Leadership

The people behind the mission.

Trust and transparency for our donors, funders, and community partners begins with the people who lead and serve SCT.

Board of Directors

Governance

Kaneicia M. Brown, MBA, NBC-HWC

Kaneicia M. Brown, MBA, NBC-HWC

President & Founder

A nationally board-certified health and wellness coach and MBA, Kaneicia founded SCT to extend whole health programming to underserved communities in Lake County. She brings years of demonstrated success delivering community wellness programming and a deep commitment to health equity.

Tamara Reynolds, MBA

Tamara Reynolds, MBA

Vice President

A dedicated advocate for community wellness, Tamara brings strategic leadership and a passion for equitable health access to SCT's mission.

LaQuisha Bailey-Gourdine, MBA, CPA

LaQuisha Bailey-Gourdine, MBA, CPA

Treasurer

LaQuisha ensures SCT's financial stewardship aligns with its values — bringing rigor, accountability, and care to every dollar entrusted to the organization.

Dr. Essence O'Neal, PsyD

Dr. Essence O'Neal, PsyD

Secretary

Dr. O'Neal brings deep expertise in clinical psychology and a commitment to health equity, lending her insights to SCT's governance and community-centered approach.

Community Impact Committee

The volunteer heart of SCT.

The Community Impact Committee (CIC) is the volunteer arm of Synergized Communities Thrive. Made up of community members passionate about whole health, wellness, and connection, the CIC works alongside SCT's Board to plan, promote, and execute the events, initiatives, and outreach efforts that bring the Thrive Tribe vision to life. Members lead and support our signature events — the Thrive Tribe Annual Conference and Thrive Tribe Travel — and serve as community ambassadors, fundraising partners, and connectors across Lake County and beyond.

CIC Members

  • SGSheryl Gray
  • PJPom Jones
  • SDSusan Dudek
  • LMLauren May
  • EHEsther Herry
  • APAstra Perrin-Dobbins
  • MCMichelle Collins
  • LVLiz Varner
  • WBWygenia Briscoe

Group photo to be added in a future update.