OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Board of Directors

The Late Reverend Lance Chaney

Visionary & Founder

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Kemberly Bush

CEO & Executive Director

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Maguene D. Cadet

Board Chair

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Valencia Spells Anderson

Vice Chair

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Audrey Davis

Secretary

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Octavia Bell

Treasurer

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Marilane Chaney

Board Member

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Rev. Terrance Kearney

Board Member

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Revia Lee

Board Member

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Charlee Brown Rorie

Board Member

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Jodi Schwartz

Board Member

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DeAnna Warren

Board Member

The Late Reverend Lance Chaney

Visionary & Founder

The Late Reverend Lance Chaney served as the Pastor of the St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Boynton Beach, FL for 10 years. This historic congregation has been serving the community for more than 100 years with only seven great leaders at its helm. His first year at the ministry brought bountiful blessings, phenomenal growth, and a multiplicity of ministries.

Rev. Chaney was a native of Rock Island, Illinois. He married Marilane Chaney, and was blessed with three children, Alex, Ashley, and Allison. His love of people and natural leadership ability led him to study at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where he was called into the ministry and developed strong leadership skills as President of the Student Government, Student Ministers Association, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and the NAACP chapter. He held a degree in Business Administration, a Leadership Institute Certificate from Harvard School of Divinity, and completed a Masters of Divinity at Knox Theological Seminary. He served as chairman of three boards: Pathways to Prosperity, DayStar School of Excellence and Kids Care. He was a tireless advocate for all the students of Palm Beach County.

Rev. Chaney has received many honors and awards marking his accomplishments in and contributions to the state of Illinois, Florida and beyond.

Kemberly Bush

CEO & Executive Director

Kemberly C. Bush, Executive Director and Co-founder, of Pathways to Prosperity, Inc., fondly referred to as P2P — is charged with the agency’s mission to strengthen the community by improving the social, mental, spiritual, economic and emotional well-being of children and families in Palm Beach County through education and social services. She is a native of Palm Beach County and has worked in the field of social work for more than 30 years. Kemberly previously worked with the Abundant Life Fellowship Community Resource Center as the Program Director, where she specialized in program development and grant writing. She is experienced in leadership development, motivational speaking, grants management and strategic planning. Kemberly has a passion for helping people to develop a vision for their lives and achieving that vision. Her faith in family and God is apparent in everything she does. She has received several awards and recognition for the work that she has committed her life to. She is committed to serving in her community. She is a board member of the Transitional Outreach Program, Genesis Community Health, Co-founder of From the Ground Up Consulting Group, Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce, and the Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County. She serves because of her love for people, particularly those who need a hand-up. Kemberly’s vision is to develop Pathways to Prosperity into a model program that is embraced by the community and ensures that children and families reach their full potential.

Maguene D. Cadet

Board Chair

Maguene Dieudonne Cadet has been a member of the legal community for more than 10 years. Attorney Cadet graduated from The Florida State University College of Law in 2002. She started her career working with the Florida Commission on Human Relations investigating and litigating discrimination complaints in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations, and Florida’s Whistle-blower’s Act. Raising awareness on human and civil rights issues is very important to her. Later, she furthered her career and experience by working for the Office of the State Attorney for the 15th Judicial Circuit as an Assistant State Attorney. During her tenure as a prosecutor, she litigated various criminal cases before going into private practice with a labor and employment law firm. Attorney Cadet has sat on both sides of the criminal justice system as a prosecutor and as a defense attorney and understands the needs of individuals who have been accused of a crime. Attorney Cadet founded the Law Office of Dieudonne Cadet, P.A. in 2005 because of her passion for justice. Maguene Dieudonne Cadet is also the Chair of the Governance Committee for Pathways to Prosperity.

Valencia Spells Anderson

Vice Chair

Valencia Spells Anderson was born and raised in Delray Beach, Florida. She attended Boca Raton Community High School and holds a Bachelor’s in Legal Studies from Nova Southeastern University. As of August, 2020, she is pursuing a Master of Public Administration from Florida State University. She currently holds the position of Administrative Associate with the City of Boynton Beach and has worked for state and local government since 2008. She is the owner/administrator of This Frugal Chic Creates, Inc., a creative, black woman owned, small business focused on producing handmade gifts for any occasion as well as providing administrative and remote or in person Notary Signing Agent services. She actively volunteers her time, talent and treasure to many local charities and organizations and has held several leadership positions. She is married to Jerraud and they are blessed with the care of four children: Kyra, Taysia, Tyra and Jaylah and have fostered several others.

Audrey Davis

Secretary

Audrey Davis brings over 35 years of banking experience to our board. Audrey is a Branch Manager with AmTrust Bank, a division of New York Community Bank. Audrey is committed to the mission of AmTrust by enhancing the quality of life in the communities they serve by contributing time, talent and funding to worthy organizations engaged in the promotion of affordable housing, education, health care, science, civic responsibility and the arts. Audrey’s motto is to be a servant leader.

Audrey is married to Craig Davis for 31 years and they have two adult children and three grandchildren. Audrey enjoys working out and serving others.

Octavia Bell

Treasurer

Octavia Bell is affectionately known as “Tātā” among family, friends, and members of the community. She attended Florida Atlantic University to attain bachelor’s degrees in Early Care & Education and Business Administration with a major in Management Information Systems and a minor in Finance. She began her business career in 1998 by becoming owner of the store her father founded, Cherry Hill Mini Market. Octavia’s late father was a pillar in the Boynton Beach community, and he is remembered to be a giving and caring man whom she wishes to model her legacy after.

Currently, she is the Co-Owner and Administrator at The King’s Learning Center: a prominent preschool offering childcare for infants to school-age children in Boynton Beach, which she founded with her niece. She feels that God has revealed her purpose in leading a team of quality childcare professionals who are dedicated to educating and nurturing young children to grow up and become leaders of the future. She enjoys her daily work because it is fulfilling, and she is giving back to the community. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, dining, playing chess, and spending time with her family and beloved dog, Cairo.

Octavia has one child, a beautiful daughter who is now 21 years old and will soon graduate from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University.

Marilane Chaney

Board Member

Marilane Chaney, a graduate of the University of Arkansas of Pine Bluff, holds a degree in Business Administration. She has more than 35 years working closely with the people of diverse backgrounds in business and the community. Marilane is currently employed as a Claims Specialist for the federal government.

She is the Co-Founder of Shepherd’s Wives Interceding for The Times (SWIFTT), former Co-Commentator for QCNH Debutante Cotillion, District Program Manager for Junior Achievement, and former board member of The School House Children Museum of Boynton Beach, FL. She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and St. John Missionary Baptist Church of Boynton Beach, FL.

She has worked with both nonprofit and for profit organizations teaching, training, developing and providing programs to both youth and adults. She has experience with credit and housing counseling and in building business partnerships. She believes, “people help people to excel”. It is our responsibility to inspire all our youth to uncover their gifts and to provide the building blocks to help our adults improve from one generation to the next.

Marilane Chaney is the widow of The Late Reverend Lance Chaney, Founder of Pathways to Prosperity. They are the parents of three adult children. She diligently served by her husband’s side during his twenty eight years as a Pastor. She has facilitated many workshops and assists in departmental organization within the church body.

Rev. Terrance Kearney

Board Member

Revia Lee

Board Member

Revia S. Lee is Chair of the Founding Board of Directors for Pathways to Prosperity, Inc. She is committed to the mission of P2P – “Strengthening the Community by improving the social, mental, spiritual, economic and emotional well-being of children and families in our community.” She resides in Boynton Beach, FL with her husband of 47 years and has dedicated her life to serving the children of Palm Beach County for 35 years as an Educator, Instructional Specialist, Assistant Principal, and 19 years as Principal. Revia has a passion for serving as evident through her membership on boards and organizations that focus on community service. She spends hours serving as member of the South Palm Beach County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and St John Missionary Baptist Church.

Charlee Brown Rorie

Board Member

Jodi Schwartz

Board Member

DeAnna Warren

Board Member

DeAnna Warren is the Chief Executive Officer of Genesis Community Health, Inc., a faith-based Florida non-profit primary care organization committed to providing accessible, affordable and quality service to all members of the communities they serve. Some of Genesis Community Health’s most notable activities are developing a community resource center to include information about local churches, as well as a chaplain program to provide patients with prayer at their request. Genesis Community Health, Inc. is in the Boynton Beach community where they are collaborating with many different organizations to provide the best care possible for their patients. DeAnna received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Georgia Southern University.

HONORARY MEMBERS

Dr. Barbara Carey-Shuler
Honorary Founding Board Member

Ruby Allen
Honorary Board Member