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PROJECT BRIGGS, INC. EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Abdur-Rahim Briggs - President - CEO
Project Briggs, Inc.
e-mail: rbriggs@projectbriggs.org
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Abdur-Rahim Briggs earned his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, along with a Minor in Public Administration, from California State University at Bakersfield in 1991. With over 32 years of experience in community service and currently serving as the Executive Board President of Project Briggs, Inc., he has acquired substantial expertise in community engagement. His dedication to charitable efforts was significantly shaped by the late Roy W. Roberts, II, the former Executive Director of The Watts/Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club, during his formative years in South Los Angeles, California, where he was honored as 'Youth of the Year' in 1986 by the organization’s Board of Directors.
Following his graduation in 1991, he moved to Washington, D.C. in 1994, where he commenced volunteering with organizations such as Us Helping Us and People Into Living, Inc. Throughout his professional journey, Abdur-Rahim has garnered numerous awards, including The Marvin E. Young Volunteer of the Year award in 2001, the Spirit of Light Award from Mascara, Inc. in 2005, the Trailblazer Award from InCrowd International, Inc. in 2008, and several others, such as the Unsung Hero Award from Joy Baltimore, Inc. in 2018 and the Capital Pride Honors Heroes Award in 2023, which reflect his unwavering commitment to service and advocacy.
His 32-year dedication to HIV/AIDS awareness, risk reduction, sexual health education, and community service has placed him in various leadership roles, particularly as Founder and Board Member of the Ummah Endowment Fund (2002-2008), President-CEO of Al Sura, Inc. (2008-2016), and President-CEO of Project Briggs, Inc. (2016-Present).
In addition to these leadership roles, Abdur-Rahim is a Board Member and President of the Board of Directors for the Greater Washington Association of Records Managers & Administrators (ARMA), with service periods from 2009-2010 and 2019 to the present. He has been honored with the Chapter Leadership Award in 2010 and the Rita Holt Chapter Member of the Year Award for both 2009 and 2013, highlighting his active engagement in the community.​​​
Abdur-Rahim has illustrated his commitment to the community through his engagement with The ManDate, a community-oriented organization, and as a Board Member of the Wanda Alston Foundation. He was involved as a voting member of the Gertrude Stein Club and participated in the Mayor's Advisory Committee for the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Affairs from 2016 to 2018. In 2019, he received an appointment as a Commissioner on the Commission on African American Affairs (COAAA). Moreover, he has been an active participant in the DC Engage-HealthHIV Advisory Committee and served as Chairman of the Ward 8 LGBTQIA+ Commission under Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. from 2020 to 2024. He presently serves as a Member on the Board of Directors for Heart to Hand, Inc.
Kraig Ronald Williams - Vice-President, Finance, and Program Events
e-mail: kwilliams@projectbriggs.org
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Kraig Ronald Williams began volunteering with the Capital Pride Alliance (CPA) in 2023, driven by a desire to engage with the community in an inclusive manner, and forge connections with individuals who share his commitment to making a positive difference in the LGBTQIA+ community. His previous experience in community-based volunteering includes hosting birthday happy hour toiletry drives for Casa Ruby from 2015-2019, collaborating with DC LULAC in several canned food and supplies drives benefiting the Latin American Youth Center (LAYC), event planning and coordination with DC Latinx Pride, particularly La Fiesta, and Project Briggs, Inc, organizing annual fundraisers, primarily the annual “Power 30” awards program and fundraiser.
Kraig has served in a variety of capacities within CPA including a two-year stint as a Safety Response Officer for the Health & Safety Team, under the direction of William Hawkins. In addition, he has taken the lead in curating and implementing community outreach initiatives for the Community Engagement Team including tabling opportunities with community-based organizations to showcase CPA programming and promotional activations for World Pride DC. Kraig aims to further support CPA’s mission of continued community engagement and volunteer service.
A fourth-generation Washingtonian, Kraig is a graduate of Frostburg State University, with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Politics, Law, & Society with a concentration in Criminal Justice.
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Kraig is currently Vice-President of Finance and Program Events for Project Briggs, Inc., a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to fostering urban initiatives, cultural events, and activities that cater to a variety of communities. Kraig is employed by the Government of the District of Columbia, within the Adjudication Services division, of the DC Department of Motor Vehicles.
His interests encompass a deep appreciation for all things related to MOTOWN, specifically the Detroit era, as well as a passion for Puerto Rican and Dominican cuisine. He enjoys curating dinner parties and social events, while also cherishing quality time spent with his husband, Craig, and their Miniature Pinscher, Rocco Luigi Williams.
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Jhahbriel C. Moore-Butler, PhD - Vice-President, Grants and Corporate Sponsorships
e-mail: jmoore-butler@projectbriggs.org
From serving within the United States Army to championing the public and private sector, Jhahbriel has proven his commitment to serve. Born in Greenville, NC; Jhahbriel grew up with a huge loving and supportive family who pushed him to live whatever dream he so desired as long as God is present. Jhahbriel’s career began while serving within the United States Army as a Pharmacy Technician. This position catapulted him into the healthcare industry where he successfully captured roles such as a National Account Executive, Benefits Advisor, Regional Director, Program Officer just to name a few.
Organizations such as Kaiser Permanente, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, and Madigan Army Medical Center have given Jhahbriel experiences and exposures that lead him to work within the community. Jhahbriel served on the Us Helping Us, Inc. Board for several years spearheading sponsorships and activities that increase awareness of health disparities in the community. He also works with various small organizations in obtaining funding that will align with the organizations' goals.
One of his mottos is; “One must always be willing to give…as giving opens doors to the heart”. Jhahbriel currently works for the United States Department of Labor in its Employee Benefits Securities Administration Division. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Emory University Goizueta Business School and holds a Health and Life Insurance license in various states. Jhahbriel is committed to bringing funding and sponsorships to Project Briggs, Inc.
Shane Greer - Director of Health and Wellness
e-mail: shaneagreer@gmail.com
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Shane Greer was born with a significant learning and language-based impediment.Although physically he was developing normally, he began showing early signs of havingdifficulties in mastering phonetics upon pronouncing his first words. For example, hecould not pronounce words with combined consonant sounds such as "sh" or "ch." By theage of 4, he was unable to pronounce his own name and required speech and languagetherapy. From first grade through his senior year, he required the assistance of a readingspecialist in addition to ongoing speech and language therapy.
It was then that he learned he had suffered what is called an in-utero stroke. Thesestrokes occur while infants are still in their mother's wombs before birth, and generally,they are born with disabilities very similar to those suffered by adults. From the age of 11,Shane joined his mother and younger sister in becoming ambassadors for strokeprevention after losing his dad to a sudden massive stroke. He lobbied before membersof Congress in support of the Federal Stop Stroke Act. Since childhood, he has been anambassador and junior spokesperson for the American Heart and Stroke Associations.But now Shane has decided to take his fight against stroke to another level. Up untilabout the age of 20 he struggled through feelings of indifference, was scared and wasacademically challenged compared to his peers and even his younger sister. He neverknew why he was disabled and often attributed it to being dyslexic to fit in. At the age of 25 years he was finally able to say, "I Am A Stroke Survivor."
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Today at 32, Shane is more determined than ever to live and be healthy. He has set out ona mission to not only preserve his own life but to educate others about the importance ofhealth and fitness, and mentoring young women and men.
Derrick "Strawberry" Cox - Director of Visibility and Inclusion
e-mail: cox.derrick48@gmail.com
Derrick (Strawberry) Cox is an unsung hero in the DMV LGBTQIA+ Community. He is the first to volunteer, goes above and beyond, does not allow outer influences to deflect him from the goal of spreading goodwill among all, and most importantly is extremely reliable. Derrick (Strawberry) Cox innately is blessed with possessing the abilities to Dance, Model, Act and actively advocate for the education in HIV Awareness and Preventive Health, Gay and Lesbian Civil Rights & Liberties, and is eloquent in public speaking for political lobbying in regards of the positivity aspects of the LGBTQIA+ Community.
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Aisha Broderick, Esq - Board General Counsel
Colson Broderick, LLC
e-mail: abroderick@colsonbroderick.com
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Aisha Broderick is the founding attorney of Colson Broderick, LLC. Ms. Broderick is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where she lived until she joined the U.S. Army. After her active duty military service, Ms. Broderick continued her service in the Army Reserves while working at a national financial institution. Mrs. Broderick continued her public service as a Federal Investigator for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Over the course of her career, Mrs. Broderick has served the community in various roles such as estate planning for people with disabilities through GABWA and court-appointed child advocate. Her EEOC experiences have led her to advocate for students with disabilities through the Georgia Bar Association. Mrs. Broderick’s commitment to community improvement fuels her participation in the Scouts of America and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
Mrs. Broderick earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Florida A&M University and earned her Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law.
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