Books are a vehicle for social justice.J.C. Tamno Books Foundation • Maryland & African Communities
Leadership

Stewardship grounded in service, scholarship and community.

Staff

Foundation team

Rick Tamno

Rick Tamno

Founder & Executive Director

Leads organizational strategy, partnerships, fundraising and program development.

Development & Fundraising

Intern Team

Supports donor engagement, campaign research and development operations.

Social Media & Marketing

Intern Team

Supports storytelling, digital communications and community outreach.

Board of directors

Governance and regional leadership

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Dr. Doris Chávez-Linville

Board Chair
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Mathias Kalonzo

Secretary
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Stephen Abade

Board Member • Kenya initiatives
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Denzel Murdaugh

Board Member
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Alvin Cashmier, Esq.

Board Member
Founding Board Emeriti

Those who helped establish the institution.

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Pastor Aaron Tinch

Founding Board Emeritus
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Gerald Evans, J.D.

Special Advisor
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Dr. Sharon Sauls

Founding Board Emerita
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Luna Mishoe IV, CPA

Founding Treasurer
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Tanesha Mondestin, MPH

Founding Secretary