Board of Directors

At Voices for a Better Future PAC (VFBF PAC), our strength lies in our leadership and staff's unwavering dedication and diverse expertise, all committed to empowering African American communities and driving systemic change.

Anthony Simmons

Treasurer

Anthony Simmons is a financial strategist and community advocate with experience in grassroots organizing, political campaigns, and fiscal management. As Treasurer of Voices for a Better Future, he leverages his expertise in financial oversight and strategic planning to support the organization’s mission of driving meaningful social change.

Kenn Dowell

Executive Director

With nearly two decades of experience in managing and coordinating elections, Kenn merges high-tech data-driven strategies with traditional grassroots campaigns. His extensive network includes collaborations with prominent political figures such as U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge and U.S. Representative Shontel Brown.

 

Staff

Our dedicated staff members are the driving force behind VFBF PAC's initiatives, translating our mission into impactful actions.

 

Destinee Burse

Chief Operating Officer

As an experienced executive director, Destinee is passionate about advancing justice through nonprofit leadership, strategic political campaigning, and policy advocacy. Her diverse skill set empowers communities to achieve sustainable, equitable solutions, with previous roles at Ohio City Incorporated and the Alliance for the Great Lakes.

 

Ezekiel Parker

Communications & Social Media Specialist

Ezekiel brings a dynamic approach to storytelling and digital engagement, effectively amplifying our message across various platforms. His expertise in crafting compelling narratives and leveraging social media strategies ensures that VFBF PAC's mission resonates with a broad audience, fostering community involvement and awareness.

 

REV.DR. AARON L.PHILLIPS

Senior Associate Faith-Based/Community Relations

Aaron has been in ministry for over 50 years and is the Senior Pastor of Sure House Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio. He founded the Cleveland Clergy Coalition and has consulted on major political and social campaigns, including for Armond Budish, Mike O’Malley, and Congresswoman Shontel Brown.

 

Together, our board and staff embody the core values of VFBF PAC, working collaboratively to amplify African American voices and foster meaningful reform.