Because all blood is red...

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 prom​oting 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. Erica
    is 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 an
    MBA, 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 named
    Trixie. 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: President
Interest: Community Outreach
Employment: Guardian Life Insurance Company of America

Dr. Keisha Windham, D.P.A., M.P.P.A. 

Role: Vice President
Interest: Community Wellness
Employment: Washington University School of Medicine

Jerome Carroll

Role: Treasurer
Interest: Community Building and Community Wellness 
Employment: Veteran’s Administration

Charles Johnson

Role: Secretary
Interest: Community Development
Employment: AT&T

 ​Dr. Destiny Reddick, Ed.D

Role: Member
Interest: To Serve Where Needed
Employment: Redefine the Pipeline

Angela Ellerson

Role: Member
Interest: ​Community Wellness
Employment: ​Archwell Health

Ketosha Harris-Anderson

Role: Member
Interest: Social, economic, and educational equity
Employment: St. Louis City Government

Christina Evans

Role: Member
Interest: Community Wellness
Employment: Washington University

Angela Statum

Role: Member
Interest: Community Wellness and Community Development
Employment: Willis Towers Watson

Joseph Mintzer

Role: Member
Interest: Fundraising and Community Development
Employment: Insperity

Ariana Fulton

Role: Member
Interest: Community Development
Employment: Cushman Wakefield

Marilyn Aleem

Role: Member
Interest: Community Development and Racial Equity
Employment: State of Missouri

Tori Sombright

Role: Member
Interest: Education and Community Wellness
Employment: 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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