Faith Unlimited Institute, Inc
Board of Directors 2011

Shirley Leaks, Chairman – has thirty-one years experience in Human Service and Office Management.  Her background includes past Board President of Early Childhood Centers of Greater Springfield and Department of Social Service Advisory Board.  She has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Elm’s College. 

Debra Nicholson-Franklin, Vice Chairman/Clerk - Works for the Western Massachusetts Correctional Alcohol Center. Her background includes work in the areas of Teacher, Counselor and Case manager. Her educational background includes a B.A. in Psychology from St. Augustine’s College in Raleigh, NC

David A. Lewis, Sr., is Interim Executive Director for Faith Unlimited Institute, Inc. - He works with the mentoring program at the Sheriff Department and training at Mount Calvary Baptist Church for the Broken Chain Ministry.  He has a Master’s degree from Springfield College.

Wonderlyn Murphy – has been a dedicated Board member for three years. Wonderlyn brings to the Board and array of different talents varying from experience as a local business owner, holding a masters degree in business management, experience in the business of corrections to ultimately, an unwavering commitment to the mission of Faith Unlimited.  

Larry Leak – is a Deacon (and Men’s Ministries Leader) at Solid Rock Community Baptist Church.  He is a Case Manager for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampden County. He is an Instructor for the Men's Leadership class at the Pre Release Center for Faith Unlimited Institute.  He has a Bachelor's of Arts degree from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. 

Jacquelyn Lee-Washington - is an attorney with a general practice, concentrating on criminal defense. Her law firm is located in downtown Springfield, MA. She is a member of Massachusetts Association of Court Appointed Attorneys and the Hampden County Bar Advocate Program.  Jacquelyn is married with a daughter and two stepsons.

Rasul Seifullah- is an active mentor with Faith Unlimited Institute and does other community work in and around Springfield.

Rev. Peter Sylver - Pastor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Presbyterian Church in Springfield.  He studied and received his Masters of Divinity from New York Theological Seminary.