Our Board
Our Board of Directors
Amy Carroll-Scott
An Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Community Health and Prevention at Drexel’s Dornsife School of Public Health, Dr. Carroll-Scott’s research addresses urban health and social inequities through community-based participatory approaches.
Dennis Burroughs
Chair
Born and raised in Philadelphia's Black Bottom, Dennis has been active with the Promise Zone since 2016. He serves on the Penn Advisory Board and Baring Street Community, focusing on understanding and serving his community.
Born and raised in Philadelphia's Black Bottom, Dennis has been active with the Promise Zone since 2016. He serves on the Penn Advisory Board and Baring Street Community, focusing on understanding and serving his community.
Carolyn Brown
Jimmy Allen
Former Executive Director of Mantua Community Planners and President of the Philadelphia Crime Prevention Association, Jimmy now works as Outreach Director at Management and Environmental Technologies Inc. and coordinates outreach for the Mantua Civic Association and Promise Neighborhood Youth Committee. He is committed to improving community quality of life and fostering connections between local institutions.
Lisa Kidd
Lisa, a Philadelphia native, earned her B.A. in Business Administration from Peirce College. From 2015 to 2021, she served as a Certified Community Health Worker at the University of Pennsylvania Health System, supporting over 700 patients through advocacy and resource navigation. Since December 2021, she has been a Training Specialist at Drexel University's Center for Non-Violence and Social Justice, co-facilitating the Experiential Learning Program to prepare CHW and Certified Peer Specialist interns for field placements in behavioral health and substance use support. Lisa is also an ECHO Hub Member with the PA AHEC CHW Training Program.
Rita Nelson
Secretary
A West Powelton resident for over 50 years, Rita joined the Promise Zone in 2018. Her involvement as a Promise Neighborhood Surveyor deepened her connection to community-based research.
A West Powelton resident for over 50 years, Rita joined the Promise Zone in 2018. Her involvement as a Promise Neighborhood Surveyor deepened her connection to community-based research.
Sharon Nichols
Financial Secretary
A community resident since 2018, Sharon advocates for ethical community-based participatory research to ensure integrity and safety in studies affecting the community.
A community resident since 2018, Sharon advocates for ethical community-based participatory research to ensure integrity and safety in studies affecting the community.
Join Our Board of Directors
Are you passionate about making a lasting impact in our community? The PZRC is looking for visionary leaders who share our commitment to progress, inclusivity, and service.
As a board member, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of our initiatives, guiding our strategic vision, and ensuring we stay true to our mission. Whether you’re an experienced leader or a dedicated community advocate ready to contribute your time and expertise — we want to hear from you.
Apply today and be part of something greater.
