Sherman Whites, Jr., is a director in Education for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where he is responsible for managing philanthropic investments related to K-12 education, including emerging portfolios related to innovation and community ownership.

For more than 20 years, Stacey Payne-King has enjoyed a rewarding career in Engineering and management. She has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Florida A&M University (FAMU) and holds a master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA).

Since leaving college, Stacey has worked for several Fortune 500 companies including General Motors, Ford Motor Company and Consumer Energy.