Raft Board of Directors

Dr. Paul Foster, Mindy Owes, Cynthia Manker, Addie Terrell and James Brown

Mindy Owes - Board Officer, Founder and CEO

As Founder and CEO, Mindy is responsible for the day-to-day operation of Raft, Inc. and the Legal Support Institute. Her background has been in various industries, such as airline travel, real estate sales and the legal profession. :: read more

Connie Layton  - Board Officer

Twenty plus years of experience working with organizations creating and implementing job development and food based programs. A former owner of a for profit placement agency, Connie brings first-hand experience and resources to the nonprofit sector :: read more

Dr. Paul Foster - Board of Director

Is an Adjunct Professor with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in aviation safety, management and aircraft maintenance. :: read more

Cynthia Manker - Board of Director

A graduate of University of Phoenix with a B.S. degree in Business Management, Cynthia has extensive management, administrative and event planning skills, stemming from her work experience in public administration with the State of California :: read more

James Brown - Board Officer

A graduate of Ohio State University with a BA in Sociology, and the University of Santa Barbara with a Masters Degree in Urban Affairs and Economics. James recently retired after 25 years of service, as the Business and Economic Development Coordinator for the City of Inglewood, CA. :: read more