The Significance of Our Name
A defines the singular geographical focus of our mission.
Red represents the blood that flows through all of us.
Circle illustrates that we are all connected by humanity, in motion, transforming and evolving as individuals and as part of a greater community
Planting the Seeds
for a Stronger Community
Leading and promoting substantial investment into North St. Louis County
The idea for A Red Circle took root as founder Erica Williams researched St. Louis’ real estate history and discovered the tie between racial tensions and the past racist laws and public policies. She decided that a substantial investment into North St. Louis County was necessary to provide equitable relief to the region.
Since its genesis as a nonprofit in 2017, A Red Circle has directly impacted thousands of lives. The team, now 20 employees strong, develops and executes life-enriching programming in employment, education, holistic living, policy and arts.
Our Founder & Executive Director
Erica R. Williams
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Erica Williams is the Founder and Executive Director of A Red Circle, a nonprofit that works for community betterment in North County through a racial equity lens. A Red Circle operates programing in education, community wellness, and the arts. Ericais a native of north St. Louis County. She grew up in the Normandy and Ferguson- Florissant School Districts and later went on to attend St. Louis Community College Florissant Valley as an adult learner. Erica holds a BA in Paralegal Studies and anMBA, both from Maryville University. She is working on her PhD in Public Policy andAdministration from Walden University, with a concentration on policy analysis. Erica is a wife and mother of five thriving adult children, two grandchildren, and a dog namedTrixie. Erica hails from an amazing line of educators, faith leaders, and community activists, including Damu Smith, who spent the majority of his life protesting against environmental injustice in Washington D.C.
The Board of Directors
Roderick Gilliam
Role: PresidentInterest: Community OutreachEmployment: Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
Dr. Keisha Windham, D.P.A., M.P.P.A.
Role: Vice PresidentInterest: Community WellnessEmployment: Washington University School of Medicine
Jerome Carroll
Role: TreasurerInterest: Community Building and Community Wellness Employment: Veteran’s Administration
Charles Johnson
Role: Secretary
Interest: Community DevelopmentEmployment: AT&T
Dr. Destiny Reddick, Ed.D
Role: MemberInterest: To Serve Where NeededEmployment: Redefine the Pipeline
Angela Ellerson
Role: MemberInterest: Community WellnessEmployment: Archwell Health
Ketosha Harris-Anderson
Role: MemberInterest: Social, economic, and educational equityEmployment: St. Louis City Government
Christina Evans
Role: Member
Interest: Community WellnessEmployment: Washington University
Angela Statum
Role: Member
Interest: Community Wellness and Community DevelopmentEmployment: Willis Towers Watson
Joseph Mintzer
Role: Member
Interest: Fundraising and Community DevelopmentEmployment: Insperity
Ariana Fulton
Role: MemberInterest: Community DevelopmentEmployment: Cushman Wakefield
Marilyn Aleem
Role: MemberInterest: Community Development and Racial EquityEmployment: State of Missouri
Tori Sombright
Role: MemberInterest: Education and Community WellnessEmployment: Opportunity Trust
Advisory Council
Vincent Collins, M. Michelle Wilbret, LaSaundra Hagans, Jessica Moore, Sarah Willey, MA, CFRE, SMS, Nancy Harcar, Lisa Adams, Erica Davis, Craig Bardo, Kristen Wagner, PhD, MSW, Betsy Sinclair, PhD
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