Meet The Board

Dr. Jalisha Booth is an entrepreneur and community advocate passionate about uplifting youth and underserved families. Inspired by her father’s legacy, she founded the James Booth Foundation to provide shoes, sports physicals, and essential resources to student-athletes. She is a recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, recognized for her leadership and dedication to meaningful community impact.

Shenita Brown is a financial executive and host of the Crossroads and Catalysts Leadership & Career podcast, and a speaker who helps people find clarity and courage at life’s turning points. Her professional journey has taken her through nonprofit, business, and healthcare sectors—She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, an MBA, and is a licensed CPA.

With 40 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Barb specializes in process improvement and operational excellence. She has a long-standing commitment to community service, having volunteered with the United Way and served on the board of Positive Tomorrows. As a board member and active volunteer for Positive Tomorrows, she successfully secured funding through a Liberty Mutual grant, helping provide essential support for homeless children without access to traditional schooling. Known for her strategic leadership and passion for improving systems and lives, Barb continues to make a meaningful impact both professionally and in her community. 

Leslie G. Sparks, P.C., President and solo practitioner since 2002 with primary practice areas in property law, wills and trusts, guardianship and probate. He has also held a position as a Deputy Court Clerk in the Office of the Supreme Court. Conducted adoption and trial proceedings as the Executive Director of Youth and Family Services and has also led the Youth Services for Oklahoma County as the Program Coordinator/Executive Assistant. He also practiced law at Oklahoma City University and obtained a Juris Doctor alongside a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Arts from Central State University. 

André Booth is a technology entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience driving digital innovation across multiple disciplines. Throughout his career, he has leveraged expertise in graphic design, digital publishing, web design, and strategic marketing to deliver comprehensive solutions for clients and businesses.

André holds a degree in Liberal Arts and Graphic Design, combining creative vision with technical acumen to build impactful digital experiences.