​OUR BOARD MEMBERS

RWAI board members are passionate, dedicated, and focus. They represent a variety of fields and bring a wealth of knowledge to RWAI. Our board members strive to educate and empower families in Asheville, NC and Buncombe County. Meet the members that drive our mission.

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Rev. Brent La Prince Edwards

Founder of Rosa Walker Initiative, Inc.
Pastor of St. James A.M.E. Church​

Father Jim Abbott

​RWAI Chaplain
​Retired​

Bruce Waller

RWAI Board Member
​​Community School Strategist
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Merion Presha

RWAI Board Member
​Retired
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Melanie Franklin​

RWAI Co-Chair
Franchise Business Consultant 

Velma Chapman

RWAI Treasurer
Retired​

Renee White

RWAI Board Member
​President of East End Valley Street Neighborhood Association
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Rev. Letisha Williams

RWAI Board Member
Pastor of St. Johns A.M.E. Church - Nebo
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Alice Jones

RWAI Co-Chair
LPN at Charles George VAMC

Doris Walker

RWAI Assistant Treasurer
​Retired​

James Walker

RWAI Board Member
​​Retired
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Yoland Fair, Esq.

RWAI Historian

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