The Board
President
Vice President of Marketing
Vice President of Marketing
Ryan Thomas - JPMorganChase Manager
Ryan has spent over twenty years in the banking industry. In the midst of those years, he dreamed and discovered he wanted to do something more impactful with his life. This has weighed heavily on his heart because he often says, "as undeserving as I am, God has continued to show me grace and mercy."
Thankfully, we do not have to be perfect to serve a perfect God. It is through our actions; we will express our faith and love to a hurting world.
"Opportunities are limitless to those with a limitless imagination."
Vice President of Marketing
Vice President of Marketing
Vice President of Marketing
Nekesha Thomas - RN, BSN USMD
Nekesha Thomas is a wife and mother of two wonderful sons. She is an Oklahoma native, but has lived in Texas for many years. She earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from Texas Tech, and has worked in the medical field for over 20 years.
Nekesha enjoys hanging with family and friends, traveling, watching movies, trying new things and is determined to learn Spanish one day.
Nekesha loves the Lord and it is her mission to share his love through her actions. She lives by her late Pop-Paw’s favorite saying, "Talk is Cheap!" because it holds true today.
"We never know what people are going through and life is precious, so it is up to us to show each other love, grace and kindness, which aids in mental stability for us all!"
Secretary
Vice President of Marketing
Secretary
Volya Helm - Youth Mental Health
In my life I’ve faced many obstacles, but one constant is the Lords unwavering love! Being a part of 27Strong will give me a chance to share my love of art as a vehicle for youth to express themselves in ways to work through any mental health hurdle. I feel so blessed and excited for our youth to be heard and seen through conversation, paint and a canvas as their story is told creatively.