ELLA ALEXANDRA
Board Member, Fundraising and Public Relations Committees

“I joined the board to be part of a dynamic team who believes in restoring life in individuals to help make a difference so that they can accomplish their dreams”.


DEANDRIA H. CUMBERBATCH
Co-Founder and Executive Director

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 Executive Director. 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 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.


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.

MURIEL CUMMINGS
Board Members, Strategic Planning Committee

VALENCIA DANIEL

Board Chair, Strategic Planning and Grants Management Committees



DR. HENRY DREW

Board Advisor

Our Board Chairperson, Mr. Henry Drew currently a professor at The College of New Rochelle, School of New Resources, Brooklyn Campus, brings more than twenty eight years experience in child care development and community service. Mr. Drew was the official representative of the Borough President of Brooklyn on many community boards. He served in many civic and social organization: In 1966 Mr. Drew was appointed to serve on a committee to develop the Community Planning Board for the Bushwick Community. He later became the first organized Chairman of the board, a position held until 1973. During his tenure, he restructured the board by creating the following committees to meet the needs of the fast growing community, namely education, health, social service, police sanitation, youth and housing, which individually they interacted with all the city agencies responsible for the delivery of services to the Bushwick community. He has also served as Board Chairperson for many city agencies that provide health, education, and housing services. Mr. Drew was honored as the "The Educator of the 90's" by The College of New Rochelle. He is a great asset to our organization and our teens will benefit for having crossed his path. 



PEARL P. LEWIS
Training Consultant, Training Committee Lead

“I volunteered to be a part of Restore For Life because I have a deeply held belief about the importance of helping others, to feel useful and needed and give back to the community!”

Ms. Lewis is an enthusiastic and highly motivated training professional skilled in providing top quality computer workshops, seminars, one-on-one training and e-learning programs.  She is known for a polished, professional, and personable training style that engages audiences; is able to combine effective teaching methodologies with practical product applications to help participants apply learning immediately.  She provides comprehensive software training, development and consulting services for the Windows™ and Macintosh® operating systems.

Pearl has 17+ years of diverse work experience in training and information technology and has earned her certification as a Training Manager/Director from Langevin Learning Services, the world’s largest train-the-trainer company. She also holds certifications as an eLearning Specialist and Microsoft Office Specialist.  She acquired a degree in Applied Science in Business Administration from Robert Morris College located in Chicago, IL.

RONALD A. SANDERS
Executive Assistant, Administrative Committee Lead

MARINA A. SULLIVAN
Board Member, Finance and Grants Management Committee

STEPHANIE STAPLES

Board Members, Counseling Committee Lead



DWAYNE THORNE
Board Member, Fund Development Committee

UMEKI THORNE
Board Member, Administrative Committee


FELICIA WIGGINS
Board Member, Training Committee

“As a trainer and mentor to teens and young adults, joining RFL just made sense for me. I agree with its mission and It feels great to be part of a team who's mission is in alignment with my values; and to know that I'm part of an organization which provides a great service for their community”.

Felicia is an award-winning writer, producer and editor with over 8 years of video production experience.  She's worked for notable networks such as; NBC, PBS and BET. In 2010, she earned the Excellence in Youth Video award by the Alliance for Community Media and JAM for her editing work on a teen sexual health video, Peer Education. In 2009, she created the documentary, Dating in DC, which was featured in The Examiner online. In 2009, Felicia collaborated with an emmy winning public relations firm based in Los Angeles, CA to create a feature length documentary, Saving Public Access Channels in America, which is currently airing in over 20 stations across the country.

MICHELE WINSTON
Board Member, Finance Committee and Training Committee

I am a financial professional that has employed at Prince Georges County Schools for 12 years.  I also serve as a member of the supervisory committee for the Educational Systems Federal Credit Union.  I am a Prince Georges County resident and mother of 3 children and grandmother of 2.  I joined the RFL Board to support our youth by helping them to achieve the success necessary to provide a positive contribution to society.  I admire the determination of the RFL Board to reach out to our youth.  Even though we all have busy lives, the Board has made a commitment to provide young adults knowledge and some basic tools for success. 

God's Word states, "To whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required."  Luke 12:48