Fred Kimbrough, executive director
Fred has served the College Hill neighborhood for over 10 years, beginning his work with Lutheran Housing Support on revitalization projects. When that organization closed, properties it had prepared for new development were transferred to the College Hill Foundation, where Fred continues to lead efforts to strengthen the community.
gail olson
Gail founded the College Hill Foundation after years of volunteering in the neighborhood, and has also launched initiatives like Women on Mission and the Seeds of Grace Lavender Farm. Her leadership has brought more than $1 million in grants to College Hill and earned her recognition including the St. Louis Women of Achievement Award.
anna paul
Anna has more than 25 years of nonprofit and corporate management experience, with expertise in development and grant writing. She is the co-founder of Women on Mission Saint Louis and serves on the Board of the College Hill Foundation.
nicole turner ridley
Nicole Turner Ridley is a community development leader with over 20 years of experience in equitable housing, neighborhood revitalization, and resident-centered initiatives. She brings expertise in strategy, program design, and public-private collaboration, with a deep commitment to strengthening communities from within.
Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Gray, Jr.
Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Gray, Jr. is the former director of LCMS Black Ministry, where he guided congregations and schools serving Black communities and African immigrants nationwide. He has also held mission and pastoral roles in Michigan, Detroit, Fort Wayne, and Houston, with a lifelong commitment to outreach in diverse communities.
Rev. Dwight E. Dickinson Sr.
Rev. Dwight E. Dickinson Sr. has served as Pastor of Great Commission Lutheran Church since 2005. A graduate of Jackson State University and Concordia Seminary, he previously retired from a career with AT&T. He is active in his fraternity and community, and brings dedication and faith to his service with the College Hill Foundation.