BOARD MEMBERS
Leonard Moore
Budget & Finance
Leonard Moore is a founding member of AACCES. Since the organization’s incorporation, in November 2003, Leonard has served in different roles—first as Vice President, and now History & Recognition Committee Chair. Leonard and other early AACCES members spent countless hours conducting and filming interviews with former Hanford workers as part of a project to capture and preserve the experiences of African Americans who came to the area to work on the 1940’s era Manhattan Project at Hanford. Leonard’s ties to the Tri-Cities of Washington reach back to the early 1940’s when his father, Thomas Moore, worked on a railroad crew for the emerging Hanford Site and later established several private businesses in Pasco, WA. Today, Leonard still operates his family’s metal recycling business, Tommy’s Steel & Salvage, Inc.
Michael Henry
Vice President
​Currently acting as president. Became a member in 2024. He is self employed as a Forensic Evaluator/ Psychotherapist. He has served in various volunteer organizations in different roles for the past 60 years including fund raising and youth coaching. He was attracted to become a member of ACCESS because it is youth and community oriented. He believes that all things are possible and in achieving your full potential, by preparing yourself for the opportunity to make the community and world a better place to live in.
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Rayven Kilmer
Youth Achievement Program Chair
With nearly a decade of experience in education, Rayven has worked across middle schools, high schools, and community colleges, guiding students and families toward academic achievement and personal growth.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Central Washington University and a master’s degree in English from Arizona State University. In her current role as a community college advisor, she empowers students to navigate higher education and build pathways to success.
Her passion lies in advancing educational equity and cultivating inclusive environments where all students feel seen, supported, and inspired. Through her leadership, Rayven strives to strengthen community partnerships and create opportunities that uplift youth voices. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys engaging in local initiatives that celebrate diversity, creativity, and connection across the Tri-Cities.
Vanessa Moore
Treasurer
Vanessa was born and raised in Richland, WA. As a Staffing Coordinator with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Vanessa plays an integral part in recruiting and hiring individuals for positions in various STEM fields. Vanessa holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Washington State University. Her entrepreneurial pursuits lead her to create two businesses and establish a charitable non-profit corporation. She has over 35 years of volunteer service in the local Tri-Cities community, including the United Way, American Heart Association, PTA, March of Dimes, and AAAS. She is an experienced event coordinator and project lead. Vanessa is currently serving as the AACCES Treasurer. Vanessa believes community is the key word in African American Community, Cultural & Educational Society.
Stacy Estes
Scholarship Committee Chair
Damien Davis
History & Recognition Chair
Carolyn Evans
Member
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Tanya Bowers
Member
Antoinette Fite
Secretary
Antoinette has been volunteering in the area for 35+ years. Coaching YMCA sports was one of her favorite volunteer activities along with helping plan the AACCES Sweethearts' fundraising events. Antoinette started as a volunteer with AACCES in the early 00’s and soon became a member. She is proud of all the good things AACCES has done in the community and looks forward to continued contributions to the greater Tri-Cities area.
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Cecilia Randolph
Membership & Recruitment
Cecilia is one of the founding members of AACCES and currently serving as Membership and Recruitment chairperson. She is married with four children and 23 grandchildren.
She has lived most of her life in Tri-cities. She is a licensed Producer (funeral homes). She retired in 2023, She has been volunteering and helping several nonprofit organizations in our area.
Most of all she loves to work with and help the youth in our community get a better education with AACCES scholarships.
Her volunteer and serving efforts over the past 25+ years has reflected the AACCES motto, "Building Bridges and Bringing People Together".
Dr. Denise Algood
Member
Adaysha Ulu
Member