Delaware Humanities welcomes four new board members

WILMINGTON — Delaware Humanities announces its four newest board members.

Each June, the Delaware Humanities Board of Directors meets and votes on new board members. The Board of Delaware Humanities is the governing body which strategically leads the organization and is comprised of members throughout the state.

Their newest board members are:

• Stephanie Brown, Wilmington, a Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication and Media Studies at Washington College where she teaches courses in media theory and production, film studies, pop culture, and gender studies. She holds a Ph.D. in Media and Communication from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign where she conducted research on the intersection of comedy, power, and identity. During her graduate work, she helped found an open mic aimed at creating a more inclusive local comedy scene and is now writing a book based on her experience and research.
• Shane Cannon of Wilmington. Mr. Cannon studied business at Delaware State University and has been working in the social work field for over 10 years. Currently, Mr. Cannon develops policy for the SNAP program for the state of Delaware. In this role, he has led a diversity committee and facilitated its training for the 700+ workforce. Additionally, Mr. Cannon has been a volunteer and continues to work in the community. He has facilitated training for community organizing and strategic non-violence for years on behalf of the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League as well as nonprofit, Pacem In Terris (Peace on Earth). He sits on the board of the Howard High School Alumni Association, where he helps to preserve and present information about the first high school for African Americans in Delaware.
• Jim Purcell, of Milford, has been involved with nonprofits and service organizations his whole life. He spent the last 25 years as a development manager, executive director, and consultant with organizations like The American Red Cross, Communities in Schools, Energize Delaware and Milford Housing Development.
• Jessica Redmond, of Laurel, is an English teacher at Woodbridge High School, where she is also the National Honor Society Advisor. She lives in Laurel, and she is a volunteer with the Laurel Historical Society. She also volunteers at the Seaford Community Gardens and has served on several boards including the Arthritis Foundation.

Current board member Kimeu Boynton, of Dover, was nominated and approved for a second term on the board.

For more information, dehumanities.org .