A Washington, D.C. native, Jasmine has dedicated her career to the non-profit sector. For the last six years, she has been dedicated to helping organizations accomplish and advance their missions. With a special passion for helping underserved communities in the city and in obedience to being commissioned by God, she has now devoted her time to leading and carrying out the mission of the Galatians Law Collaborative. In addition to her commitment to serving the poor, she is also pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Christian Ministry & Leadership at City Vision University

Born and raised in Southern California, Melissa finds strength and motivation through quality time with her family and close friends. Her passion for supporting the growth of historically vulnerable populations comes from years of both personal and professional experience. With over 15 years of working in program and business development, Melissa brings evaluation expertise, development strategy, and mentorship to service-oriented organizations. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a talent for managing timelines and ensuring the delivery of quality content for national conferences, symposiums, and large-scale projects. As a hands-on leader, Melissa motivates community partners to implement protocols and policies with the purpose of ensuring compliance with all funding requirements, as well as maintaining alignment with the organization’s mission. Melissa received a B.A. in Human Development with a minor in Child Development from California State University, Long Beach, and her Master of Arts in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Connecticut. She currently resides in Washington, D.C. 

Angela M. Lovelace, recently from The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and The Leadership Conference Education Fund has more than 15 years of experience in every aspect of financial functions such as financial reporting, accounting operations, auditing, and taxation, as well as a background in payroll, benefits management, and human resources. Her experience includes service at Raffa & Associates; the Architect of the Capitol; National Electrical Manufacturers Association; Aronson, Fetridge & Weigle CPAs; Civil Engineering Research Foundation/International Institute for Energy Conservation; the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association; and MCI, Inc.

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In addition, Ms. Lovelace has served as the treasurer of various nonprofit organizations in her community. She is a Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP). She holds a Master of Public Administration, a Master of Business Administration, and a BSBA degree with a concentration in accounting from American University.

Nate came to the D.C. area after college and immediately began to build a life of service. Through involvement in charities ranging from home construction to tax preparation for lower income individuals to animal rescue to volunteer firefighting, he has devoted his energy to helping those in need. In 2021, he brought these experiences together and founded his own nonprofit that provides short-term housing for people in a time of need. Nate is an avid bicyclist, kayaker, and guitar player in his free time. He currently resides in Clarksburg, Maryland.

Kevin has worked over 28 years in family-related social services, and 11 years in community activism, organizing, and public relations. He attended the University of Maryland in College Park where he studied social work and psychology.

Jerrel Johnson is not just an advocate; he is a passionate visionary poised to make a lasting impact as a board member at the Galatians Law Collaborative. Although he has not personally experienced homelessness, Jerrel has witnessed how it erodes confidence and exacerbates resource insecurity. This understanding fuels his unwavering commitment to bring about change.

Jerrel's journey is driven by a deep belief in resource stewardship. He recognizes that homelessness represents an extreme form of resource insecurity, and he is resolute in his conviction that humanity must do better in managing Earth's resources to provide for the basic needs of all: Security, food, shelter, clothing, and clean drinking water.

As a dedicated Sociology student, Jerrel has delved deep into the intricate connections between hygiene, appearance, mental health, and confidence. He understands how homelessness not only affects one's well-being but also erodes the confidence to pursue opportunities. His academic insights illuminate the far-reaching impacts of homelessness, and he is committed to breaking this cycle.

What sets Jerrel apart is his impressive professional journey. His career has been a testament to his adaptability and commitment to personal growth. With experience as a cable technician, an educator, and now as an Executive Associate to a COO, Jerrel has gained key insights into how C-Suites work. This diverse background equips him with a unique perspective to drive change effectively.

His diverse skill set, including group coordination, advocacy, communication, public speaking, leadership, and community relations positions him as a professional with the potential to drive transformative change.

As a new board member at the Galatians Law Collaborative, Jerrel's fervent hope is to bring a powerful combination of professional excellence and compassionate advocacy to the organization. He envisions a world where homelessness is no longer a harsh reality and believes that in partnership with GLC, the world will take a step in the right direction.