Drive to Five Advisory Committee


The role of the advisory committee is to:


  • Advise campaign on direction and outcomes
  • Use influence to encourage other individuals and organizations to support campaign
  • Represent campaign in public appearances and media
  • Assist in the creation of campaign materials and products
  • Monthly sub-committee and quarterly general meetings


Vito Berrello

National Assn. for Family, School and Community Engagement


Todd Bol

Little Free Libraries


Dr. Stacey Bouchet

Fathers Incorporated


Deborah Frazier

National Healthy Start Assn.


Dr. Jeff Gardere

Fathers Incorporated


Dr. Ron Mincy

Columbia University


Dr. Jeff Shears

A&T University - Greenboro


Otha Thornton

Former National PTA President


Ivory A. Toldson, Ph.D.

Howard University


Gerry L. White, Ph.D., LMSW

Clark Atlanta University


Lawrence Wilbon

Fathers Incorporated