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Mission<\/span><\/span><\/h5><\/header>

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The Mission of Deon Lendore Foundation is to empower young student-athletes to succeed through sports and education, and to guide their families with accurate information to prepare their children for optimal academic and athletic growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Vision<\/span><\/span><\/h5><\/header>

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Our vision is a future where every student-athlete is excelling in education and sports and is a contributing and productive member of their community.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

We provide the functions of:<\/span><\/span><\/h4><\/header>

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• Scholarship<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
• Engagement<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
• Convening<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
• Educating<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
• Administration<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
• Youth Development<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

  We share the values of:<\/span><\/span><\/h4><\/header>

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  • Excellence<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Integrity<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Leadership<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Collaboration<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Transparency<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Respect<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    • High Performance<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Continuous Improvement<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Good Governance<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Cultural Intentionality<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Fiscal Responsibility<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

      BOARD OF DIRECTORS \/ FOUNDERS<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/header>

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      ANDREW BRUCE<\/span><\/span><\/h3>

      VICE CHAIRMAN<\/div><\/header>

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      Andrew Bruce was born and raised in Arima, Trinidad. He attended Holy Cross College and competed for Abilene Wildcats Track Club. Andrew represented Trinidad & Tobago at the 1980 Olympic Games. He attended the University of Michigan and was inducted into the University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008. Andrew is a former television reporter, producer, and anchor for TV6 Trinidad.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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      MICHAEL HINKSON<\/span><\/span><\/h3>

      CHAIRMAN<\/div><\/header>

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      Michael Hinkson was born and raised in Arima, Trinidad. Michael was a member of Abilene Wildcats Track Club and participated as an athlete, coach, and president. He is also the President and Founder Hinkson Construction, a general contractor company. He currently resides in Long Beach, California.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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      FRANKLIN CUMBERBATCH<\/span><\/span><\/h3>

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      Franklin Cumberbatch AWAC Alumnus 1979, Vice President with Bader Philanthropies \u2013 a global private foundation, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Co-founder of The Opportunity Center \u2013 a sports and wellness facility for low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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      GAIL EMMANUEL<\/span><\/span><\/h3>

      MEMBER, DIRECTOR OF WOMEN'S AFFAIRS<\/div><\/header>

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      Gail Emmanuel is a retired PE teacher in health and coach of Benjamin Cardozo High School in New York City.\u202fGail attended Grambling State <\/span>University; NCAA<\/span> division 1 All-American,1981 -1985. She also represented Trinidad and Tobago in the 1984 Olympics and the Pan-American Games in 1983.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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      JULIET HILARY BERNARD<\/span><\/span><\/h3>

      MEMBER<\/div><\/header>

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      Hilary is the Senior Dentist at her private Family Dentistry practice in Arima. She is also the current President of the Arima Community Council responsible for the Arima Community Center, proprietress of a boutique hotel in Toco, and serves as a Lay Liturgical Minister at this Santa Rosa RC Church. Hilary has worn many hats in service over the past ten years including that of elected Local Government <\/span>Councillor<\/span> on the Arima Borough Council, Youth and Lay Ministry coordinator at Santa Rosa RC Church and Treasurer of the Abilene Wildcats Athletic Club.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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      She attended the New York Institute of Technology on a track & field scholarship in the 80s, the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry and has <\/span>attained<\/span> certification in music theory, Spanish, Italian and German languages and Strategic Management and Leadership in business.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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      CARLYLE BERNARD<\/span><\/span><\/h3>

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      Carlyle Bernard AWAC Alumnus 1987 is an independent management consultant and Founder of St. Martin Consulting LLC,\u202f a Fatima College\u2019s Hall of Achievement inductee; represented Trinidad & Tobago and Georgia Tech between 1980-1986 as a 1980 and 1983 junior CAC and CARIFTA Games <\/span>400m<\/span> champion, 1983 Pan American Games finalist, 1984 Olympic Games selectee, 1985 World Indoor T&F Championship selectee, 1983-1985 All-American, multiple ACC champion and medalist, 1986 CAC Games silver medalist, and 1986 Commonwealth Games team selectee.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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      NEVILLE CHARLES<\/span><\/span><\/h3>

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      Neville\u2019s experience in the financial services industry spans over 25 years and currently has oversight for GAAP and Statutory financial reserving at one of the top financial <\/span>services firm<\/span> in the US.\u202f\u202fAs a trained Actuary, Neville has helped several companies navigate <\/span>very challenging<\/span> times of crisis by reimagining their overarching mission and reengineering several of their products, <\/span>services<\/span> and systems.\u202fNeville attended high school in Trinidad and Tobago and Business School in London, England.\u202f He is a member of the American Academy of Actuaries and a Fellow of the Conference of Consulting Actuaries of America.\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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      HILARY CLARKE<\/span><\/span><\/h3>

      TREASURER<\/div><\/header>

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      Hilary<\/span>\u202fF. Clarke is a retired Deputy Director from\u202fthe Riverside <\/span>County,<\/span>\u202fOffice\u202fon Aging <\/span>Department<\/span> where he managed\u202fFederal, State and County funds\u202ffor\u202fPrograms and Services that supported\u202folder adults\u202flive a life of dignity\u202fand independence.\u202fPresently, he is\u202fcommitted and\u202fdevoted to his family and friends in sharing & exchanging <\/span>life\u2019s<\/span> lessons\u202fin reaching\u202fa\u202flevel of success and\u202fself-sufficiency.\u202f<\/span>Hilary<\/span>\u202fis an athlete at heart and has represented various sporting fields in\u202ffootball,\u202f<\/span>golfing<\/span> and table tennis.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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