Andreka "Lynn" Howard
Relationship and Development Catalyst
Raymond A. Jetson and Sherreta R. Harrison
Combining his 30 plus year history of public service with her 15 years of nonprofit leadership, Raymond A. Jetson and Sherreta R. Harrison form the dynamic, Intergenerational Co-Leadership team at MetroMorphosis, a Baton Rouge-based social enterprise focused on transforming communities.
After completing a two-year fellowship on advanced leadership towards social impact at Harvard University, Raymond set about the business of creating a different approach to community change, one with a decidedly asset-based framing and focused on systems and structures. Informed by 15 years as a State Representative, 23 years as pastor of Star Hill Church, and as the deputy secretary for the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH), Raymond founded MetroMorphosis with the understanding that lasting change had to emerge from and be sustained by those who stood to benefit most from it. As a result, one of MetroMorphosis’ earliest strategies, the Urban Leadership Development Initiative (ULDI), involved mobilizing young and emerging leaders and equipping them to lead change that was meaningful to them.
It was during the second cohort of ULDI that Raymond first encountered Sherreta. Driven by the desire to create access for those who have been historically denied it, Sherreta began teaching basic reading, writing, and math skills to low-skilled adults before earning her Masters degree in Counselor Education. After working with families to improve the outcomes of adjudicated youth, Sherreta realized her passion lies in working with adults to help build stable families and communities. In 2013, she returned to her teaching and training roots providing capacity building services to nonprofit organizations before landing with MetroMorphosis in 2018, where she currently explores the intersection of organizational leadership, legacy building, and community change.
Together, Raymond and Sherreta have led the repurposing of barbershops into community hubs, the increasing of private spending with black and woman-owned businesses, and the cultivation of the next generation of change-makers.
Raymond is a leading voice on community change strategies, social innovation, and the resurgence of elders in African American life, an Encore Public Voices Fellow, and along with his wife Tammy, is the proud parent of J’Erica Nicole and Jeremy Louis. Sherreta, an emerging authority on organizational leadership and member of the inaugural cohort of Encore’s Gen2Gen Innovation Fellowship, is a loving aunt to 9 amazing people. Both Raymond and Sherreta reside in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Tamiera Nash
Communications Catalyst
Tamiera (TC) Nash is the Communications Catalyst at MetroMorphosis and works in partnership with team members to fundamentally shift the deficit-based narrative around Black and other POC’s communities. Nash’s work at MetroMorphosis is directly tied to influencing, creating, and supporting narrative change in the communities that the organization serves. Outside of their work, Nash is a community advocate and organizer who works with local non-profits to coordinate engagements to learn from those with lived experience.
Previously, she sat on the Foundation for Louisiana’s Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Advisory Board and the Baton Rouge Gun Violence Prevention Steering Committee. Currently, Nash is the owner of Twenty-Four Nineteen, LLC, a consulting agency focusing on branding and marketing for change making people, organizations and businesses. She also co-owns Mix-Her the Brand, LLC which is a small business dedicated to the celebration of Black women of all orientations and presentations including trans and masc. presenting.
Nash obtained their Masters of Public Administration from THE Southern University A&M College and a Bachelor’s of Arts from Spring Hill College.
Laticia King
Innovations and Partnership Catalyst
Laticia is an experienced business owner with a passion for youth development and social change. For over a decade, she’s been an entrepreneur and leader in various industries, utilizing project management and team management to drive success in each endeavor. Most recently, she served in a pivotal role as the deputy campaign manager for a United States Senate race, using strategic thinking and leadership skills to help guide the campaign to success.
Laticia has dedicated time to leading youth programs for various nonprofits, using her knowledge and experience to inspire and empower young people to create positive change in their communities. With a strong desire to make a lasting impact in the lives of young people, she is committed to using her skills to create innovative programs and initiatives that foster growth, leadership, and social responsibility in the next generation. Laticia is well equipped to lead and execute complex projects with precision, and is passionate about leveraging her skills to create meaningful change in the world.
Lisa Thrower
Sustainability Catalyst
Lisa Thrower is a native of Mobile, Alabama, and has resided in the Baton Rouge area for nearly two decades. While spending numerous years in charter school operations management, she has recently embarked on a new journey as the Sustainability Catalyst of Metromorphosis, where she provides oversight of the operations, including finance and Human Resources.
Lisa is also an Executive Pastor of Love Alive Church, where she oversees all aspects of business, operations, and experience for the church. She serves with her husband, Jason Thrower, and they have two daughters, Spencer and Skyler. Lisa possesses a strong desire to consistently make an impact in the community around her while ensuring balance for her family.
Darren J. Wilson
Community Impact Catalyst
A native of Gonzales, Louisiana, Darren is a current undergrad at the University of Louisiana State University majoring in political science. Darren is a member of the Presidential Millennials Scholars Program and Coca-Cola Scholar, which focuses on developing/supporting minority groups throughout their college tenure to better prepare for the events after graduation. Darren's main goal is to impact the community in a positive light in order to create equal opportunities, better the economy, and change the environment for broken and neglected communities in hopes of having a place where individuals and institutions can be transformed into a thriving community.
Kenya Ridley
Community Impact Catalyst
Born and raised In Baton Rouge, LA and attended Southeastern La University with a bachelor of arts in Business Management and soon to obtain her MBA Degree from Southern University A&M College. She is serving as the Community Impact Catalyst (CIC) at MetroMorphosis by working to maintain relationships with small businesses to connect them to appropriate opportunities.