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OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

A shared commitment.
A remarkable future.

Dedicated leadership in service of our girls. Meet the people helping guide FORWARD’s mission, stewardship, and future.

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LEADERSHIP WITH PURPOSE

Meet our board.

Our Board of Directors provides strategic oversight and advocates for an education that empowers girls to lead with confidence.

Dr. Lisa Bell

Board President

Dr. Lisa Bell

Mrs. Denine Goolsby, M.Ed.

Board Vice President

Mrs. Denine Goolsby, M.Ed.

Mr. Kyle Cheeks

Board Treasurer

Mr. Kyle Cheeks

Dr. Nakia Miller

Board Secretary

Dr. Nakia Miller

Ms. Candace Maiden

Board Member

Ms. Candace Maiden

Dr. Terrance Menefee

Board Member

Dr. Terrance Menefee

Mrs. Tianna Mays, MBA

Board Member

Mrs. Tianna Mays, MBA

Dr. Wendy Batch-Wilson

Board Member

Dr. Wendy Batch-Wilson

Mrs. Tiffany Henderson, Esq.

Board Member

Mrs. Tiffany Henderson, Esq.

Ms. Aaliyah Brown, MEM

Board Member

Ms. Aaliyah Brown, MEM

GOVERNANCE & COMMUNITY

Board meetings.

Upcoming dates from FORWARD’s published 2026 board calendar. Please contact the school to confirm details before attending.

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13OCTOBER

October Board Meeting

October 13, 2026 · 5:00–7:30 p.m. ET
9250 Miles Park Avenue, Cleveland, OH

10NOVEMBER

November Board Meeting

November 10, 2026 · 5:00–7:30 p.m. ET
9250 Miles Park Avenue, Cleveland, OH

8DECEMBER

December Board Meeting

December 8, 2026 · 5:00–7:30 p.m. ET
9250 Miles Park Avenue, Cleveland, OH

CONNECTED TO OUR MISSION

For Girls. For Life.

For board-related questions or to request meeting materials, connect with our school team.

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