Our Team
Meet the generous people who believe in our mission and have committed their leadership and skillset to our efforts.
PPGJLI Board Members
Dr. Vanjelis Ngwa, Ed.D., M.A.
BOARD CHAIR
Dr. Ngwa is a bestselling writer, award-winning poet, scholar, professor, and coach who is committed to mentoring young artists of color.
Ms. Ngeri Azuewah, J.D., M.P.P., A.B.D.
SECRETARY
Ms. Azuewah is a pioneering scholar whose work entails advocating for high-quality educational options for Black boys and girls, challenging racism in education, law, and policy, and promoting literacy amongst marginalized youth.
Mr. Cory Kemp,
B.A.
TREASURER
Mr. Kemp is a marketing professional who reaches diverse audiences through targeted analysis and brand creation.
Mr. Law Thao, B.A.
BOARD MEMBER
Mr. Thao is a visual artist that focuses on cultural identities, personal narratives, and storytelling captured through photos and documentary work.
Mr. Edwin Davies-Grant, M.A.
BOARD MEMBER
Mr. Davies-Grant is an IT specialist who focuses on innovative approaches to community education and mobilization.
PPGJLI Staff Members
Jacklyn Milton
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
Monica Habia
LAR DIRECTOR
PPGJLI Founder
Dr. Artika R. Tyner
FOUNDER
Dr. Tyner is a passionate educator, author, sought-after speaker, and advocate for justice.
Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute is an equal opportunity employer.
We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.