About Us
Harambee Kingston NY, Inc.
Harambee Kingston NY, Inc was founded in 2017 by Tyrone Wilson with support of local community supporters and partners. We would like to thank everyone who participated in helping Harambee Kingston NY, Inc and the stewardship of the Pine Street African Burial Ground. Special Thank You to the Kingston Land Trust for facilitating the transfer of ownership of the African Burial Ground to Harambee Kingston NY, Inc. in 2019. We thank all of the Friends of Harambee, Volunteers, Partners and Sponsors for years of support.
The members of the
Board Of Directors has a very important role in developing and growing the organization towards fully realizing the vision and mission. Every member of our Board of Directors and staff of Harambee is a thought leader, visionary and change maker who have made significant contributions to our community. Each one brings a unique set of skills and expertise to our organization.
Tyrone Wilson
Founder / Executive Director
Rita Worthington
Board President
Rita M. Worthington, a social justice and equity advocate, was elected to the City of Kingston’s Common Council as Alderwoman for the Fourth Ward where she served three terms. While in office, she chaired both the Community Development and Laws and Rules Committees. In a unanimous decision, she was voted in as Majority Leader, becoming the first African American to serve as Majority Leader. She also served on the Board of Directors for the Ulster County Mental Health Association and Save Them Now, a re-entry program for returning citizens from incarceration and was an elected Trustee on the Board of Directors for the Kingston City Library. Rita also served as liaison and moderator between police and community and was instrumental in orchestrating community policing initiatives.
She graduated from Kaplan University School of Legal Studies with her Paralegal Degree and holds a Business certificate from Ulster County Community College. She is also certified in Family Law Mediation and Counseling.
Chris warren
Board Vice President
Founding Member of Harambee Kingston, Inc.
SydneY
Treasurer
Shalawn Brown
Board Member
Kathleen Harrison
Board Secretary
Governance and Management of Communication Records by and between the Board of Directors to uphold Transparency and Legal Compliance.
Martin Dunkley
Advisor
Co-founder and CEO of Seasoned Delicious Food, Inc.
Ubaka Hill
Director of Programing
Ubaka has worked in the areas of youth leadership, women's empowerment, social change through the arts and cultural programing for over 30 yrs.
Jules Farr
Fundraising Campaign Consultant
Chris warren
Board of Member
meet the Friends of Harambee
Laurie Berrios Family
Isa William
Kitt Potter
Joe Diamond
Ken Nystrom
Brian
Pine Street Neighborhood
Our Partners and Sponsors. We are grateful for the support of our community
