E. Lamar Callahan Sr.
Founder / Executive Director
Lamar Callahan Sr. is a US Air Force Veteran and a former Boy Scout and Troop Leader.
His time as a Scout and Scout Leader made Lamar appreciate the simplicity of and beautiful lessons in helping others.
In building Africans Supporting Africans Corp., Lamar endeavors to honor God by being a Servant of the Lord, doing His work and being the person He wants Lamar to be.
Having been homeless himself, he knows first hand, what issues the veterans are facing.
Lamar is the Founder and Executive Director of Africans Supporting Africans Corp.
Pastor Jenn Cameron
Director
I am honored and excited to be a key member and contributor on the Board of Directors for the Africans Supporting Africans Corp. (A.S.A) non-profit organization. In my capacity, I bring a wide range of experience in Special Education—ranging from classroom instructor, teacher mentor, and a member of the Senior Leadership team. Besides my professional licensure in Special Education, I am completing additional endorsements in ESL, Adaptive Functional Skills, and Special Education Interventionist for grades K - 12. In addition, I am currently testing for my Board Certification as a Parent Advocate through the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET). My passion for researching and writing grants to promote essential resources and opportunities for our clients and community.
Pranab Kaushik
Director
Pranab Kaushik is a highly accomplished Computer Engineering graduate with a first-class distinction, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the Africans Supporting Africans Corp Board of Directors.
Pranab's professional journey includes serving as a Software Engineer at HCL Technologies, where he collaborated with Teradyne, a leading American automatic test equipment designer and manufacturer based in North Reading, Massachusetts. His technical acumen and dedication to excellence were further demonstrated during his tenure at the North Eastern Space Applications Centre under the Department of Space, Government of India, where he served as a Research Scientist Systems.
Pranab utilized his diverse technical background to explore entrepreneurship by managing a Hero Electric bike dealership, gaining valuable insights into business operations and customer relations. He also owns and oversees commercial real estate ventures, providing a space at minimal rent to individuals striving to sustain their livelihoods through business endeavors.
Additionally, he possesses valuable experience in the judiciary and banking sectors, where he honed his expertise in legal processes and financial management.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Pranab is actively involved in philanthropy and community development. He serves as an Advisory Board Member of Development Alert, a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization dedicated to fighting poverty, community water shortages, inequity, and environmental degradation in Uganda. Development Alert collaborates with Global Joy Giving, a Philanthropic Initiative from the USA.
Pranab's commitment to leveraging his skills for positive change aligns seamlessly with Africans Supporting Africans Corp's mission. As a Board Member, he brings a unique blend of technical proficiency, entrepreneurial insight, and a passion for community development to contribute to the organization's success.
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