We appreciate the contributions of all of our board members who have completed their terms of service and are leaving the board.

Rubie Coles, Associate Director and Program Director, Poverty, for the Moriah Fund, served on our board for eight years. Rubie was a board officer, active on the program committee, and led the nominations committee for several years, including our most recent nominations which included our new nonprofit candidates. Rubie is a founding board member of BPA.

Judy Ford, Executive Manager of the Horning Family Fund, served on our board for eight years. Judy is a founding board member of BPA.

Kimberly Young, Community Relations Manager, Community Affairs Department at Capital One served for two years.

According to BPA board chair Miyesha Chappell, “Rubie, Judy, and Kim, along with the entire board, provided leadership and direction during the organizational changes and growth over the last year with expanding our membership and hiring a director. They have all been invaluable board members and continue to be thoughtful mentors to me in my professional growth. Every BPA member has and will benefit from their service.”