Dominic Archibald (Director)
Ms. Dominic Archibald is the Mother of Nathaniel “Nate” Pickett II, the Foundation’s namesake. She is a retired Army Colonel and two-time combat Veteran, having served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait. She was assigned to the Joint Staff J4 stationed at the Pentagon on 9-11-2001. Beyond her service to her country, Dominic has served in her community with youth initiatives for over 30 years. She is on the National Board for Families United 4 Justice, a coalition of families who have lost loved ones to law enforcement lawlessness. She has testified in several states for bills to protect all people from police brutality. Dominic is a member of the Circle of Red for the American Heart Association, a fundraiser for St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a member of Top Ladies of Distinction and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Her formal education includes a bachelor’s degree from Stillman College, and two graduate degrees from California State University Dominguez Hills and the Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy, respectively. She is also a graduate of Emerge Nevada and was most recently a doctoral candidate. Nate was her only child.
Grover Anthony Prince Jr (Board Member)
Grover Anthony Prince Jr is a native of Jamaica, Queens, New York. A graduate of York College CUNY with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. While in high school and college he participated in track and field. He continues to be a United States of America Track and Field (USATF) Athlete today. Mr. Prince also serves his community as a USATF coach (certified at levels 1&2) training and mentoring hundreds of America’s youths since 1992. His dedication to young adults, children and his community resulted in his current position of Metropolitan Athletic Congress Board member and Youth Athletics Chair (since 2010). Mr. Prince worked with the United States Postal Service for 37 years. He served as a National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Shop Steward. In his spare time, he enjoys genealogy research and website construction.
Dr. Andre Crenshaw (Board member at Large)
Dr. Andre Crenshaw was born in Detroit, Michigan, and graduated from Samuel C. Mumford High School in 1971. He received his Bachelor of Business of Science in Management Degree from Wilberforce University in 1975. In 1986 he received his Master’s in Business Management from the University of La Vern, La Vern CA - in Marketing and Finance. Dr. Crenshaw has worked in the insurance industry for the last thirty years and currently an Area Manager for an insurance company for the greater Palm Springs, California area and Consultant. Dr. Crenshaw received his Educational Doctorate from Pepperdine University, West Los Angles, in 2019 and is currently a third-year student for the Ph.D. ABD in Global Leadership and Change at Pepperdine University, West Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Susan Bradshaw (Board member)
Susan Bradshaw, M.D., MPH is a native of Los Angeles, California and a graduate of the Los Angeles Unified school system. Dr. Bradshaw obtained a Medical Degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She completed a residency program in Preventive Medicine at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Currently she is a diplomat of the Boards of Preventive Medicine, Holistic Medicine, and Integrative Medicine. In addition, she is certified as a Yoga Instructor and Healing Centered Engagement Practitioner. Dr. Bradshaw has been involved with many committees and organizations seeking to reduce mass incarceration, health disparities and the negative impact of cannabis laws on minority groups. As President of the California Academy of Preventive Medicine, she authored a resolution that became law in the state of California. She currently works for the County of Los Angeles and is the founder and owner of the Westchester Wellness Center
Cynthia Barren (Board member)
Sergeant Major (R) Cynthia Barren served for more than two decades in the United States Army. Much of her career was spent in the medical service corps. Currently she is a Department of Defense instructor for the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response Prevention (SHARP) program.
She has a bachelorette degree from Wayland Baptist University in Human Services and a graduate degree from University of Oklahoma in Human Relations.
Cynthia lives by the words of Martin Luther King Jr., “Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth.” She serves with several organizations and non-profits including Joseph and Sarah Caring for Veterans-Houses homeless veterans-Board of Directors. Triple Nickle-First black airborne Soldiers in the Army-Secretary. Chestnut Ridge Homeowner Association-Vice President. Veterans of Foreign Wars-Member. Feeding Georgia Families – Volunteer.
Brittini Pitman (Board member)
Dr. Brittini Pittman is a researcher dedicated to advancing mental health care for young adults, specifically ages 12-24. Her work focuses on exploring the unique challenges and needs of this demographic, especially in urban areas. Outside of research, she's passionate about community involvement, particularly through ministry work with young adults at her church. As someone who values family and the support it brings, she's proud to call the Southern US home.
Grace Barr (Administrative Intern)
Hello my name is Grace Barr and I am an intern for the foundation. I am from Fairfax, Virginia, and I am currently attending North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics.
Jermaine Wade (Film and Production Intern)
After concluding his undergraduate studies at Morehouse College and The School of Visual Arts NYC, Jermaine has become a go to man for various studios. The likes being RGE Productions, Amazing Grace Conservatory, Disney, and Paramount. He also serves on the board of Film as President , at his alma mater Frankford High school where he tailors his resources to enrich the youth and their film studies.
With the Foundation, Jermaine has spearheaded many initiatives geared toward active programming and unbiased media campaigns that have spanned across the U.S. and now Africa. All while maintaining a seperate full time job and his own personal endeavors.
His ethics, principles, and grit make him an invaluable asset to any organization or program he decides to be a part of.
Chris Archer (Director of Information & Technology)
Christopher “Chris” Archer was born in Brooklyn, New York and graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School in 1987. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Marketing from Howard University in 1991. After graduation Chris held senior positions at a Fortune 500 Company and a Big 4 Consulting firm. In 2002 he established an Information Technology consulting firm, that provided Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM), network security and communications security services to U.S. Federal Civilian and Defense clients across the globe. The company achieved numerous awards and reached over $40m in revenue. Chris was semi-retired for several years and is now working for Microsoft managing internal audit for their Federal Government portfolio. Chris is also an adjunct professor at Montgomery College.
Staci Ann L Kato (In Memoriam)
Board Member for eternity.
Sunrise August 20, 1964, Sunset July 6, 2021
Karen Ceniceros (Business Intern Emeritus)
An honorary former member of the Nathaniel H Pickett Foundation. During her time here Karen graduated from UC Berkeley majoring in Chicanx Studies. On campus, she was involved with the Latino Business Student Association (LBSA) and Hermanas Unidas de UC Berkeley. Through participation in these organizations, she collaborated in planning professional development workshops and am learned how to be an ally to all minorities. She was a delight and great foundational piece that kept the the Nathaniel H. II Pickett Foundation, Inc moving and her peers on their toes and motivated.