Behind every program, every distribution, every block reclaimed, there’s a group of people asking the harder question: what does Newark actually need, and who’s accountable for delivering it. Clinton Hill Community Action’s Board of Directors is made up of Newark residents, community leaders, and longtime neighbors who bring lived experience and hard-earned expertise to every decision CHCA makes. They set the direction, hold the organization accountable, and make sure the work stays rooted in the community it serves.
2026
Safanya Searcy
Board Chair (2025-2027)
Service Employees Union International
Ameer Washington
Board Secretary (2025-2027)
Boys & Girls Club of Newark
Eric NeSmith
Board Treasurer (2025-2027)
Monge Capital
Ronice Bruce
Board Member (2025-2026)
Chair, Facilities Task Force Committee
South Ward Improvement District
Kim Cook
Board Member (2025-2026)
Chair, Governance Committee
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Michael Adames
Board Member (2025-2026)
Accenture
Calvin Souder, Esq
Board Member (2025-2026)
Souder, Shabazz & Woolridge
*As of June 2026
