Kimberly A. Collins, MFA, founded SOAR and her writing for healing workshops in 1990 after working as a teacher and bearing witness to the trauma, conflict, and confusion some of her young students faced.                                           

April E. Baskin, HCCP, TCS, CPM Candidate, is the Founder and Owner, of ALT Tax Services for the past 15 years.                                                                                                                                                                  

Margery is a writer with several years' experience in program development and management within the nonprofit sector.                 

Dr. James Austin is the founder of the JFA Institute which he launched 2003.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Nicole Watford is a passionate educator who recently earned her doctorate to ensure the educational experiences of underserved students are more equitable. 

Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the board of SOAR, having served in multiple legal positions in the last twenty years.