Board of Directors
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
SHARON DUKES, MBA, EA
Sharon is the owner of Dukes Accounting & Tax Services, an Enrolled Agent, and QuickBooks Advanced ProAdvisor. She is a graduate of The University of Memphis (BBA) and Union University (MAED & MBA). She is deeply committed to making sure communities, educators, employers, and lawmakers are well informed about sickle cell disease and its effects on mental health. Her focus is especially on young adults, a critical stage where many individuals with sickle cell face the challenge of managing their health while transitioning into adulthood.
Sharon has been a dedicated board member for The Martavius Horton Foundation since 2024.
VICE PRESIDENT
RONNIE DUKES, Jr., Ed. S
Ronnie is a Real Estate Agent and Assistant Principal at Overton High School in Memphis, TN. He is a graduate of Tennessee State University (BBA) and Union University (MAED, Ed. S).
He has been a dedicated board member for The Martavius Horton Foundation since 2024.
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SECRETARY & DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
KELLI CANNON
Kelli is a full time supervisor at UPS in Memphis, TN. She attained her Associate of Business Office Management degree from Remington College in 2011.
She has been a dedicated board member for The Martavius Horton Foundation since 2024.
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TREASURER
SHAMIKA CHANEY, BS
Shamika Chaney is a Major in the United States Army and Transportation Planner at International Paper. She attained her Bachelor of Science degree from Lincoln University in Jefferson City, MO in 2010.
She has been a dedicated board member of the Martavius Horton Foundation since 2024.
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PROGRAM DIRECTOR
VALENCIA RICHMOND, BS, MPH
Valencia Richmond is a Microbiologist and Sterilization Consultant in Memphis, TN. She attained her Bachelor degree in Applied Science from Lemoyne-Owen College in 2006 and her Masters degree in Public Health from the University of Memphis in 2011.
She has been a dedicated board member of The Martavius Horton Foundation since 2024.
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BOARD MEMBER
SHIQUILA BROWN
Shiquila Brown is an Actress and Social Media Influencer. As a dynamic actress and social media influencer, she inspires audiences through authentic storytelling, engaging content, and powerful on-screen performances. She has been seen in movies on Prime Video, Tubi, and YouTube. She collaborates with brands, spreading entertainment, and using her platform to help spread awareness for our cause and make a meaningful impact.
She has been a dedicated board member of The Martavius Horton Foundation since 2024.
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