MEET THE TEAM
We are a collective of educators, organizers, researchers, and cultural workers committed to building a liberated future through education. Our team is intergenerational and rooted in the traditions of
community organizing and Black feminist leadership.
Dr. Rema Vassar is an educator, organizer, and advocate for educational justice, teaching Educational Leadership at Wayne State University. An experienced teacher, counselor, and administrator, she founded Centering Black Children in Education (CBCE)—a movement rooted in wellness, advocacy, and radical love.
Dr. Rema’s work empowers educators, parents, and students to transform systems from within. Her message is clear: education is liberation—and freedom begins when we center love, community, and the brilliance of Black children.
Board of Directors
ENID MOORE
BOARD CHAIRWOMAN
Enid Moore is a seasoned financial professional and community advocate with over a decade of experience in banking, lending, and tax services. A former Field Auditor at Huntington Bank and experienced loan officer, Enid has built her career on financial empowerment and accessibility for families and small businesses. With a background in business administration and a passion for economic justice, she brings strategic insight to Sankofa’s mission—bridging fiscal stewardship with educational liberation. Enid’s work embodies Sankofa’s commitment to building pathways to prosperity by ensuring that Black children, families, and communities have the financial and educational tools to thrive.
DR. CARMEN M. MCCALLUM MOTLEY
BOARD MEMBER
Dr. Carmen M. McCallum Motley is an Associate Dean in the College of Education at Eastern Michigan University. Dr. McCallum Motley has served as assistant professor, associate professor, academic advisor and lecturer at various institutions. Her research interests include access and retention within graduate education; Black students and faculty; programmatic assessment and evaluation; graduate students; and mentoring experiences. She is particularly interested in understanding how race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status influence students’ graduate school experiences.
GENISE SHELTON
BOARD MEMBER
Genise Sheltonis a media personality, entrepreneur, and social advocate recognized from Bravo’s Married to Medicine. A champion for youth protection, she founded the Our Children’s Keeper Foundation to combat child sex trafficking and is pursuing a law degree at Faulkner University to focus on justice reform. Genise is also the author of Married to Fitness, promoting community health and wellness, and the owner of Genesis Realty Group. She balances her multifaceted career as a business leader and philanthropist with raising six children alongside her husband.