THE BOARD
GOVERNANCE & ADVISORY
P-CoC Inc.’s Organizational Blueprint
P-CoC Inc.’s Organizational Blueprint prioritizes empowering gatekeepers with lived experiences of racial, color, and ethnic marginalization. These individuals lead initiatives, ensuring their perspectives shape organizational efforts. The approach emphasizes engaging marginalized voices effectively in policymaking for sustainable change. Driven by historical insights, P-CoC emphasizes ongoing advocacy and strategic initiatives to address systemic inequities.
GOVERNING BOARD
Founding President | Executive Director
DR. DAMARIS-LOIS YAMOAH LANG Dr. Damaris-Lois Y. Lang has dedicated her professional journey to education and growth, showcasing a diverse academic background. She holds a Ph.D. and an MPhil in Biology, focusing on the Neurobiology of Behavior, from The Graduate Center, CUNY, NY. Additionally, she completed the Executive Education in Public Leadership program at Harvard Kennedy School. Dr. Lang's academic achievements include a Master of Arts in Biology from Lehman College and a B.Sc.-Med.Sc. in Medical Sciences from the University of Ghana Medical School. With over two decades of service at CUNY, she transitioned from being a Full Professor of Biology to an Academic Dean at AU, supporting STEM programs. Dr. Lang has played various roles in academia, including Science Program Director, and has chaired several institution committees. Continuously seeking improvement, she is pursuing another master's degree (MPhil) at Teachers College, Columbia University, and a second doctorate (Ph.D.) at Columbia University. Her research explores the connection between educational theory and practice, aiming to bridge the gap between K-12 schools and higher education pedagogy. She investigates learning methodologies from a constructivist approach across the sciences, including social science. Engaged in community service, Dr. Lang serves as an elected Board of Trustee official at Hastings on Hudson UFSD, recognized by the United States Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Additionally, she holds the position of Founding President at P-CoC Inc., where her focus centers on education, advocacy, and outreach initiatives. Dr. Lang's dedication to equity is evident in her guiding principles of ethos, empathy, and equity. In addressing the intricate role of diversity in achieving societal equity, she argues that the process resembles understanding that puzzles fit together because of their differences. She emphasizes that societal equity involves neither erasing nor ignoring differences but acknowledging and balancing these distinctions to cultivate a climate of equitable coexistence. Advocating for a non-political, humanistic approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts, her goal is to create equitable opportunities for all individuals to succeed. Dr. Lang's life mantra is, "What we have, we did receive" (1 Corinthians 4:7), driving her to extend herself to others, among other guiding principles. dlang@p-coc.org |914 281 1129 Part of: Team(s) as needed
Vice President
BEA ESPINOSA With 35 years of dedicated service as an Executive Assistant at The New York Times, Bea Espinosa has been a cornerstone in supporting senior leadership and ensuring smooth operational excellence. Throughout her tenure, Bea has cultivated a reputation for her unwavering professionalism, strong organizational acumen, and commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment. Outside of her work at The New York Times, Bea is a proud mother of three and a doting grandmother. She is deeply committed to advocacy work and is particularly passionate about issues of equity and inclusion. Bea has a strong desire to partner with organizations such as P-CoC, where she looks forward to volunteering and contributing to programs aimed at empowering communities of color. Her mission is to help create positive change and ensure that all individuals, regardless of background, have equal access to opportunities for growth and success. Bea is driven by a profound belief in the power of community and is excited to collaborate on initiatives that promote diversity, inclusivity, and social justice for persons of color. bespinosa@p-coc.org |914 281 1181 Part of: Committee Outreach Team
Secretary | Communications Director
SACHI PATITUCCI Sachi Patitucci is the proud mother of two grown daughters and a professional Cellist, Artist Manager, Creative Sync Licensing Coordinator, and Music Supervisor. She graduated from the Eastman School of Music and completed her Music Supervision studies at Berklee College of Music during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sachi is a member of the Westchester Chamber Soloists and a frequent chamber music performer in the New York area. She has recorded on film and television soundtracks, recordings and music videos, and has toured the world with various pop musicians. In addition to her freelance performing career, Sachi manages her husband’s international career as a bassist and also works doing creative sync licensing for the Brad Hatfield Music Collective. She is on the Community Engagement Team at her church and frequently plays in the Worship Band. Sachi cared for her elderly parents in her home for over 11 years. She is happy to volunteer for P-CoC on the Community Outreach Team, the Advisory Board and now as the Secretary of the Governing Board and Communications Director of the Executive Operational branch of the organization. spatitucci@p-coc.org |914 500 8735 Part of: Team(s) as needed
Treasurer | Budget Director
DR. RONETTE SHAW Dr. Shaw is an Educator with a doctorate, a master's degree, and an FNP (Certified Family Nurse Practitioner) with approximately 20 years of experience in medical-surgical acute care settings. She has also worked in primary care medicine, cardiovascular management, geriatric medicine, women's health disaster preparation, patient management, and safety for the past decade. In addition, Dr. Shaw serves as a nursing educator with the City University of New York, supporting students and working closely on curricular development, consultation, and supporting accreditation for health care organizations. As a mother of two small children, she joined P-CoC to support equity and advocacy for children of color. The mission of P-CoC, directed toward unlearning hate and self-hate, has value to what parents should model for their children. Dr. Shaw is a team player with a remarkable professional and personal skill set. Dr. Shaw's doctoral work focused on team teaching at the graduate level. Dr. Shaw serves on several committees. The Senate Scholarships and Awards Committee (SSAC) is one such committee where she serves as the Vice-chair, advocating for financial support for students in need and students who have obtained academic excellence in their educational achievements. Dr. Shaw is currently a governing board officer serving as the treasurer, and in an executive operational capacity, she is the organization's budget director. rshaw@p-coc.org |914 500 8702 Part of: Team(s) as needed
CHAIR OF ADVISORY TEAM
TESFA STEWART tstewart@p-coc.org Part of: Team(s) as needed
OPERATIONAL DIRECTORS
Personnel Affairs Director
JERILYN DAY JOHNSON personnel@p-coc.org Part of: CO Team
Grants Director
DR. SYLVESTER MEADOWS grants@p-coc.org Part of: RS Team
Student Director
DEBORA KONADU students@p-coc.org Part of: YAF & SALT Teams
ADVISORY TEAM
Advisory Committee Participants
Explore More Information: COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMITTEE | CO TEAM Andrea DeVarie || Committee Officer Jiney Asthappan Nicole Pierrette EDUCATION PROGRAM COMMITTEE | EP TEAM Dr. Sunej Hans| Committee Officer Keith R. Drysdale Jr. IMPACT EVALUATION COMMITTEE | IE TEAM Reginald Dorcely | Committee Officer Dr. Maria Subert Sarah Sanders PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE | PR TEAM Dr. Mark Ntiamoah | Committee Officer Dr. Oluwaseun Adelaja Dr. Enid Stubin Teresa Keys RESOURCE SOLICITATION COMMITTEE | RS TEAM Dr. Teresa Gray | Committee Officer Rona Cole-Brady Carter Jackson Ephraim Obiamaukwu SUPPORT & ADVOCACY COMMITTEE | SA TEAM Ann F Melvin | Committee Officer Luisa Fuentes ESQ Larkland George Brady
Advisory Consultants
Explore More Information: Dr. KosJ Yamoah Dr. David Gomez Dr. Larry Johnson Jr. Laura Persichette Owen Dr. Valerie Henning-Piedmonte
Advisory Supporters
Explore More Information: Ross Abrams Clarence Feng Karina Villalona Vikki-Lynne Allen Aravind Pochiraju Anthony Artuso Sr. Nana Adu Anamor-Krow Dr. Jenice Mateo-Toledo Dr. Naa Adjeley Anamor-Krow
Staff & Interns
Explore More Information: Jolene Brown | Executive Assistant Carolina Baczewski | Office Manager Monica Chenjerai | Administrative Assistant Ariele D'Amil | Virtual Event Moderator Samia Asif | Graphic Designer Freelancer Amy-Ruth Gyang | S.A.L.T. - High School Team Coordinator Karen Ntiamoah | Y.A.F. - College | Post Grad Team Coordinator Samia Silver | Public Relations Support Ibo Udomah | Content and Social Media Manager Nadia Shazad | Intern Coordinator - Rasheed L. - Yakira P.
