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Deandria H. Cumberbatch Founder and Program Administrator Born and raised in the heart of Brooklyn, New York, Deandria Cumberbatch received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Brooklyn College. She has earned several credits towards her Master degree in Public Administration. After giving her life to Christ in October 2003, Deandria served on the Media Ministry at New Home Baptist Church for five years and currently serves on the Video Ministry at Life Church. With seventeen years administrative management and policy development experience, Deandria or Ms. Dee (as she is dearly known by most program participants) serves as RFL’s Program Administrator. From April 2006 thru April 2007, Ms. Dee managed the operation of RFL’s residential home serving single homeless moms. During that time, she coordinated the much needed training and administrative support critical to the needs of our participants. Deandria has served on RFL's Board of Director's since its inception in 2002 through the opening of RFL’s first facility in 2006 and then becoming the organization’s Program Administrator. As a former foster parent, she has been trained to handle the unique care of individuals who each come with specialized needs. Ms. Dee has previously served as Supervisor of the College of New Rochelle’s Summer Youth Program. She has also served on the Department of Labor Child Care Center Board of Directors, the Clinton Boys and Girls Club Fundraising Committee and a member of the College of New Rochelle's Administrative Standing Committee. Deandria has worked as Director of Public Relations at Management Systems Training and Technology, a Department of Defense (DoD), Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Office (SADBU) support contractor. In this capacity, she directed the overall outreach for the SADBU office. Deandria received the 2008 Presidential Award acknowledging her as an honorable volunteer and the Boys and Girls Club 2008 Women of The Year Award. She is currently a Prince George's County Election Judge, Certified Self-Esteem Trainer, and a Team Mom for the Clinton Boys and Girls Club. 2 Corinthians 10, NIV 1By the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am "timid" when face to face with you, but "bold" when away!... 17But, "Let him who boasts boast in the Lord."[c] 18For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
Lawrence L. Cumberbatch, Jr. Founder Mr. Cumberbatch is a skilled motivational speaker dedicated to uplifting the self-esteem of our teen population, thereby improving the lives of others. His innovative spirit along with his strong commitment to educating and motivating youth has inspired him to give birth to Restore For Life, Inc. From overseeing the development of program policies, resident rules and regulations to developing an exciting schedule for the teens, Mr. Cumberbatch has endulged all of his energy in every aspect of creating the foundation of Restore For Life, Inc. His vision is to provide support services (including a place to live) for teen moms. His mission in life is simple: to help others. He has dedicated his life to working each day to help someone along the way. He will serve as Director of Operations working, in some cases, one-on-one with our teens and providing influencial guidance. Mr. Cumberbatch spends his spare time coaching little league football, inspiring the youth at the YMCA day care center and communicating with the social service community at-large. For the past ten years, Mr. Cumberbatch has developed managerial skills that will prove to be beneficial to our teens. With the experience and gift of counseling, coaching and caring for children, he somehow touches the heart of each and every person he encounters.
Steve A. Buddington, Ph.D, MSW, GSW, Staff Advisor Dr. Steve A. Buddington is an Associate Professor of Social Welfare and the Baron Hilton Endowed Chair of Sociology at Dillard University, in New Orleans, Louisiana. A native of Jamaica, West Indies, Dr. Buddington earned his B.Sc. in Natural Sciences (major: computer science) from the University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica; his Baccalaureate of Business Administration (B.B.A) from Northwood University, Midland, Michigan; his Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) from Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO), Louisiana; and his doctor of philosophy, in Social Work, from Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Buddington has been a board member of Restore For Life (RFL), since its inception in 2002. Dr. Buddington, also has been a board member of Belle Reve, a residential facility serving HIV families, since October 2002 and currently serves on the Performance Improvement Committee (PIC). Dr. Buddington views volunteerism as one of the greatest gift from humanity to humanity for the holistic betterment of humanity.
Marina Sullivan Financial Administrator Ms. Sullivan has successfully managed three-fiscal year budgets with a combined total of $82 million. As DoD's Program Manager she constantly collaborates with senior Pentagon officials on financial reconciliation. She has demonstrated the ability to work autonomously with diminutive direction. Having filed quarterly payroll and sales taxes as well as annual corporate tax returns she is familiar with IRS regulations. Adept at functioning in a world with constant change due to new technological software and invariable modifications to company structures, policies and procedures, Ms. Sullivan administered the conversion project of $28 million in accounts' receivable. Instrumental in the implementation of new funding strategies and budget processes, she will certainly prove to be valuable as RFL's Financial Administrator.
Ronald A. Sanders Recreational Director Mr. Sanders specializes in problem solving and project oversight. With more than ten years administrative experience, Restore For Life benefits from Mr. Sanders strong interpersonal skills and coordination ability. Mr. Sanders has demonstrated his outstanding organization skills with non-profits such as, The Board of Trade, The Hispanic-Serving Health Professions Schools of Washington, DC and United Way of Tri-State. He has also served four years as Resident Therapist with the Puerto Rican Organization for The Mentally Handicapped. He is instrumental in providing hands on training with independent living skills. We are excited to have Mr. Sanders on our team.