our LEADERS
LaRue Ramey - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
LaRue Ramey is a self-published children's book author in Nashville, Tennessee. Despite not finishing college after high school, she never gave up her dream of obtaining her degree. She completed the inevitable bourne 20 years after graduating from high school when she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Southern New Hampshire University. She is now pursuing her Master of Arts degree in Nonprofit Management. Her commitment to serve Christ, as well as her passion for helping others, lead her to start the Once A Dream Foundation. LaRue believes that God has a purpose for everyone.
"It's a great day to be alive!"
- LaRue
Catherine Gaddis - PRESIDENT
Catherine Gaddis, M.Ed., is an Educator for the District of Columbia Public Schools. She attended Norfolk State University where she received her Bachelors Degree in Psychology, and went on to earn a Masters Degree in Special Education. Catherine is currently a Ph.D. student at Liberty University, and she is also a part of the children's ministry and dance ministry at her church.
"After salvation and becoming a follower of Jesus Christ, it is my dream to give students hope through the power of faith."
- Cathy
Airica Jones - DIRECTOR, MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT
Airica Jones is the Founder & Creative Director of the Jones Fauntleroy Group, a holding company that consists of retail, design, hospitality and travel brands. In her spare time, she offers her expertise in the areas of digital marketing, project management, and creative direction on a freelance basis. Her past clients have included companies such as State Farm Insurance, Paint Nite, and Hyatt. Besides her full time devotion to her business ventures, Airica understands the values of education. She has a B.S degree in Business Management, and an M.B.A in Marketing Management. She is currently pursuing the PMI Project Management Certification, and an M.B.A in Fashion Design and Retail Management from Drexel University.
"Pray more, worry less"
- Airica
Tiffany Sunshine Layne - SECRETARY
Tiffany is a Permaculturalist & Healthy Free Food Advocate. As a child, she was always asking the question of "why,” and would consistently seek answers. This led to her studies in Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology at the University of Tennessee. She currently holds a certificate in Medical Office and Health Information Technologies.
"The question of 'why' often leads to the question of 'how.' Most often it is the 'how' that leads to our understanding of the 'why.'"
- Tiffany
