

The Pillars of LEAD STL
At the heart of LEAD STL’s impact is a deeply committed Board of Directors whose leadership guides our mission to empower social change in Greater St. Louis through immersive learning, leadership development, and empathy building.
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Our board members bring a diverse range of expertise across nonprofit governance, education, advocacy, and community leadership. More than stewards of our organization, they are champions of equity who ensure that LEAD STL remains financially sustainable, mission-aligned, and accountable to the communities we serve.
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Through strategic planning, fiduciary oversight, and thought partnership, the Board of Directors plays a vital role in sustaining and scaling our programs that equip youth to lead with courage, challenge injustice, and build bridges across difference.
Board of Directors

Rodney White - Chair
Nestle Purina PetCare Co.

Jeff Singer - Treasurer
HealthCare Infection Control Solutions

Nya Grimes
Ameren

Sara Rutherford
Hamilton Weber LLC

Anitra Mahari - Vice Chair
Gateway Early Childhood Alliance

Britteney G. Ofodile - Secretary
Britteney & Co. LLC

Candice Nance
NaviHealth

Tiffani Williams, CPA
Gene Slay's Girls & Boys Club

Dr. Sara Lander - Vice Chair
St. Luke’s Hospital

Carly Ferdman
Invest STL
Cultural Leadership Alumni, Class 3

Dr. Ryia Ross Peterson
Mercy
