Dwayne Anthony Sykes, Founder/Chair
  Message from the Founder

Dwayne Sykes founded 360 disAbility Solutions, Inc. April, 2006.  Dwayne held a position at JPMorgan Chase as a Sr. System Analyst and made the decision to leave in 2005 to follow his purpose, to start  this organization. While pursuing his purpose he had a revelation that it was tied in with his Spiritual Development. While attending services at  the Christian Cultural Center (CCC) in Brooklyn, NY under the leadership of Pastor A. R. Bernard in 2006,  Pastor A.R. Bernard quoted from Aristotle and gave the word, "...Where your talents, skills and abilities intersect with the needs of the people that's where your purpose lies."  It was at that moment that Dwayne had received confirmation that he was on the right path and he soon after became a member of CCC.

He attended Pace University:  Major BS in Personal Computing Study and concentration in Entrepreneurship and Social Entrepreneurship.  Dwayne has dedicated the last three years transitioning from corporate to the nonprofit, where he has studied and analyzed the nonprofit sector.  He has attended the following courses at the Foundation Center in NY, DC and Atlanta:  Building a Successful Team; Board-Policy and Strategy; Your Board and Fundraising; Intro to Fundraising Planning; Before You Seek A Grant; How to Approach a Foundation; Build a Brand.  Dwayne won a scholarship to attend courses at Lawyers Alliance for NY:  Fundraising Laws & Regulations and Employment Law. He also attended the Wachovia Nonprofit Leadership and Planned Giving Summits, The 2007 Willow Creek Leadership Summit and the Craigslist Foundation Nonprofit Boot Camp.  He has put what he has learned to practice in developing this organization and building relationships. He serves on the Board of Helping Hands Initiative, an organization based in NYC that serves the disability community as advocates and provides programs and services to their community. Dwayne also serves on the Technology and Assistive Technology Committee of LDRF (Learning Disability Resource Foundation) and serves on a Committee at the NYC Mayor's Office for Disabilities. 

Dwayne worked in the technology field for 20 years with major organizations like Morgan Guaranty Trust, Coopers and Lybrand, F.W. Woolworth, Philip Morris, Brown Brothers and Harriman just to name a few.  His technical leadership has won him an award from JPMorgan Chase for his diligent work on 9/11, by implementing the Disaster Recovery Plan, which secured them from not having a negative financial impact. Dwayne also received (21) JPMorgan Chase Service Awards for dedication to quality service and outstanding leadership and (4) All Star Nominations.  He was a Social Entrepreneur Finalist in the 2006 Pace University Pitch an Idea Contest and a Semi-Finalist in 2006 Echoing Green Fellowship Contest.  Dwayne Sykes has taken his talents, skills and abilities in the technology and leadership fields to form this organization to assist the disabled, while closing the digital divide in their community.  He is confident that this is his purpose.  Dwayne recommends that everyone should read, "How to Change the World" by David Bornstein, it changed his life. http://www.howtochangetheworld.org/

  Kendrick Harris, Vice Chair

A native of Brooklyn New York, Kendrick currently serves as Director of Operations of the Tax Incentives Program division at New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development. Kendrick has over 13 years experience managing the implementation of strategic management plans, modernization and automation programs, facilitating the introduction of new customer services, and negotiating and collaborating with various government agencies.

A graduate of the first public military high school in the country, Kendrick earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Real Estate from New York University and was commissioned into the U.S. Air Force where he served as the Deputy Branch Chief of Program Plans and Integration at the Electronic Systems Center, Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts.  While on active duty in the Air Force, Kendrick earned his Masters degree in Government from Harvard University. Kendrick is currently a Captain in the Air Force Reserves and is pursuing a law degree from Hofstra University School of Law. 

Kendrick is a frequent speaker and lecturer to high schools, colleges (i.e. Manhattan College, University of Connecticut, Dorchester High School, Park East High School), and other institutions, public and private.  He speaks on topics such as leadership, military history, and career planning.  He is a member of the Tuskegee Airmen Inc., One Hundred Black Men of New York City, NAACP, National Urban League, and Rotary International and is an affiliate member in a host of other organizations.  Kendrick brings to the organization his experience and skills working on implementing strategic management plans and will be assisting in the development of the business model, programs and strategic alliance with business and other non-profit organizations.

  Andrew Robison, Treasurer

Andrew Robinson is a Realtor in Central Florida and business owner in New York. In 2005, Andrew with a business partner, opened Debonaire NYC, a men’s and women’s boutique in Brooklyn, New York. Prior to his entrepreneurial endeavors he held the position as Vice President in the Fixed Income Group at Salomon Smith Barney in New York for over two years. In total Andrew spent over eight years at Salmon Smith Barney and after merger was repositioned as an Investment Banker. Andrew holds a BA in Finance from A&M University in Florida and has an extensive background in corporate finance.  Andrew brings his financial experience to the organization.

  Dr. D. Peak, Secretary

Dr. Peak is a motivational speaker, spiritual advisor and an entrepreneur. Dr. Peak received her BA at Howard University majoring in Communication Arts and she attended Seminary receiving a credited Masters Degree in Religious Study and Doctorate Degree in Theology. Dr. Peak brings to the organization motivation lessons and her focus is on coordinating  fundraising events.

  Sue Strong, Board Member
Sue was born, raised, and educated in New York City. She attended St. John's Grammar School, Hunter College High School, Hunter College (B. F. A.) and Pratt Institute (M. L. S.).

Sue worked for the New York Public Library throughout her high school and college years. She became an art librarian for the NYPL while attending graduate school for her Master's degree.

Shortly after graduation,  Sue was a passenger in a van which had a steering malfunction. She sustained a spinal cord injury when the van went out of control and was left paralyzed from the neck down. Upon leaving one of NYC's chronic care hospitals, Sue moved into her apartment in the city.

Sue was later approached by Helping Hands, an organization which trains capuchin monkeys to help quadriplegics in their homes, to see if she was interested in having a monkey helper and to act as a representative of Helping Hands for publicity purposes. There followed a 20+ year long relationship with her monkey, Henrietta ("Henri" to friends!), which ended when Henri died at the age of 37. Sue also served on the Board of Directors for Helping Hands.

Dwayne and Sue were introduced to each other in the early 1990's when Dwayne brought Sue's first PC to her home, designed it to fit Sue's needs and started teaching her how to use it. Their acquaintanceship has continued since then.

 Elaine T. Campbell, Board Member

Elaine is a Business Operations Manager with the US Desktop Operations division at JPMorgan Chase. Elaine’s professional growth and experience in the Technology field has enabled her to expand her scope of managerial and operational responsibilities to support all desktop regions within the United States in areas such as vendor management, effective workflow tool implementations and process enhancements.

Elaine has a BS in Business Administration with a Marketing concentration from State University of New York at New Paltz.  In January 2005, Elaine completed her Executive Masters in Technology Management with a 4.0 GPA from Polytechnic University.  Elaine is currently pursuing her PMP Certification from the Project Management Institute.

Elaine’s drive and optimistic outlook on life stems from the joy she receives as a mother to her four year old daughter, Cayla.  Elaine brings her knowledge of backend process of technical operations as her focus is the development of the technical structure of the organization.

  Maynard Evans Davenport, Jr., Board Member

Maynard Evans Davenport, Jr. Held a position as an Air Traffic Controller /Supervisor at the Heliport in Manhattan for eight years and made the decision to follow his dream in Technology holding a position at IBM. Maynard’s growth and experience enabled him to become a Manager in IBM providing Desktop support for JPMorgan Chase managing the Level I Support Teams in New York and New Jersey. Maynard worked in the Technology field for 10 years and is currently working at the Massachusetts Airport as an Operations Specialist Firefighter. Maynard holds the Highest Achievement Award from Dale Carnegie for public speaking. Maynard’s Motivation and joy is his wife Samantha and Children Jonathan and Jared.

 Shawn M. Hayes M.Ed, Board Member

Shawn Hayes is currently working at University of Kansas at the Autism Aspercer Resource Center as an Educational Specialist.  Shawn worked for Missouri Protection and Advocacy Services in Kansas City for 8 years as a Disability Advocate Specialist in the area of Special Education ranging from Individual Educational Plan (IEP) and Mediation in Due Process. Shawn is also a  Certified Mediator and Hearing Officer.  He holds BA in Special Education, M.Ed in Special Education Compliance from Graceland University in Iowa.  He will be pursing a PhD in Special Education/Transitions at the University of Kansas.  Shawn has beaten all odds and triumphed from his own personal disability. He is successful in society and a single father.  Shawn  brings to the organization his experience and expertise as a Disability Advocate.

 

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