Board Members

C. Larry Crump, Esq. - Newark Municipal Councilman 

Board President

Larry has extensive experience with legal matters and with municipal policy.  C. Lawrence Crump, Esq. is also the General Counsel and Director of Development for the Newark Parking Authority. In this position, Mr. Crump provides all necessary expert legal services for the Parking Authority, including working closely with the Executive Director on the construction of a $35 million mixed use parking facility. 


Dr. Cleopatra J. Wingard - Principal, Martin Luther King, Jr. School, PS #11

 Board Member

Cleopatra has been an educator for 20 years.  She is detail-oriented and highly effective in working with people from diverse backgrounds.  At one time, she was the youngest principal in Jersey City Public Schools. She is committed to helping others succeed.

Michael Bright - President/CEO YMCA of Newark and Vicinity 

Board Member

Michael has a long history working in the non-profit sector.  He is skilled in board policy, organizational management, and collaborative partnerships.  He also serves on the Small to Mid-Size YMCA CEO Advisory Board.


Rosyln McCombs - Mother and Health Advocate

Board Member

Roslyn is a mother of four children.  She was widowed at a young age. She is a skilled executive assistant, and she is very detail-oriented.  She excels in project management and digital organization.  She knows how to squeeze lemonade from lemons, and we all learn from her positivity.