Board & Staff
The Northend RISE, Inc. Board of Directors is elected to serve the community in Coleman Park. It is comprised of the following members:
Upendo Shabazz
Chief Executive Officer RISE
Ava Parker
Board Chair
President, Palm Beach State College
Carlos Vidueira
Board Vice Chair
President, Rybovich
Álvaro Daniel Alberttis
Board Member
Adjunct Professor at Watson Institute and Lynn University
Anthony Barbar
Board Member
Barbar & Associates, LLC, Licensed Real Estate Brokers
Edrick Barnes
Board Member
Attorney, The Law Office of Edrick Barnes, Esq.
Dr. Merlynn
Carson
Board Member
Physician, CEO & Founder
Myriddian Healthcare
Nathan Chau
Board Member
Director of Workship
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Michele Jacobs
Board Member
President & CEO
Economic Council of
Palm Beach County
Kelly Powell
Board Member
Chief Executive Officer
Community Partners of South Florida
Denise Smith-Barnes
Board Member
Resident Leader & Founder
CTSO Foundation