Independent board. Transparent operation.

Aisha D. Holman, LPC-S — Chair

Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and founder and Clinical Director of Holman Family Services, a trauma-informed counseling practice with two Texas clinics; she also leads Holman Helps, a nonprofit funding mental-health care for uninsured families. An expert witness in Texas family court, she has taught counseling at The King’s University, the Dallas County Community College District, and Walden University, and holds a B.A. from the University of Illinois, an M.A.T. from Morgan State University, and an M.A. in counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary. Recognized with the Patriotic Employer Award for her support of service members and their families.

Lydia Coleman, M.A./M.Ed. — Treasurer

Former professor of communications at Governors State University and the City Colleges of Chicago (2010–2022), ordained minister, and former Executive Director of the Sutherland Community Arts Initiative, where she designed and led music programs for underserved Chicago communities. Her background spans program leadership, community outreach, senior-services coordination, and counseling, including intake work with Catholic Charities. She holds a B.A. from Augustana College and an M.A./M.Ed. from Governors State University.

Bianca Elmore — Secretary

United States Marine Corps veteran and career federal public servant with nearly three decades in veterans’ employment and training programs, where her work has included on-site audits of federal grant programs and budget analysis. She brings grant-compliance and audit-readiness expertise to the board and serves Primer Properties in her personal capacity.

Jerry Young — Director

Retired from the Chicago Police Department after more than three decades of administrative leadership, with experience in law-enforcement operations, compliance, and de-escalation. A longtime advocate for veteran-owned businesses and community safety, he brings public-sector operations experience and deep Chicago relationships to the board.

Todd A. Lindberg, B.S. — Director

Owner of Fair Square Construction, a Chicago residential and commercial restoration firm, with more than a decade in construction project management and two decades in sales leadership. A Lincoln University graduate and longtime mentor with the Lincoln’s Challenge Program, he brings construction and property-rehabilitation expertise to the board and recuses from any matter involving his firm.