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    • About Us
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  • What We Do
    • Employment Services >
      • Rebounding Force
    • Ubuntu Village >
      • The Story of Ubuntu Village
      • Explore the Village
    • V2xV Studios >
      • About our Studios
    • Civic Park Health & Wellness >
      • CrimFit Walking Team
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Our Founder & Executive Director

R. Sherman McCathern

​Founder, Executive Director
​(810) 234-8790   |   (810) 814-4447
[email protected]
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Our Governing Board

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Thomas Henthorn, Ph.D.
President
Dr. Henthorn is the Wyatt Endowed Professor of Public History at the University of Michigan-Flint. He has been recognized across the State of Michigan for impact his research and engagement has had on the City of Flint.
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​Nikita Johnson
Vice President
Nikita is an active member of Joy Tabernacle and has been involved with the URC since its inception. As an entrepreneur in North Flint, Nikita looks for ways to connect community members with employment opportunities. 
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Cj Pettus
Secretary/Treasurer
Cj Pettus is a creative and innovative digital marketer. She has been passionate about supporting Flint’s growth throughout her career.
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​Lesley Slavitt, Ph.D.
member
Dr. Slavitt serves as the executive director of the Johnson Center. A seasoned philanthropic leader, Dr. Slavitt has worked with community stakeholders to guide initiatives addressing economic empowerment, arts and culture, and pre-K–16 educational success.
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Jori Anne Reigle, DNP, MS, RN, FNP-C
member
​Jori serves as a primary care provider with Genesee Health Systems. She has received several awards recognizing her research and work in public health nursing with underserved and underrepresented populations.
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​Todd Womack, MSW
member
​As Lecturer and Academic Advisor in the Social Work Department at the University of Michigan - Flint, Todd is proud to be a native from the north end of Flint and a graduate of Northwestern High School. In addition to his teaching, Todd is active in several community organizations in Flint.
​Reba Douglas
member
Reba Douglas is an educator, civic activist, and praise leader. Reba takes her passion for education to community by serving as a key member of the worship team at Joy Tabernacle Church.
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Michelle Miller
member
Michelle is a professional financial advisor with H&R Block. She is an active member of Joy Tabernacle as well as executive director of Aiyanah's Gift.
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​Aaron Dunnigan
member
Aaron Dunnigan was once a participant in the URC's Rebounding Force work program. Now a successful graduate, Aaron serves as a manager at Northgate Logistics.

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Urban Renaissance Center
2505 N. Chevrolet Ave.
Flint MI, 48504
Phone: (810)265-7879  |  Fax: (810)234-1799