Dr. Guessippina Bonner, Founder
Sarah's Hope Educational and Charitable Foundation
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Dr. Guessippina Bonner was elected as Council member for Ward No. 1 in May 2016. She was born and raised in Fairfield, Texas. After High School she attended Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biological Science. After teaching in both Los Angeles, California and Portland, Oregon she obtained her Masters of Science in Counseling and Psychology. After returning to Texas, she earned her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Cultural Studies from the University of Houston-College, Park followed by her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Massachusetts. She is currently admitted to practice law in Massachusetts, the Eastern District Federal Court in Texas and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Dr. Bonner has recently served as the President of the the local NAACP Chapter and is very active in the community. She is the Founder and Executive Director of the Sarah's Hope Educational and Charitable Foundation. She is service oriented and enjoys helping children achieve their goals through community activities. She remains the Council member for Ward No. 1 in the City of Lufkin, Texas and is a member of the City of Lufkin Finance Committee, City of Lufkin Insurance Committee, and the DETCOG Board of Directors.
Nerissa Williams Scott, Producer and Adjunct Faculty
Board President & Executive Director of Sarah's Hope Educational and Charitable Foundation
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Nerissa Williams-Scott, CEO of That Child Got Talent Entertainment, inc., Boston, MA, (www.tcgtentertainment.com) is a seasoned professional in the world of Performing and Media Arts, currently serving as the CEO/Owner of TCGT Entertainment in Boston, MA & Lufkin, TX. With over thirty years of rich experience, she has cultivated her expertise from the stage to the screen, ascending to roles such as Producer, Creative Producer, UPM, and Line Producer for both film and television.
A distinguished alumna of Hampton University, Mrs. Williams Scott holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine and Performing Arts. Furthering her education, she earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in Film Production with a focus on Producing from Emerson College.
In all her accomplishments, Mrs. Williams Scott attributes her success to her unwavering faith in God. Her career journey reflects her passion for storytelling and artistic expression. Over the past fifteen years, she has produced and served as Producer and/or Production Manager for a diverse array of projects, including Live Events, Theatre productions, Fashion films, Documentaries, Narrative Features & Shorts, and Music Videos. Her global travels have uniquely positioned her in the role of Creative Producer, contributing to the distinctiveness of her work.
Her favorite quote:
"Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten."
---B.F. Skinner, Psy.
