Faith Unlimited Institute, Inc

Board of Directors 2010

Shirley Leaks, Chairman – has twenty-six 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

Kenneth Scully, Financial Officer – is employed with the Town of Granby as Facilities Director for the Granby Public Schools. He has been a Mentor since 2006, and Board member since 2008.  He is an Elder with the First Presbyterian Church in the Meadows of Granby. He is married (36 years) to Pauline Scully w/two children Jonathan and Jared.

David A. Lewis, Sr. – works with the mentoring program at the Sheriff Department and training at Mount Calvary for the Broken Chain Ministry. 

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.