ANTHONY DEVOE I SECRETARY

Anthony Devoe is the Secretary and a Founding Board Member of All Rise.  Anthony worked in television production before transitioning to public education in 1997. He is an elementary educator for the Norwalk/La Mirada School District in Norwalk California. Anthony earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, his teaching credential from California State University Long Beach, and a Master’s degree in Education with an emphasis on Curriculum Development and Assessment from Walden University. Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Anthony currently resides in Downey, CA.

Ivan Douglas I Chief Strategy & Compliance Officer

Ivan Douglas is the Chief Strategy & Compliance Officer of We Will All Rise “All Rise.” In this role, Ivan works closely with senior leadership, providing valuable feedback and guidance on various topics that shape the organization’s decision-making and outcomes. Before his work in the nonprofit sector, Ivan served as a corporate securities attorney in Washington, DC, practicing law for seven years before beginning his career in education and nonprofit management. Ivan earned a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from Emory University and a Juris Doctor degree from the Washington College of Law at American University. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Ivan currently resides in Maryland with his wife and two children.

CHRISTOPHER JOHN I TREASURER

Christopher John Christopher, affectionately known as “CJ”, is a Board member and Treasurer of All Rise. CJ is a local of Boston, MA, although his parents both immigrated from Barbados and Trinidad. He launched his accounting career as an auditor for PricewaterhouseCoopers, conducting external audits for medical devices, educational, healthcare, and other non-profit organizations. He then worked at other companies such as iRobot and Smith and Nephew within their internal audit functions reviewing and improving various business operations and processes. CJ graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. He currently resides in Boston, MA.

Ricardo O. Neal I President & Chief Executive Officer

Ricardo O. Neal is the President & Chief Executive Officer of We Will All Rise “All Rise.” In this role, Ricardo guides the organization’s decision-making, strategy development, fundraising, and fiscal management while leading the organization’s work in creating targeted initiatives that invest in the social and academic trajectories of young men of color. Over the past 25 years, Ricardo has served in various leadership and governance roles within the education, philanthropy, and public advocacy sectors and has led community change work nationally and internationally. Ricardo earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the Boston University School of Social Work. Born in St. Catherine, Jamaica, and raised in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Ricardo currently resides in Baltimore, MD, with his wife and two children.

DR. ANTWAN PERRY I CHAIR

Dr. Antwan Perry is a Founding Board Member and Chair of the Board of Directors of All Rise. Dr. Perry presently serves as the Senior Policy Analyst for Higher Education issues at the National Education Association. Prior to his work at NEA, he worked for the Office or Equity for DC Public Schools and has worked in the field of higher education in various capacities for 15 years. Antwan received his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Hampton University, and a Master’s of Education degree and a Doctorate of Education degree in Higher Education from Regent University. Born and raised in Chesapeake, VA, Antwan resides in Maryland.

DR. MICHAEL TOWNSEL

Michael Townsel is a Founding Board Member of All Rise.  Michael presently serves as a guidance counselor at School for Advanced Studies, a collegiate high school in Miami, Florida.  He also serves as an adjunct Chemistry Professor at Miami Dade College.  Michael earned a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Bethune-Cookman College, a Master’s degree in Chemistry from Clark Atlanta University, and a Doctoral degree in Counselor Education from The Union Institute & University.  Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Michael and his wife raised three daughters in Miami before relocating to Miramar, Florida.