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Ken Colvin, Executive & Program Director
Kenyatta “Ken” Colvin Sr. is the Executive & Program Director of Community Dad. Ken founded Community Dad in 2011, when he saw a need for more accessible paternal and child resources within the community. Ken has created an organization and programs centered around the needs of men and their children. He used his childhood experience being raised in a single parent household as the catalyst for change.
He wanted to emphasize the importance of being a present father in the lives of your children. Ken has sought out to strategically address gaps in the stages of growth and development leading to fatherhood. As a result he created the conceptual and logical models and design for boyhood, manhood, fatherhood. Thus, Community Dad and it's derivatives; create a whole man initiative.
A true visionary with a heart for family and community. In 1996, Ken graduated and received his associates degree from Mississippi Delta Community College formerly known as CAPPS and began his advocacy and philanthropy journey. No matter the industry he has worked or served, he has always found a way to encourage and empower others. This can be noted from his time spent as a Specialist with Neighborhood Medical working in outreach as well as with Big Bend Cares where he offered insight as an HIV/AIDS Educator. Not to mention his tenure as Supervisor with the Kearny Center where he guided staff and over 300 displaced participants. He has served as a leader of his community for over 20 years. Most currently being Pastor of F2W Ministries and Coordinator for Florida Healthy Start’ T.E.A.M Dad.
Ken pegs one of his greatest accomplishments to marrying his biggest supporter and loyalist friend, his beautiful wife Niecey. They have been married for over 25 years and have raised a beautiful family together. Ken is the proud father of three children; Lania, Samari, and his oldest son being his namesake, KJ.
Kendrick Harris, Program Manager
Kendrick Harris is the Program Manager of Community Dad. He brings to the organization the passion to effectively address issues impacting the community, the structure to efficiently implement service offerings, the vision to professionally execute our mission, and the zeal to motivate the team's success.
Kendrick possesses a wealth of experience in his role, having spent over a decade as a dedicated Correctional Officer with the Florida Department of Corrections, overseeing the rehabilitation and security of inmates. Subsequently, he transitioned to a leadership position as a Juvenile Justice Supervisor with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, where he played a pivotal role in implementing programs aimed at rehabilitating young offenders. In his most recent role as an Administrator with the Florida Department of Health, Kendrick was responsible for managing critical public health initiatives and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Kendrick's academic pursuits led him to Covenant Bible College in Tallahassee, Florida, where he obtained a comprehensive understanding of theological principles, and later to Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas, where he further enriched his knowledge in this field. In parallel to his professional endeavors, Kendrick has been serving as the esteemed senior pastor of John the Baptist Missionary Baptist Church for over 5 years, providing spiritual guidance and support to the congregation. With a clear vision and unwavering commitment, Kendrick aims to bolster the core foundation of families and communities by empowering men in their domestic roles and contributing to the development of the region at large.
His passion for fostering resilient communities is evident in his exemplary track record and his dedication to his calling. Most notably, Kendrick has been married to his beautiful wife Latasha over 10 years and they have raised a beautiful family together. Kendrick is the proud father of four: ShaKendra, Jalin, Kendrick Jr., and Kendall
Joseph Gerstenfeld, Compliance Manager
Joseph Gerstenfeld affectionately known as "Joe" is the Compliance Manager for Community Dad. He brings to the organization a wealth of governance and training knowledge needed to effectively assess and mitigate risks associated with program implementation, public funding, state programs guidelines, and federal codes to ensure organizational compliance.
Joe is a devoted husband to his wife Juliet and father of two kids, Jake (16) and Jessica (7). Joe has a BS in Social Science Education and M. Ed. in Instructional Technology. After years in training and management for the state of Florida, Joe is currently serving as a Program Manager for a statewide fatherhood initiative.
When not working, Joe is an active Scout Leader for both his kids. He prides himself on spending time with the kids, always being ready to binge watch with his wife, and cook for his family.
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