Kalique Woodbury is a social worker, advocate, visionary and the founder of ACE Community Support Services, LLC.  A Shaw University Graduate, Kalique developed a passion for meeting the needs of others and began his commitment to service.  While working with clients in an intensive care facility, Kalique realized that many of the clients grew up with some of the same problems that he faced as a child. This experience helped to create his vision of service to the mental health community.   So Kalique and his family moved to Atlanta, Georgia in pursuit of bringing his vision to fruition. In 2009, Kalique launched ACE Community Support Services, LLC. As the CEO/ Executive Director, Kalique has positioned ACE as a premier Tier 2 Agency. ACE provides an array of Community Based Therapeutic Counseling services, Behavior Modifications and Family Skills Training Services to consumers in 18 counties in Georgia. Despite offering an array of services through ACE Community Services, Kalique still saw a deficit in providing a holistic approach for the community’s health, education, shelter and overall responsiveness.  In an effort to address those needs, Mr. Woodbury founded ACE Community Resource Center, 501c3.  This Nonprofit Organization officially launched in December 2016.ACE Community Resource Center is poised to fill a major void in complete community support services that begin with basic needs such as shelter, education and employment.  It will support foster care, adoption and community enrichment.    

Kyrsten Sprewell is a Master’s level Social Worker from Pasadena, CA. She believes that her purpose is to inspire and assist people, groups, and organizations to be the best versions of themselves possible; she hopes that will become her legacy. Kyrsten is a graduate from Tuskegee University where she received a Bachelor’s of Science in Social Work, and Clark Atlanta University where she earned her Master’s degree in Social Work, with a focus on Mental Health. Ms. Sprewell has worked for Grassroots Campaigns spreading awareness about injustices and social issues; she’s spent time living in Camden, NJ to teach for Urban Promise Nonprofit Org.; she’s worked at a domestic violence shelter and interned at a hospice agency. Overall, she has dedicated her college and post-graduate career to service. She currently serves on the development team for A.C.E. Community Resource Center and is a Supervised Therapist at A.C.E. Community Support Services, LLC. 

Amy Marshall, LPC, NCC is the Assistant Director at A.C.E. Community Support Services, LLC.  Amy is originally from Aiken, SC and is a lifelong Gamecock fan.  She is passionate about helping others communicate more effectively, persevere through life’s inevitable challenges, and become more present-focused.  She is a graduate from the University of South Carolina where she received a Bachelor’s of Arts in Experimental Psychology with a minor in Social Work, and Walden University where she earned her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling. Amy was active in USC’s psychology department during her undergraduate tenure.  She completed her MS internship at a therapeutic school for adolescents, teens, and young adults with Autism in 2011.  Amy’s post-grad work has primarily been in community mental health, where she has served the persistent and severely mentally ill as a Clinician on an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team and as a Clinician on A.C.E.’s Core team.  Amy enjoys staying healthy by doing a ballet bar workout, running, paddle boarding, and kayaking.  Amy plays an active role in therapist training and treatment planning at A.C.E.

Koro Woodbury attended the HBCU Benedict College where he earned his degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. It was his senior year when he was introduced to the profession of residential counselor on the campus of a psychiatric residential facility in Columbia South Carolina. During his tenure he found his passion in life, working with and advocating for youth and adolescent males. He was quickly promoted to supervisor due to his hard work, reliability and dedication to the facility and children engaging in services. While employed as the residential supervisor, Koro found time to work with a mentoring agency YAP (youth advocacy program) during evenings and weekends. Koro is passionate about learning and sharing any and all knowledge surrounding providing quality services for youth, adolescents and adults. With this passion of wanting to learn and teach, Koro has attended and completed various seminars, workshops along with certification courses. He is active in the community while serving as co-chair on two community resource teams, along with attending various community related functions. Koro has obtained certification(s) in CPR, CPI and NCTI, he now facilitates groups to provide a certification in. When Koro isn’t advocating for “individuals served”, he enjoys playing basketball with friends, spending time with family and working out.    

Kim M. Clarke is a Master’s level Social Worker from Connecticut. She earned both degrees from University of Connecticut and has since acquired nearly 30 years of direct service and program management experience. Kim identifies as a passionate advocate for children and families; she spent 20 years developing, evaluating, and implementing child welfare programs in the areas of Child Protective Services, Early Childhood Development, and Behavioral Health. Ms. Clarke is a certified family development trainer focused on engaging with families and promoting self-reliance. Some accomplishments include; the Development and implementation of Fatherhood Intensive Home Visiting Program, Differential Response System for the state of CT and, Recruitment and licensing for over 300 foster and adoptive homes. Kim joined the development team for A.C.E. Community Resource Center in 2016 and assisted with the first annual Holiday fundraiser. 

An Atlanta Native, you could say Porsha Curtis knows the metro area like the back of her hand. She is a graduate of Tuskegee University with a bachelors of science degree in biology and is expected enrollment in a Masters of Public Health Program in Fall 2017. Ms. Curtis has volunteered with local organizations such as Atlanta Habitat for Humanity and Hands of Atlanta.  She is driven towards change on a global level but first wants to implement programs in her community that help enrich, empower, and educate under represented populations/minorities.

As owner and chief executive officer of Etienne Business Solutions (EBS), David Etienne brings 25years of accounting, financial management, new business development, and business and project management experience to his clients. He holds the Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and management, and a Master of Science degree in accounting from the University of the West Indies. His subsequent scholastic achievements were, certifying as a Project Management Professional, attaining the designation of Chartered Accountant, and qualifying as a Certified Public Accountant.
David has worked in public accounting and the insurance industry, lectured in management, accounting, economics, and statistics at universities and colleges, with experience in the development of for-profit and non-profit businesses. His professional repertoire also includes accounting and financial management positions on projects with several multinational organizations including the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB), the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Canada Institutional Development Agency (CIDA), and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). David is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Georgia Society of CPAs, the Project Management Institute, and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica.

Brenton Powers is the Manager for Graduate Education in Public Health (GEPH) at Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM). He joins MSM from General Dynamics (formerly Vangent, Inc.) where he held several positions including Senior Health Specialist and Operations Lead for the Atlanta Office for his work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At MSM, Mr. Powers’ driving force is ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the Master of Public Health (MPH) Program with the responsibility of planning, administering, reviewing, and evaluating all undertakings related to the MPH Program. This includes setting priorities for management, budget, and fiscal activities. Brenton received his Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Tennessee State University and earned his MPH degree from Morehouse School of Medicine. Currently, Mr. Powers is pursuing his Doctorate of Education in Higher Education Administration in the Executive Cohort Program at the University of Alabama.

Olivia Clark is a Communications Specialist at Georgia-Pacific from St. Louis, Missouri. She is a budding visual creative and a passionate pursuant of opportunities that uplift, encourage, and engage marginalized communities. Olivia graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration, Marketing. Beyond utilizing her formal education in her current position, she is also a self-taught graphic designer running a small freelance design company, Younge Clark Creative. Over the years, Olivia has served her community through mentoring youth and creating visuals to aid community efforts. She is honored to be serving on the A.C.E. Community Support Services, LLC board through assisting with marketing and outreach efforts. 

Raquel McHaney, BSW, MED is a native of Memphis, Tennessee. She graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Freed-Hardeman University, and later, her Masters of Education in 1997. She has twenty-five years of social work experience with an emphasis on therapeutic foster care, hospice, and crisis intervention. Ms. McHaney is certified in Reality Therapy/Choice Theory and has sixteen years of experience teaching children; in 2004 she was named the Teacher of the Year by the Chester County Chamber of Commerce for implementing the KIP Project (K-Knowledge I-Is P-Power P-Promoting R-Respect O-Optimism J-Justice E-Empowerment C-Choice and T-Triumph). The program assisted students in poverty by motivating them to achieve success, increase test scores, and to take control of their future. Currently, Raquel serves as a general board member with an interest to affect change in the at-risk youth of Georgia, in the same way. 

My name is Angelina Torrence.  I am from Chicago Illinois.  I've lived in Georgia for 9 years.  During my time here I learned that Georgia is one of the biggest places for human trafficking which is why I was excited to become a part of the Board of Directors for Ace. I have been in the telecom industry for over 10 years and I am currently an Operations Manager for a small company.  I hold a M.A. degree in Theology and I love learning about things that are biblical related as well as things that point to bringing all people together.  In addition to my degree in Theology I am also a licensed Master Cosmetologist. I love people and learning.  I have 2 children (21 and 16) and my daughter is in the Airforce.  I am honored to be apart of a dynamic organization that involves assisting people in a positive manner.

LaMarr Coleman, BS (University of Massachusetts) ACE, AMFPT (certified personal trainer). LaMarr is the founder of iTRAIN ATLANTA, an Atlanta based personal training company. LaMarr's mission is to provide clients with the necessary tools to make the healthy lifestyle change they desire. LaMarr has coached youth and high school sports, including football, basketball, soccer and track and field. With over 15 years in the fitness industry, LaMarr's spirited approach, immeasurable energy and desire to reach the personal goals of each client is his mission. LaMarr works with people from 8 to 88 years of age. LaMarr's individualized approach allows him to help a kid improve his/her confidence for a class, sport and overall faith in oneself to overcome and achieve, no matter the circumstances.