CE0 & Founder
REV. Mrs. CAROLYN WHITESIDE-KENDALL, Founder & CEO
I grew up as a curious child in the small town of Brinkley Arkansas where I was very active in the community as well as in the Church.
Upon high school graduation I continued my education at the University of Central Arkansas desiring a degree in law, but the Lord or just my will had other plans.
In 1985 I moved to Jonesboro, AR with the
I grew up as a curious child in the small town of Brinkley Arkansas where I was very active in the community as well as in the Church.
Upon high school graduation I continued my education at the University of Central Arkansas desiring a degree in law, but the Lord or just my will had other plans.
In 1985 I moved to Jonesboro, AR with the love of my life Alon Kendall, and we began our professional careers as well as the adventures of married life, with almost forty years of the wonderful experience of matrimony.
Having worked with the Department of Human Services for over thirty years, I continued to come across a challenging concern for me; and that was to see so many minority women who were entering the workforce later in life and were just ill equipped to deal with the process. By “process” I mean, the basic interview, not to answer a question “yes” and “no” they did not know how to sell themselves.
They did not know how to dress appropriately, and if they were hired,
they did not know how to handle taking instructions from a supervisor,
they would often become offended.
These are some of the women that are living on the brink. The “brink” are women who due to some circumstance have to enter the workforce later in life or have to work jobs with no benefits, or job
security. These are the women that I have chosen to work with and to
help.
I am an Ordained minister and have a Bachelor’s in Education from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway Arkansas. Currently I'm working on my master’s in
divinity at Harding University School of Theology.
I am a proud member of the Order of Eastern Star and a member of the Civitan local chapter. I am a third term Notary Public for the great state of Arkansas as well as the owner of The Kendall Enterprise, LLC.
About The Warrior Center
MS. SANDRA DANIELS-BAKER, PRESIDENT
Sandra Daniels-Baker Grew up in Brinkley and Cotton Plant , AR.
Sandra married and had three children and later divorced. Sandra relocated to DFW and went back to college and made a nice living for herself and her three children.
She put herself through college and graduated from El Centro college in 2008.
She landed a job six months before
Sandra Daniels-Baker Grew up in Brinkley and Cotton Plant , AR.
Sandra married and had three children and later divorced. Sandra relocated to DFW and went back to college and made a nice living for herself and her three children.
She put herself through college and graduated from El Centro college in 2008.
She landed a job six months before she graduated at Hermes Sargent Bates LLC as a paralegal. Sandra worked for the firm until February of 2015. Sandra then went to work for Dallas County as a Senior Secretary.
While working at Dallas County, Sandra went back to school and received her Medical Assistant Degree and her Medial Office Assistant Degree. Sandra is a licensed Notary for the state of Texas.
Sandra is now an Insurance Adjuster. Sandra was the co-host for “Grown Folks
Talking” a podcast show for two years. The show tackled politics and problems
going on in the DFW. Sandra volunteered for TOP ( Texas Organizing Project)
Sandra also volunteers at the Texas Food Bank faithfully. Sandra donates to the
Union Gospel Mission in Dallas Texas.
Throughout her life’s journey, she has
maintained a strong belief in her faith and believes strongly that it does not matter
how you started, only how you finish.
One of Sandra’s favorite quotes is by the
late great Dr. Maya Angelou “When someone shows you who they are believe them”. Sandra loves traveling, spending time with her family and giving back to the community.
Vice President
MRS. KINETA GRAVES-WEBB, VICE PRESIDENT
Mrs. Kineta Graves-Webb is from Batavia, Illinois. She is married and has four beautiful children.
She began working for the Department of Human Services at a young age and has now worked her way through several positions, to her current role as an Instructor Supervisor.
Mrs. Kineta Graves-Webb is from Batavia, Illinois. She is married and has four beautiful children.
She began working for the Department of Human Services at a young age and has now worked her way through several positions, to her current role as an Instructor Supervisor.
She has been employed with DHS for more than 22 years. She is active
with the Area 7 Special Olympics and several community organizations. Kineta is a member of New St. John Missionary Baptist Church here in Jonesboro. She has an Associate degree in education from Arkansas State Newport Unit.
President - Board of directors
DR. JENIFER RICE-MASON, President-Board of Directors
Recognized during the Arkansas State University Centennial Celebration as a Distinguished Staff Member for contributions made to the success of ASU, Dr. Jenifer Rice-Mason served as Director of Disability Services and ADA Coordinator from 1991 until her retirement in 2021.
She received a B.S.E. 1975 Social Studies and Psychology, Ouachita
Recognized during the Arkansas State University Centennial Celebration as a Distinguished Staff Member for contributions made to the success of ASU, Dr. Jenifer Rice-Mason served as Director of Disability Services and ADA Coordinator from 1991 until her retirement in 2021.
She received a B.S.E. 1975 Social Studies and Psychology, Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas. 1976 M.S. Counseling and Guidance and Psychology, East Texas State University, Commerce, Texas. 1977 M.S. Education Administration, East Texas State University, Commerce, Texas. 1989 PhD. Doctor of Philosophy, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois. Dr. Jenifer
Rice-Mason also amongst her numerous career commendations, was recognized as a valued member of AmericCorps/Delta Service Corps, for outstanding program accomplishments and services to students at ASU.
She has also received recognition from AHEAD (Association on Higher Education
and Disability).
Board Members
DR. CHERISSE JONES-BRANCH, Board Member
DR. CHERISSE JONES-BRANCH, Board Member
DR. CHERISSE JONES-BRANCH, Board Member
Dr. Cherisse Jones-Branch is Dean of the Graduate School and Professor of History at ASU-Jonesboro.
She received her B.A. and M.A. from the College of Charleston, and a doctorate in History from The Ohio State University. Dr. Jones-Branch is the author of Crossing the Line: Women and Interracial Activism in South Carolina during and after
Dr. Cherisse Jones-Branch is Dean of the Graduate School and Professor of History at ASU-Jonesboro.
She received her B.A. and M.A. from the College of Charleston, and a doctorate in History from The Ohio State University. Dr. Jones-Branch is the author of Crossing the Line: Women and Interracial Activism in South Carolina during and after World War II and the co-editor of Arkansas Women: Their Lives and Times.
A second manuscript, Better Living By Their Own Bootstraps: Black Women's Activism in Rural Arkansas, 1913-1965, is now available from the University of Arkansas Press. Jones-Branch is currently working on a third book project titled "To Make the Farm Bureau Stronger
and Better for All the People".
African Americans and the American Farm Bureau Federation: 1920- 1966. She is also the co-editor of the "Rural Black Studies" series for the University of
Arkansas Press.
MS. Dorcy Bowser, Board Member
DR. CHERISSE JONES-BRANCH, Board Member
DR. CHERISSE JONES-BRANCH, Board Member
Dorcy Bowser is the Caregiver Coordinator for the local Triple A which is a nationally known organization that address the needs and concerns of all older persons at the
regional and local levels.
Dorcy has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in human behavior.
She has worked in the helping profession for almost 25 years.
Dorcy Bowser is the Caregiver Coordinator for the local Triple A which is a nationally known organization that address the needs and concerns of all older persons at the
regional and local levels.
Dorcy has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in human behavior.
She has worked in the helping profession for almost 25 years. She worked with mentally
ill as well as development disabled populations.
Dorcy has 3 beautiful adult children and 2 grandsons whom she adores.
She is also a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority,Inc. She participated with March of Dimes, Susan G. Komen Race and Alzheimer’s walk.
Rev. Dr. Tonya Lambert-Boyce, Board Member
DR. CHERISSE JONES-BRANCH, Board Member
Rev. Dr. Tonya Lambert-Boyce, Board Member
Rev. Dr. Tonya Lambert-Boyce is the wife of Rev. Welton Boyce, Pastor of Mt. Olive AME Church of Tarry, AR and the Founder of Eternal Grace Ministries. She is the mother of
two adult children, Joseph and Taylor Nicole Branscomb and together she and her husband have
five children which also includes LaQuilla Boyce-Jones, Welton Andrew Boyce
Rev. Dr. Tonya Lambert-Boyce is the wife of Rev. Welton Boyce, Pastor of Mt. Olive AME Church of Tarry, AR and the Founder of Eternal Grace Ministries. She is the mother of
two adult children, Joseph and Taylor Nicole Branscomb and together she and her husband have
five children which also includes LaQuilla Boyce-Jones, Welton Andrew Boyce and William
Boyce. She and her husband also have three grandchildren. She is also the daughter of James L.
and Pearlene Parham Lambert of Pine Bluff, Arkansas and Members of Allen Temple AMEC.
Tonya Boyce graduated from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in 1991 with a degree in
Gerontology, she graduated in 2000 from the Jefferson Regional Medical Center’s Chaplain’s
Extended Class and she attended Jackson Theological Seminary at Shorter College from 1996-
1999. She also completed a Doctor of Divinity from a long-distance Learning Program from the
University of Santa Catalina.
She was licensed to Preach in the AME Church in 1996 and was ordained an Elder in the AME
Church in 2000. She pastored Derrick Chapel AME Church in Wabbaseka, Arkansas from
1997-2003, and St. Andrew AME Church in Clarendon, Arkansas from 2001-2003. She Founded
Eternal Grace Ministries in 2003 and in 2010 Eternal Grace started operating an After-
school/Summer Program and has sponsored community Girl Scout troops and various on-going
community projects such as an Annual Prom Dress Giveaway, Clothes Closet and works with
other Churches and Community Organizations to provide services to the community. Through
Eternal Grace Ministries, she has ordained others to the Christian Ministry and is proud to
have married many couples whose children attended her programs. She is currently a
Faith Outreach Representative and Community Educator for the Alzheimer’s Association
Arkansas Chapter.
Tonya worked in long term care including working as a Nursing Home Assistant Administrator.
Tonya is also a Licensed Life and Health Insurance Agent and Medicare Specialist. Tonya also
enjoys writing poetry and has self-published some of her poetry books. She is also and is a
member of Delta Sigma Theta.
Mrs. Felicia Sheard-Parks, Board Member
DR. CHERISSE JONES-BRANCH, Board Member
Rev. Dr. Tonya Lambert-Boyce, Board Member
Felecia Sheard Parks has been committed to serving others for nearly her entire life.
Born the daughter of a pastor and Sunday School teacher she saw love in action through her parents. This compelled her to pursue a nursing career that demonstrated
compassion to patients from all walks of life.
It is her belief that one's occupation in the
Felecia Sheard Parks has been committed to serving others for nearly her entire life.
Born the daughter of a pastor and Sunday School teacher she saw love in action through her parents. This compelled her to pursue a nursing career that demonstrated
compassion to patients from all walks of life.
It is her belief that one's occupation in the natural often mirrors their spiritual calling. As Jesus was a carpenter by trade but called to be the master builder.
Felecia worked as a labor and delivery nurse over 16 years. This training was used to help her nurture and help those women who labored in the spirit.
She later worked as a Chaplain and House
Supervisor in a Rehabilitation Hospital for over 15 years. During this time she was allowed to minister to those who needed to be encouraged, motivated, and strengthened.
Mrs. Parks served as a board member of numerous organizations for over a decade.
She believes that those unique experiences worked together to equip her for this opportunity to show her faith by her works.