“Raphah”
Raphah is a Hebrew verb that means to heal.
It literally means to mend by stitching, very much like you would repair a torn garment.
This is the vision and work of Raphah Institute.
Structural and systemic defects in a community can leave many people tattered and torn - ripped - with very few healthy options to cope. Without opportunities for healing or transformation, the result is generational cycles of harm.
What if we could confront those defects and interrupt those complicated, layered cycles?
We believe we can, if we work together and focus on restoration, repair, and healing.
When people have the opportunity and resources to thrive, they will.
Meet the Team
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Amani DeVault-Smith
Program Assistant, ARC
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Ashlee Sellars
Director of Network and Power-building
Trauma Coach, ARC
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Chartrice Crowley
Program Director, Early Embrace, Early Bridge Builder
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Hedy Weinberg
Senior Strategy Advisor
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Jada X
Program Director, ARC, Memphis, TN
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Jameka Usher
Accountability Coach, ARC
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Lhorraine London Polite
Program Director, Early Embrace, Early Bridge Builder, Spanish
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Micah Johnson
Program Director, Early Embrace, Business Development
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Micha Lynn Johnson
Project Director, Early Embrace
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SeTara DeThrow
Program Director, Early Embrace, Pedagogy
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Tim Osborne
Accountability Coach, ARC
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Tonya Primm
Trauma Coach, ARC
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Travis Claybrooks
Founder/CEO
Project Director, ARC
Meet Our Board of Directors
Travis Claybrooks, Founder and President
Governance at Raphah Institute: A Strategic Approach
At Raphah Institute, our commitment to mission-driven leadership and governance is paramount. Recently, we have strategically streamlined our Board of Directors to three key members. This intentional configuration is not a reduction but a focused alignment of our governance with our organization’s mission and vision. It ensures that each member’s expertise and focus propel us forward during a crucial development phase.
Our Board members are meticulously chosen for their profound commitment and specialized knowledge, which are vital for safeguarding our organization’s integrity and financial health. As we uphold the highest board governance standards, we seek to enrich our board’s diversity of perspectives and expertise.
In line with our strategic goals, we plan to expand our Board to seven members over the next three years. This expansion is designed to enhance our capacity and further diversify the skills and backgrounds of our board members while maintaining alignment with our core objectives.
We are dedicated to transparency and excellence in all aspects of our governance. As part of our ongoing development, we invite professionals who share our vision to consider joining our team. We are particularly interested in individuals as passionate about our mission as we are and eager to contribute to our journey.
For more information or to express your interest in serving on our board, please visit our Board Member Application Packet. We welcome your inquiries and look forward to discussing how your unique skills and experiences can contribute to our mission.
Thank you for your continued support and trust in Raphah Institute. We look forward to sharing our progress with you as we grow and evolve.