Board of Directors
Robert J. Stroughter, Sr.
Sunrise: September 20, 1939
Place of Birth: Patmos, Arkansas.
Moved to San Francisco: 1946
Moved to Silicon Valley: 1965 (Resident for 55 Years)
Education: Middleham University, B.S., 1996, Middleham University, M.B.A., 2000 Military
Service: United States Navy, Photographer.
Email: Robert@joynerpayneyouthservices.org
Hewitt R. Joyner Jr.
Sunrise: Sept. 30, 1939
Place of Birth: Boston (Roxbury) Massachusetts
Moved to Silicon Valley: 1971 (Resident for 44 Years)
Education: Delaware State University, B.S., Health & Physical Education, 1962 Boston University School of Human Relations, 1968 San Jose State University, M.A., Education Admin & Community Education, 1976 University of San Francisco, Doctoral Studies, University of Southern California, Doctoral Studies.
Email: Hewitt@joynerpayneyouthservices.org
Dawan Muhammad
Sunrise: January 23, 1946
Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas
Moved to S.F. Bay Area: 1950
Moved to Silicon Valley: 1961 (Resident off and on for 59 years)
Viet Nam Veteran: USAF 1964-68
Education: BA Degrees UCSC Political Science, Islamic Studies & Aesthetics (Ethnomusicology) 1971, MA Degree Golden Gate University Journalism 1978
Email: Dawan@joynerpayneyouthservices.org
Aaron K. Hicks, Jr.
Resident of the south bay area for the past thirty years in the City of San Jose with wife and son, after being relocated from Detroit, Michigan to Silicon Valley by the United States Air Force in 1989, as a Medical Recruiter. While on active duty, received an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree from the Community College of the Air Force along with a BSBA degree from the University of Phoenix. Also received numerous other awards and certificates of training in addition to academic achievements, while on active duty in the USAF. Since retiring from the United States Air Force as a Master Sargent with 21 years of honorable service to our country, Aaron has consistently served as a leader in community development.
Email: Aaron@joynerpayneyouthservices.org
Lisa Mitchell-Reed
Born: Native of San Jose
Primary & Secondary Education: Eastside Unified School District
College: Franklin University, Columbus Ohio
Career: Former COO/Operations Director of the Alameda Point Collaborative; Currently CFO of Partners Asia; CEO/Owner CLR Consulting LLC
Affiliated Organizations: Former Executive Board Member (Treasurer) Alameda Development Corporation four; Franklin County Police Athletic League, both (4) consecutive years; Member of East Bay Housing Organization; Advisor to Women’s Employment Resources Corporation; Current Member of NAACP
Email: Lisa@joynerpayneyouthservices.org
James H. Payne
SUNRISE: August 14, 1935
PLACE OF BIRTH: Cincinnati, Ohio
MOVED TO SILICON VALLEY: September 1965 EDUCATION:
Monterey Jr College, AA, 1961
Sanjose State University, BA, 1971
GREEK MEMBERSIDP: Omega Psi Phi
MILlTARY SERVICE: U.S. Navy, played basketball 1955-1959
7 /71 to 2/86 – City of San Jose Personnel Administrator & Ombudsman
Served as official advocate representing the interests of the public by investigating and addressing complaints of maladministration or violation of rights by police and/or general services.
Liaison among the public, civil service personnel, and individuals such as the Mayor of San Jose and Council members.
Mediator between management and employees
Operations management including record maintenance.
Deliver orientations and training workshops.
Compliance expert on city, state and federal law
Counseling and career development for young adults.
2/86 – 10/88, Retired
Provided voluntary services for organizations, including – The Omega Boys Club, NAACP, Vice Chairman, Black Employment Exchange, Vice Chairman, ESO Economic and Social Opportunities Corporate
Email: James@joynerpayneyouthservices.org
Dr. David Piper, Ed.D
Place of Birth: San Francisco, CA
Moved to Silicon Valley 1968 (resident for 47 years)
Education:
San Jose State University, B.A. Psychology, 1972
University of San Francisco, M.A. Counseling Education, Psychology, 1987
University of San Francisco, Ed. D, International Multicultural Education, 1998
Currently a faculty member at Mission College
CAREER:
An Educator. An accomplished Community Theatre Director/Performer, curriculum developer, project/ program manager and college lecture.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN SILICON VALLEY:
Mayoral Commendation “Excellence in the Field of Fine Arts”, 1982
Outstanding Services in the Arts, 1982
Associated Student HONORS Award, Monterey Peninsula College, 1995
Silicon Valley Arts Council ABBY Award, 2010 Outstanding Associate Faculty, Mission College Associated Student Government, 2010, 2013
Co-Chair, Alliance of African American Community Organizations (AAACO)
Member: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, San Jose Chapter
Volunteer: Ujjrani Family Resource Center Volunteer: African Cultural Heritage Cent.er, SJSU, San Jose, CA
Volunteer: Director, San Jose Black Theatre Workshop and Jaliya, Inc.
Mission College Associated Student Government Umqja Club Advisor
Anthony “Tony” Alexander
Sunrise: July 16, 1960
Place of Birth: San Jose, California – Resident for 61 years
Education:
AA Degree in Marketing from San Jose City College 1985
Organization Affiliations:
African American Community Service Agency
Senior Fellow American Leadership Forum
UFCW Minority Coalition, Executive Vice President
Chair of Labor & Industry Committee California State NAACP
President of San Jose/Silicon Valley NAACP
San Jose Conservation Corps
Black Concerns Association (BCA)
Black Leadership Kitchen Cabinet (BLKC) Santa Clara County
A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI)
San Jose Jazz Board
Robert J. Stroughter, Sr.
Chairman/CEOSunrise: September 20, 1939
Place of Birth: Patmos, Arkansas.
Moved to San Francisco: 1946
Moved to Silicon Valley: 1965 (Resident for 55 Years)
Education: Middleham University, B.S., 1996, Middleham University, M.B.A., 2000 Military
Service: United States Navy, Photographer.
Hewitt R. Joyner Jr.
Founding MemberSunrise: Sept. 30, 1939
Place of Birth: Boston (Roxbury) Massachusetts
Moved to Silicon Valley: 1971 (Resident for 44 Years)
Education: Delaware State University, B.S., Health & Physical Education, 1962 Boston University School of Human Relations, 1968 San Jose State University, M.A., Education Admin & Community Education, 1976 University of San Francisco, Doctoral Studies, University of Southern California, Doctoral Studies.
Dawan Muhammad
Board MemberSunrise: January 23, 1946
Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas
Moved to S.F. Bay Area: 1950
Moved to Silicon Valley: 1961 (Resident off and on for 59 years)
Viet Nam Veteran: USAF 1964-68
Education: BA Degrees UCSC Political Science, Islamic Studies & Aesthetics (Ethnomusicology) 1971
MA Degree Golden Gate University Journalism 1978