Governance

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board.

Nine voices. One mission. Real expertise behind every RESeT program — clinical, educational, financial, and community-rooted.

Volunteer board · Quarterly meetings · Public 990s filed annually.

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"Every program we ship has been pressure-tested by clinicians, educators, and the parents we serve." Our board isn't ceremonial — it's the operating system behind the work.

Philip Pleasant Founder & Executive Director
9
Board Members
150+
Years Combined
Experience
4
Areas of
Expertise
1
Mission:
Stronger Minds, Brighter Futures
Board of Directors

Nine voices.
One mission.

Mental health, education, finance, community — every program is shaped by the expertise of the people listed below. Click any name to view their LinkedIn.

Founder PHilip Pleasant
Founder & Executive Director

Philip Pleasant

Founded RESeT in honor of his late brother Wayne and father, both lost to suicide. Combines 17+ years of IT leadership at Ingersoll Rand with youth coaching and trauma-informed program design.

Strategic Vision Youth Coaching Trauma-Informed
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Chairman Lou Brown
Chairman

Louis Brown

Strategic executive with a proven track record leading regional growth in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. Brings clarity, vision, and discipline to board governance.

Governance Partnerships Strategy
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Mental Health Chair Adrianne
Mental Health Chair

Dr. Adrianne Pinkney Negron

Licensed psychologist specializing in trauma-informed care, culturally-responsive healing, and emotional regulation. Ensures every RESeT program meets the highest clinical standards.

Clinical Standards Trauma-Informed Cirriculum Design
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Education Liaison [NAME]
Education Liaison

Adrienne Ashton-Nwude

Regional Director in education with 25+ years supporting student success and teacher development. Bridges mental wellness and classroom performance with school-system fluency.

Education Systems School Partnerships Teacher Training
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Vice Chair Marlon Fuller
Vice Chair

Dr. Marlon "Doc" Fuller

Philanthropist and entrepreneur. Co-founder of CoolKids.org, which has taught financial literacy to over 11,000 youth. Creator of JAR, the first financial streaming platform for families.

Financial Literacy Innovation Community
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Treasurer Suze Sadler
Treasurer

Suze Sadler

Finance and operations professional with deep experience in treasury management. Builds the systems behind clear governance, accurate documentation, and accountable board operations.

Financial Oversight Strategic Systems Mentorship
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Secretary Jamical Thomas
Secretary

Jamical Thomas

Sales Director at Procter & Gamble with deep experience in revenue strategy, team leadership, and brand growth. Active in youth mentorship and community service.

Governance Docs Operations Board Process
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Development Andrea Harrison
Development & Fundraising Lead

Andrea Harrison

Strategic storyteller with 15+ years in marketing. 11-year veteran at Macy's, now a digital creator and member of TikTok's Tastemakers program. Brings audience-first thinking to fundraising.

Storytelling Digital Engagement Fundraising
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Community Voice Dawn Strength
Community & Parent Representative

Dawn Strength

Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. Former Setting Lead for Wholespire's Healthy Together initiative in Fort Mill schools. Anchors RESeT's work in real parent and community perspective.

Family Voice Holistic Wellness Community
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Quarterly Meetings

Full board meets every quarter with solid attendance. Minutes documented, decisions logged, follow-through monitored.

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Three Committees

Working towards standing committees on Programs, Finance & Audit, and Development. Each meets between board sessions to advance work.

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Clinical Oversight

Curriculum design is guided by our Mental Health Chair and network clinical partners. Coach training and youth safety grounded in sound mental wellness standards.

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Public Transparency

Annual IRS Form 990 filed publicly. Candid Platinum 2026 verified. Conflict-of-interest, whistleblower, and document retention policies in place.

How we govern

Real governance. Not ceremonial.

Our board isn't symbolic. Every program, every dollar, every partnership runs through a real process designed for accountability and impact.

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