Board of Directors
Meet the team behind the mission
Our Board of Directors provides governance,
strategic oversight, stewardship, and accountability to ensure the ALMS
Center remains focused on its mission and responsive to the community it serves.
Ms. Joellyn Jones
Vice Board Chair
Leadership Lens:
Justice, Governance, Community Advocacy
Michael Peterson
Board member
Leadership Lens:
PublicService, Technology,Youth Development
Melody Jones
Board member
Leadership Lens:
People, Technology, Organizational Leadership
Dr. Stephen Davis
Board member
Leadership Lens:
Stewardship, Strategy, Community Impact
Pastor William Turner
Board member
Leadership Lens:
People, Technology, Organizational Leadership
Board of Directors
“Leadership is more than occupying a
seat at the table. It is accepting responsibility for the people and community that table exists to serve.”
Every decision we make comes back to our misssion and the peple we server. The ALMS Center is more then a place-it's a promise of hope, dignity and opportunity
Dr. Emily Cannon
Chair, Board of Director
NOT JUST A SEAT AT THE TABLE
A Commitment to the Community
01
STEWARDSHIP — Protecting the mission
02
SERVICE — Putting community first
03
ACCOUNTABILITY — Leading
responsibly
04
VISION — Preparing ALMS Center for what comes next.
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
The People Who Bring the Mission to Life
Nereida Martinez
Board Treasurer
Nereida Martinez serves as an Administrative Assistant in a local Public School District, where she is dedicated to supporting students, staff, and the broader school community. Prior to her current role, she proudly served the City of Bridgeton for 20 years, gaining extensive experience in public service and community engagement. In addition to her professional career, Nereida earned a Certificate in Advanced Biblical Studies, reflecting her commitment to lifelong learning and spiritual growth. Her faith and values inspire her passion for helping others and serving with integrity, compassion, and respect. Nereida believes that meaningful leadership begins with listening, serving others, and building strong relationships that strengthen the community.
Mrs. Marian King
Marian D. King, M.A., CISSP, serves as a Councilwoman for the City of Bridgeton, where she works to represent residents, address community concerns, support responsible decision-making, and advocate for initiatives that strengthen the quality of life for local families. Her public service is grounded in accessibility, accountability, and a sincere commitment to ensuring that community members have a voice in the decisions that affect them. Marian has a special heart for young people and believes that education, mentorship, encouragement, and access to opportunity can change the direction of a life. As a former school board member, educator, and community leader, she has consistently supported efforts that help children and young adults build confidence, strengthen their academic skills, and recognize their potential. She is especially passionate about creating pathways for young people who may not always have access to the resources, guidance, or support they need to succeed. A longtime advocate for underserved individuals and families, Marian has dedicated much of her civic and professional life to helping others overcome barriers and connect with meaningful opportunities. She brings compassion, practical problem-solving, and a strong sense of responsibility to her service with the ALMS Center. As a board member, she is committed to advancing the Center’s mission, supporting effective programs, strengthening community partnerships, and helping ensure that its services continue to reach those who need them most. Professionally, Marian is an accomplished cybersecurity, technology risk, compliance, and artificial intelligence education professional with more than 15 years of experience across healthcare, financial services, telecommunications, and small-business environments. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a Master’s degree in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity, and the distinguished CISSP certification. Her experience includes work with organizations such as JPMorgan Chase, Comcast, TD Bank, AmeriHealth Caritas, AtlantiCare, Inspira Health, and Citigroup. Through Eye IT Solutions and her educational initiatives, Marian uses her technical knowledge, leadership experience, and teaching ability to make complex subjects understandable and help individuals and organizations move forward with confidence.
