Who We Are . . .
Sherita J. Herring, Founder - Philanthropy Alliance Foundation
Sherita J, Herring is a philanthropist, sought-after speaker, motivator, best-selling author, radio personality and business strategist. She possesses over 30 years of community and economic development experience, and has raised over $30 million for global projects. Operating out of Los Angeles, CA for almost three decades, she served as a professional Economic and Business Strategist for global leaders, city officials, chambers of commerce, and hundreds of businesses, nonprofits and community leaders, across the U.S. and in more than 14 countries.
Speaking on stages with some of the top presenters, motivators and instructors in the world, Sherita has served as a speaker/facilitator at the CEO Space International Business Forum from 2009 to present (graduate, February 1999), while also speaking at the renowned Power Networking Conference (PWC), from 2015 - 2017)., see Need A Speaker.
Since 1994, Sherita has tirelessly worked behind the scenes, providing coaching and strategizing with some of the top social entrepreneurs, celebrities, professional athletes, entertainers, and organizations in the world, including: Former President of Mexico, Vicente Fox; U.N. Ambassador Byron Blake; Parliament representatives of Trinidad; legendary actress Tippi Hedren; Oscar Winner Hilary Swank; NFL Great Jim Brown; NBA Star Jalen Rose; Country Music Great, Michael Peterson, Hall of Famer Bootsy Collins; Actor/entertainer, Hannibal Buress; Producer/Actor Bill Duke; Actor Anthony Anderson; Comedians Michael Colyar and Kim Coles; Motivational Speakers Les Brown and Lisa Nichols, and Actress Tatyana Ali, just to name a few.
She has served as an instructor at the University of Central Arkansas (Conway, AR) and National Park College (Hot Springs, AR), teaching grant procurement, project development and economic policies.
She has been honored and featured with some of the top renaissance women in the world, including First Lady Michelle Obama, the late Maya Angelou and Coretta Scott King, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, and renowned R&B Songstress Chaka Khan, just to name a few.
Our STEAM Sister-City Program is Protecting the Environment
Our Sister -City in Northern California
The Philanthropy Alliance Foundation has collaborated with Executive Director, Veronica Stork, and the Stork Peterkin Foundation (aka wildfarmers) for more than 15 years. Through wildfarmers' plethora of programs and community outreach efforts, our overall mission is to connect people and nature through the restoration of habitat and wilderness. By satisfying the mission the programs will enhance human diversity while building a future of healthy soils, native ecosystems, clean water, and resilience to factors that can deplete our natural environments.
About Our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Program . . .
Through our collaboration with wildfarmers, we have established a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) program that is educating youth and the community about the earth sciences. Because they are our tomorrow, we are encouraging youth to learn about Earth Science because it offers knowledge that is closely related to their natural surroundings, while offering subject matter that directly relates to their lives and the world around them. After participating in our programs, all they’ll need to do is step outside to observe and find relevance in concepts they will have experienced in our widespread outdoor classroom.
Witness how our collaborative is making a difference . . .
As another one of our vital partners, BurnBot is a company that uses the latest technology to help restore the land by improving conditions for wildlife as well as addressing climate change by clearing invasive species and encouraging native species. As the first test-pilot for their program, see the video where our collaborative partner, wildfarmer’s Executive Director, shares her knowledge.
Global Sister-City Dream Team & Collaborative Partners
Philanthropy Alliance/Founder & Global Sister-City Director
Thierry Sanchez/Cannes, France & Brussels, Belgium, Sister City Director
Thierry Sanchez/Cannes, France & Brussels, Belgium, Sister City Director
As the National Sister-City Director, Sherita Herring, establishes collaborations to develop and expand the reach for needed services. She accomplishes Philanthropy Alliance's overall objectives through the developed relationships with our global Sister-City Team and Collaborative Partners (partial list).
Thierry Sanchez/Cannes, France & Brussels, Belgium, Sister City Director
Thierry Sanchez/Cannes, France & Brussels, Belgium, Sister City Director
Thierry Sanchez/Cannes, France & Brussels, Belgium, Sister City Director
As a citizen of both France and Belgium, Thierry Sanchez serves as Creative Producer for Talent for Humanity and Talent for Humanity USA / Europe. Our joint collaborative efforts will collectively serve humanity thru the idea that it is possible to create a better world through entertainment and performing arts.
Veronica Stork/Northern California, Sister-City Director
Thierry Sanchez/Cannes, France & Brussels, Belgium, Sister City Director
Veronica Stork/Northern California, Sister-City Director
Veronica Stork is the Founder of the Stork Peterkin International Foundation (SPIF), dba wildfarmers. Through wildfarmer's programs, we collaborate with this Sister-City to preserve our natural habitats, while reconnecting people to nature.
Dr. Monique Wells/Paris, France, Sister City Director
Thierry Sanchez/Cannes, France & Brussels, Belgium, Sister City Director
Veronica Stork/Northern California, Sister-City Director
As a Vet Pathologist and Founder of the Wells International Foundation, we collaborate with Monique Wells to advance youth programs in the veterinary field, while offering opportunities for a unique national/international camping experience at the Philanthropy Alliance Ranch in Arkansas.
Chris Kelly/Kansas City, MO, Sister-City Director
Crushow Herring/Los Angeles, CA, Sister-City Director
Chris Kelly/Kansas City, MO, Sister-City Director
Chris Kelly is the Executive Director of the Rufus C. & Leola Goff Family Foundation (RCLG). Serving as our Fiscal Sponsor, the Kansas City Sister City collaborates with various youth and community empowerment efforts. In her professional career, Chris helps with business sustainability by serving as the Program Coordinator of Supplier Diversity at Metropolitan Community College.
Barb Engler/Topeka, KS, Sister-City Director
Crushow Herring/Los Angeles, CA, Sister-City Director
Chris Kelly/Kansas City, MO, Sister-City Director
Barb Engler has served as an educational leader for more than 20 years. Her vast experience provides her with the exceptional skills to have a greater impact on student learning. Utilizing her experience will aid with our leadership and curriculum development to help the youth in our programs to comprehend and succeed. Over anything
Barb Engler has served as an educational leader for more than 20 years. Her vast experience provides her with the exceptional skills to have a greater impact on student learning. Utilizing her experience will aid with our leadership and curriculum development to help the youth in our programs to comprehend and succeed. Over anything else, Barb's true passion is encouraging and empowering her students and youth beyond the bell of school.
Crushow Herring/Los Angeles, CA, Sister-City Director
Crushow Herring/Los Angeles, CA, Sister-City Director
Crushow Herring/Los Angeles, CA, Sister-City Director
Crushow Herring is an Artist, Speaker and Community Advocate. Through the Life Is Studios and his involvement with the Sidewalk Project, he leads our Youth & Arts Initiatives in Los Angeles, California. From youth art instruction to artistically beautifying the streets of Los Angles, Crushow is making a difference through visual arts. If in the LA downtown area, stop by his "Life Is Studios".
Haven - Conway, Arkansas Collaborative Partner
Crushow Herring/Los Angeles, CA, Sister-City Director
Crushow Herring/Los Angeles, CA, Sister-City Director
Serving every county in Arkansas, Haven is a qualified residential treatment program for adolescent females in the foster care system (ages 12-18). With the girls being referred by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), the Philanthropy Alliance Foundation is honored to bring painting sessions to the young ladies. Why?
Serving every county in Arkansas, Haven is a qualified residential treatment program for adolescent females in the foster care system (ages 12-18). With the girls being referred by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), the Philanthropy Alliance Foundation is honored to bring painting sessions to the young ladies. Why? Because Art offers the ability to express ourselves in ways that nothing else can. Art, thru self-expression, can prove to be very beneficial, while allowing the girls to understand themselves better, therefore helping them to process their emotions.
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