Cecil Wilson 

Founder | Board President | Executive Director

Cecil  is a force to be reckoned with. From creating multiple businesses to making a decision to change the world through the formation of The Golden Baton Group, Cecil has become a thought-leader in peer-led business, professional development and life coaching industries.

Christina Rice

Board Secretary

Christina is an artist, entrepreneur, speaker, and non-profit leader committed to serving and connecting people to resources and opportunities that create abundant life. Christina works in an ecosystem of community building, tech, and entrepreneurship. 

Darion Wiggs

Board Treasurer

Darion Graduated from the University of Illinois with his master’s degree in Accountancy in 2020. Since then, he have worked at the third largest accounting firm in the world at Ernst & Young as an auditor and spent time as a tax advisor at a small tax firm while becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Yvonne Orr-el

Board Member

Yvonne has been in the fund development, communications, and nonprofit management industry for over 20 years, and brings an extensive working knowledge of Chicago’s religious, philanthropic, and cultural art communities. 

Lonnetta Albright

Board Member

Lonnetta Albright is one of the most dynamic and transformative speakers, facilitators and coaches who has worked nationally and internationally (Canada, the Caribbean and Africa) adding value to and changing the lives of thousands.