OUR LEADERSHIP

United in Purpose. Rooted in Heritage. Committed to Legacy.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Provides governance, strategic oversight, and support to advance the mission and vision of AWIM.

Dr. Lori Jackson, ND, CNHP

Mr. Kenneth Penny

President / Chairwoman

Vice President / Vice Chairman

Ancestral Way International Ministries

Supports the President/Chairwoman, provides leadership in strategic planning, oversees programs and initiatives, and acts in the absence of the President/Chairwoman.

Ms. LaRanda Stiles

Treasurer

Manages financial records, oversees budgeting, ensures financial accountability, and provides financial reports to the Board.

Mr. Reggie Dumas Jr.

Secretary

Maintains official records, handles correspondence, prepares meeting minutes, and ensures compliance with policies and bylaws.

Mr. Clifton Taylor

Board Member

Mr. Clifton Taylor is a visionary leader whose life reflects a steadfast commitment to service, integrity, and excellence. With a clear vision for impact and a heart dedicated to people, he brings strategic insight and a solutions-driven mindset to every initiative. Guided by honor in all that he does, Mr. Taylor works tirelessly to build bridges, empower communities, and create a legacy of unity and progress for generations to come.

Board Member

Provides input, guidance, and support to uphold the mission and vision of AWIM.

Board Member

Provides input, guidance, and support to uphold the mission and vision of AWIM.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board Member

Provides input, guidance, and support to uphold the mission and vision of AWIM.

Board Member

Provides input, guidance, and support to uphold the mission and vision of AWIM.

The visionary minds and dedicated strategists guiding our mission, steering organizational excellence, and safeguarding our cultural and operational integrity.

Dr. Lori Jackson is a holistic wellness practitioner, cultural preservationist, spiritual leader, educator, and visionary dedicated to strengthening communities through ancestral wisdom, holistic well-being, cultural education, and legacy building.

As President and Chairwoman of Ancestral Way International Ministries (AWIM), she leads the organization with a global vision rooted in honoring the diverse ancestral lineages, traditions, knowledge systems, and cultural contributions of our forebears.

Her work bridges time-honored wisdom with forward-thinking approaches to community development, education, wellness, economic empowerment, and intergenerational leadership.

A lifelong advocate for self-determination and cultural restoration, Dr. Jackson believes that reconnecting people with their history, identity, natural resources, and collective strengths provides a foundation for building healthier and more prosperous communities.

Through AWIM, she is committed to reaching back to the roots while building forward for future generations—creating opportunities for people to preserve what was inherited, strengthen what exists today, and leave a meaningful legacy for those yet to come.

Our work is about more than remembering history. We are building the knowledge, relationships, resources, and institutions needed to create thriving communities for generations.

CULTURE IS CAPITAL. UNITY IS DESTINY.

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