The Board of Directors of the organization is made up of successful men and women of integrity with great experiences from diverse professional /business backgrounds who share the same vision of philanthropy with the founder and are desirous to positively affect a life.
Ms. Aquanette Thompson is the Secretary of the Fada Pita Sports Foundation - Chicago Chapter.
Ms. Thompson is retired from the Chicago Transit Authority and is a Parishioner of Our Lady Gate of Heaven Parish.
Ms. Thompson serves in many roles at her Parish and is enthusiastic of the service the Fada Pita Sports Foundation is providing to the youth in our communities through sports, education and fundamentals.
Mrs. Stefani Hicks is a mother, wife and an educator. She is a proud member of Our Lady Gate of Heaven Catholic Church on the southeast side of Chicago.
She serves on the FPSF since its establishment in Chicago and head the Women’s Club at Our Lady Gate of Heaven Catholic Church, Chicago.
As a Christian Educator, she believes wholeheartedly in serving her community and supporting youths through academics, fine arts and sports.
Mr. Broderick Irby is a retired health worker in the city of Chicago. Coordinator of Our Lady Gate of Heaven Parish food pantry, member of Knight of St. Peter Claver's Catholic Fraternal Organization, and co-chair of K.P.C. Inter-council Prison Ministry.
Paul Okafor is an international business man and investor. He obtain his business administration at (IMT) Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu Nigeria. He is a Managing Director of IFESSY Investment Company in Nigeria and USA.
Ifeanyi Achebe is a Product Development Engineer with Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria Illinois. He obtained his master's degree in mechanical engineering and a graduate certificate from Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla.
He enjoys volunteering at various community upliftment programs. He is married to his best friend, Anene and blessed with kids.
Tessy warfield is a clerk of the circuit court and was hired in 1997. Mary holds degrees in education and business at Xavier university. Mary is currently working in the traffic court as a court specialist.
Mary is a Roman Catholic and brings the moral and values of being a catholic into her everyday work. Mary also serves on Fada Pita sports Foundation and at Incarnation Catholic Church.
Mr. John Sledge has been involved in the Tennis Teaching industry for more than 13 years. He has been associated with such operations as: Chicago Public Schools, Trinity United Church of Christ Youth Ministry, Avalon Community Tennis Group and Seton Academy High School Tennis Coach.
John has a Student Developmental Coach Certification from The United State Professional Tennis Association (USPTA).
Also, he has experience as a Real Estate Broker/Owner, etc. His experience ranged from management to teaching. He presents a blend of education and experience.
He has a BS Degrees in Industrial Engineering and Tool Engineering, and a Certification in Management from the American Management Association.
That makes Mr. Sledge highly qualified and a great asset to this organization.
