Commitment To Change Mission Statement
Commitment to Change (CTC) seeks to positively impact the life of the community by encouraging, mentoring and equipping individuals, schools, and groups. CTC seeks to improve their quality of life by providing new opportunities, tools, and resources. CTC strives to bridge the gap between resources and the community. We will endeavor to support and inspire others through resources, leadership, and subject matter expertise.
CTC Plan of Action
CTC will maintain a Board of Advisors who are established professionals in their respective field. This Board will make recommendations of needed resources in the community. CTC will organize, plan and implement a diverse plan that is flexible and feasible to enhance the lives of individuals in our community.
CTC VISION STATEMENT
By utilizing and networking with professionals, administrators, educators, social workers, and civic leaders, CTC will serve as the bridge between needed resources and the community. Encourage others to attain their personal and professional goals, build self-esteem and provide uplift in our community. CTC will present opportunities to exercise and grow leadership abilities through program participation in the community. Increase access to tools and resources to the community that will help build self-esteem, social skills leaders and cultivate a viable and relevant environment. Support the furtherance of higher education with a continued focus on advancing students. Ensure that all levels of the community are represented by a broad cross section of diverse individuals. CTC is committed to becoming a premier organization in providing growth opportunities through sustainable programs and resources that build future generational leaders, and aides the indigent within our community.
Executive Board
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Reginald D. Weeks, B.A., M.S., Chief Operating Officer {COO}
Mr. Weeks serves as the COO of Commitment to Change. He is a graduate of Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana receiving a B.A. in Political Science. He continued his studies receiving a master’s degree in Public Safety/Criminal Justice from Capella University. Mr. Weeks retired from the Department of Justice with 26 years of service as an Associate Warden. He has over 30 years of experience serving the community in various aspects including volunteering, mentoring, providing resources, creating, and implementing programs. Mr Weeks is active in his church and was appointed as a Commissioner for the Planning and Zoning Commission by the Mayor of Lake Charles. He has received awards including Omega Man of the Year, and numerous Service Awards. |
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Dr. Rose Duhon-Sells, B.A., M.S., Ph.D, Sr Advisor
Dr. Duhon-Sells received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. She received her master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She earned her Ph.D in Education/Multicultural Education from Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. Her work experience included McNeese State University, Southern University, Baton Rouge as Dean of the College of Education, Union Institute and University, Cincinnati, OH, as Vice President of Academic Affairs, and Southern University at New Orleans as Dean of the College of Education and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs. |
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Krisshunn Youngblood is the Director for the Office of Inclusive Excellence and Chief Diversity
Officer at McNeese State University. She joined McNeese in 2016 and has served in a number of roles in the Burton College of Education and the Office of Academic Affairs and Enrollment Management. Youngblood has extensive experience in administration, management and staff development, and is currently the facilitator for the Reginald Lewis Scholars Program at McNeese. The Scholars program is geared towards the successful progression of black males in their college career infused with community service, cultural engagement, and study abroad opportunities. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration from the University of Phoenix, and is pursuing her doctorate in management and leadership. She is a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Beta Kappa Zeta Chapter of Lake Charles, LA. With strong beliefs in service above self and scholarship, Youngblood is excited, privileged, and honored to work with the C2C organization to help enhance opportunities in the community for minority youth aspiring to be leaders today and beyond. |
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Roger B. Seemion, M.B.A., CGAP, Chief Financial Officer {CFO}
Mr. Seemion is currently a Management Analyst with the City of Houston, Texas. Roger has a B.S. degree from McNeese State University and an M.B.A. from Sam Houston State University. He is a retired federal law enforcement officer with 25 years of service. Roger is also a Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) through the Institute of Internal Auditors and has 20 years of accounting and auditing experience in federal, state, and city government. |
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Yvonne Marie Manning-Smith, SR Advisor for Programs
After graduating from high school, she attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, La. She joined the U. S. Navy serving 25 years as a Corrections Specialist, Brig Programs Officer, Discipline and Training Officer. She holds a Masters Degree in Secondary and Adult Education. She is also a Certified Professional Life Coach and focuses on retraining women who are incarcerated with efforts to reduce recidivism by working on self-esteem, education and training, empowerment and developing a strategic plan and road map to success. She has worked as Mental Health Professional with other agencies in the SWLA area. Currently works with a non-profit agency as a Case Manager in Sexual Violence, a member of the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) assisting men, women and children who have experienced sexual trauma. |
Thank you for voting us Small Non Profit Organization of the Year 2022.
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Meeting with the staff of United Way of Southwest La regarding becoming a community partner.
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COMMUNITY PARTNERSEstablishings and developing partnerships is paramount to serve the community.
CTC would like to thank; Lakeside Bank Dollar General Sowela Technical College Calcausieu Public Library They are aiding CTC by providing resources, and educational materials that aide in educating our the community. |
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We are very pleased to be able to collaborate with the Potter's House, a safe Shelter for homeless women and women with children. Today we dropped off novels and educational books.
C2C Stronger Together |
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C2C is proud to partner with Chase Bank to provide free Financial Literacy Sessions to students and Low Income Residents.
Meeting the needs of the community, because we are "Stronger Together". |
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C2C would like to thank the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for partnering with us to make the Mommy Bag project come
to fruition. " Stronger Together" |
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C2C would like to welcome True2Al as a supporter and community partner. If you have a HS Sr that needs a little guidance with college registration, FASFA, resume writing, or scholarship searches, give them a call.