Leadership
Board of Directors
The people guiding Soul Roll Grace Outreach's mission across the West Valley.
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Darrell Franklin
President & Founder
- •Founding President of Soul Roll Grace Outreach, guiding strategic vision and West Valley impact.
- •30+ years in engineering, manufacturing, and automation leadership.
- •Proven track record leading teams, mentoring staff, and driving operational improvements.
- •Proud Army Veteran.
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Shelly Franklin
Vice President
- •20+ years as a Home Health Aide serving elderly, disabled, hospice, and dementia clients.
- •Foster Care Worker with the National Youth Advocate Program (2005–2013).
- •Longtime small business owner-operator (Shelly's Hair Design; Magic Clean).
- •Champions food outreach, resource assistance, and recovery/reentry programs.
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Nakia D. Toure
Treasurer
- •10+ years in business analysis, billing, and claims management.
- •Oversees financial operations and reporting at Gainwell Technology.
- •Trains and mentors analyst teams to exceed corporate targets.
- •Strengthens nonprofit financial stewardship through process improvement.
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Ebony N. Owens
Secretary
- •15+ years in manufacturing focused on operational excellence and team productivity.
- •Quality Assurance & Training Advisor.
- •Board Governance & Operations Records Administrator
- •Corporate Records & Regulatory Compliance Specialist
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James Studaway
Director
- •25+ years in Technical Project Management.
- •Founder of Agentic Life Systems, an AI consultancy.
- •Multi-Generational Army Veteran.
- •Dedicated Community Advocate (At-Risk Youth, Special Needs Adults, Veteran Assistance).