Berneice Willis (Ed.D.) is an educational consultant and trainer who partners with institutions, organizations, students, and parents to achieve personal growth, professional development, and college readiness. Willis earned her Doctorate of Education from Benedictine University. She also earned her Masters of Management and a Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership from Thomas Edison State University. She has served in many organizations and church ministries – as Sunday School teacher, Scholarship Ministry Leader, Budget Oversight, Congregational Care Team, Steward, and Planning Chair for Milwaukee Chapter of Blacks in Government. Dr. Willis’s husband is Loren Willis. They have three adult children and three grandchildren.
Erskin Anavitarte is a Texas-born Singer-Songwriter, Diversity Spokesman, Adoption Advocate, and music Co-Producer. He resides in Nashville, TN, with his wife Kelli and their two children. Their heart for orphaned, abandoned, and vulnerable people has led Erskin and his family to become advocates for several non-profit organizations including Holt International, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Life Action, and Project Connect Nashville
Letitia Washington has had the honor of twenty five plus years in prison ministry in Tennessee and Pennsylvania. She served as a director of Urban Ministry in Philadelphia in the Cambria Park area and as an Associate Minister in West Chester, Pennsylvania. She received her Bachelor from Trevecca, Master from Nazarene Theological Seminary and is presently working on her dissertation at Wesley Theological Seminary. Presently she has been assigned to the Emmaus family through the 510 Foundation.
Casey McEwan studied Nursing at Belmont University and is currently pursuing a Masters in Social Work. She leads the Healthcare pillar with a passion for her work with addicts recovering with Welcome Home Ministries.
Judith Berthaud (RN BSN MA) accomplished a brilliant diplomatic career from 1978-1990, including seven years at the United Nations Headquarters. She received her Associate degree in Science and Bachelor degree in Nursing from the prestigious New York University School of Nursing in New York. She was awarded multiple scholarships at New York University for her exceptional academic achievement. In 2022, she obtained a Master of Arts degree with honors at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Her nursing career spanned over 24 years at New York Hospital/Cornell University, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Gentiva, and Asera Hospice Care in Nashville. At MSKCC, she served as Preceptor in Oncology Nursing. Mrs. Berthaud is certified in Chemotherapy, Oncology, Hospice and Palliative Care. In September 2015, she published the novel, Le Soleil se Couche à Midi. Mrs. Berthaud is a fervent Christian and a passionate gardener.
Emma Regis began her community career by tutoring children in state-managed foster homes and tutoring local high school students, including many who dropped out of high school and were now seeking a GED. Emma is a strong advocate for children in foster care. As a former foster parent herself, she is always keeping this population in prayer. Emma wears many hats at given times: devoted sister and aunt, praying Godmother for many of her nieces and nephews, teacher of many subjects , and a dedicated registered nurse. Emma wears the hat of a registered nurse the majority of the time, where she can enhance God’s kingdom through compassion with every patient and family member she meets. Emma also enjoys meeting with Members of Justice Circle Nashville and Reaching Beyond International (RBI). Emma’s medical and equipment knowledge allows her to fit in nicely with the medical team of RBI as they manage a clinic in Haiti under the leadership of Dr. Samuel. Above all, Emma is looking for more ways to serve God’s people for the enrichment of their souls.
David Lakey is a regular member of Nashville First Church of the Nazarene and frequent volunteer with many 510 Foundation ministries. He is involved with Emmaus, which ministers to our unhoused neighbors, as well as Justice Circle Nashville. He is a talented musician and performer. David loves his wife of many years, Sarah.