Meet the VCMMFSF members
Carolyn Mack Frank VCMMSF Chairperson. Carolyn is the founder of the scholarship fund. She is a retired educator, having worked for the USDA Cooperative Extension Service at four land-grant universities, namely LSU, Southern University & A&M College, Prairie View A&M University, and Texas A&M University. Her proudest accomplishment was securing funding for health-related projects that benefitted underserved populations.
Sheila McWilliams, VCMMSF Scholarship Committee Chair. Sheila is an Environmental, Safety, and Health Manager with 25+ years of combined experience in the manufacturing, construction, and tunneling industries. She has earned a BAAS and an A degree with an emphasis in Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health from RIT and TSJC, respectively. She is an OSHA Outreach Trainer and an AHA/NSC-certified CPR, First Aid, AED, and BBP instructor. Sheila has a demonstrated passion for community engagement and outreach. Her goal is to continue to progress the vision of Mama Vi and VCMMSF.
Carla Mack Thompkins, VCMMSF Board Member. Carla served in municipal government administration for 30 years and retired in 2015. She holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from California State University, Fullerton. Education has always been a priority in Carla's life, and she actively encourages all young people to pursue a degree or a technical license that will not only empower them but lift their community as well.
Wayne E. Mack, VCMMSF Treasurer. Wayne retired from the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office as a District Attorney Field Deputy where he served for the past 28 years. In these years he served in various units that range from Domestic Violence to Elder Abuse and ended his career with the Community Prosecution Division. He is also the current Executive Board President for Woodcraft Rangers, which is a non-profit organization that provides after-school programming, mentorship, and scholarship opportunities for more than 70 schools in Los Angeles County. As board president for the past 4 years, he has overseen several instrumental changes in how the organization has contributed to the lives of children in his community. A graduate of California State Dominguez Hills with a bachelor's degree in political science, he continues to use his education to further the legislative efforts in his community.
His service to VCMMSF allows him to continue the legacy of giving back to the youth, that are expected to shape and mold the world in which we live.
Marvin York, Jr., VCMMSF Board Member. Marvin is a retired IT professional and is a veteran that served in the United States Army. He is the first grandson of Viola Cyprian Mack and carries forward her commitment to support higher education by serving his community and showcasing VCMMSF to provide a means to those with a desire to achieve. Marvin is a consummate family man holds this value as the highest priority in his life. He enjoys traveling, fishing and retirement.
Kristina Richardson, VCMMSF Scholarship Committee Member.
Christa Keys Richardson is the granddaughter of Viola Cyprian Mack. She is employed by the Milwaukee Public School System as a food service manager. In her spare time, she enjoys baking and conducting food demonstrations at a local food chain. Her greatest accomplishment has been, making sure the students are served safe , healthy meals.
Corey Burris VCMMSF Scholarship Committee Member.
Bio and picture coming soon.