she was instrumental in leading anti-gun violence conversations among Temple students and North Philadelphia Residents. She currently works for a Pennsylvania State Representative as a Constituent Services Advisor where she uses her passion for her community and .

Anya J. Dillard

Anya J. Dillard is a 20-year-old community organizer, social entrepreneur, model, and multimedia storyteller. She is also the founder of The Next Gen Come Up – a 501(c)3 nonprofit that encourages young people to explore activism, pursue community service, and raise awareness through creative expression — and the CEO of Jenevesque Media LLC — a multimedia production house striving to amplify marginalized voices and make immersive media technologies more accessible through its projects.

DeOvionne Brown

DeOvionne Brown is the co-founder and former Vice President of the Temple University Chapter of TAI. She graduated from Temple with a Bachelors and Masters degree in Sociology. She is very involved in her local community, and is passionate about sociology, law, and advocacy. She works as a teacher in Philadelphia where she is working to inspire the next generation and encouraging them to pursue their goals.

Jeron L. V. Williams II

Jeron L. V. Williams II is a student at Temple University, the former Secretary of the Temple University Chapter of The Accountability Initiative, and a self-described Creator, Leader, and Believer in government and politics, non-profits, and youth empowerment. As the CEO of WGMCorp., a global creative media agency, Jeron brings a wealth of knowledge and information about branding, marketability, and digital media to the Board of Trustees and the organization.

Kemia Bridgewater

Kemia Bridgewater is a graduate of Hampton University with a degree in Criminal Justice. She is also the Founder of First Generation Gems, an organization founded to mentor and empower minority first-generation college students during their academic tenure. Kemia hopes to attend law school and become an attorney. She was recently involved in helping Angela Alsobrooks get elected to the U.S. Senate.

National Team

National Team

Andrew K. Ankamah Jr.
Founder and Director

Andrew K. Ankamah Jr. is a nationally acclaimed and award winning advocate, speaker, and mentor based in Philadelphia PA. He founded The Accountability Initiative in 2020 and has been leading the organization ever since. He obtained his Bachelors Degree in Political Science from Temple University and is currently attending the University of Pennsylvania to pursue a Master’s Degree in Public Administration.

Ayanna Slacum
Assistant Director

Ayanna Slacum is a senior Communications and Business Administration major from Albright College. She is also the Founder and President of the 1st Generation Club, aimed to empower first generation students. She is very involved in her community, hosting and organizing several events. In her role as Assistant Director, Ayanna hopes to continue to contribute to the organization’s growth by supporting the different Chapters of TAI.

Mackenzy Grant
Civic Engagement Coordinator

Mackenzy Grant is the founding Chapter President of the North Carolina Chapter A&T State University Chapter of The Accountability Initiative. She is the second longest member of TAI since its founding. She is a junior political science major and criminal justice minor with aspirations of becoming an attorney in the future. In her role as Civic Engagement Coordinator, she strategizes new ways for young people to advocate for the issues that they care about.

Adrienne Sands
Director of Fundraising & Finance

Adrienne Sands is a sophomore Marketing student at Claflin University. She is a She served as the Fundraising Chair for the North Carolina A&T State University Chapter of The Accountability Initiative, where she led the way in coming up with engaging fundraisers for members of her campus to participate in. In her role as Director of Fundraising & Finance, Adrienne oversees all financial operations of the organization, and leads fundraising efforts to support our Chapters, projects, and trips.

Nia Reese
Director of Mentorship

Nia Reese is a sophomore Psychology major with a desire of becoming a clinical psychologist and opening her own practice in the future. She is passionate about advocating for mental health resources in communities of color and anti-gun violence advocacy. In her role as Director of Mentorship, Nia spearheads the mentorship initiative of the organization, planning new ways to support younger members of our communities and providing resources to those with college aspirations.

Ashley Belgrave
Director of Content & Media

Ashley Belgrave is the Founder & President of the Rutgers University Chapter of The Accountability Initiative. She is a Biology major, with hopes of becoming a Doctor in the future. She is extremely passionate about giving back to her community, participating in multiple community service events both in New Jersey and abroad. In her role as Director of Content & Media, Ashley is responsible for managing the social media profiles for the organization.

Sarah-Julia Katherine Marion
National Secretary

Sarah-Julia Katherine Marion is the Social Media Chair of The Accountability Initiative. She is a Journalism and Criminal Justice major on the Pre Law Track. Her experiences within her own education has led to a desire to improve the education system. She aims to leverage her education, experience, and skills in communication and digital content to seize opportunities in academics, digital media, and business. Additionally, she hopes to make a positive impact on her community and local area through her social activism (voting and education funding rights) & community service. In her role as National Secretary, she is responsible for maintaining effective communication from the National Team to the Chapters of TAI.

Chapters

Chapters

Temple University

North Carolina A&T State University

Rutgers University

Prairie View A&M University

Hampton University