BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Community Spiritual Leader: Rev. Twana Malone

President: Marie Amey-Taylor, PhD.

Vice President: Ayenda Lambert

Secretary: Betty Boyd, RScP

Treasurer: Elizabeth “Liz” Johnson

Dr. Marie Amey-Taylor

Marie Amey-Taylor, Ph.D is an Adjunct Professor, Advocacy and Organizational Development Program, Department of Psychological, Organizational and Leadership Studies, College of Education and Human Development, Temple University; Executive Coach, Nonprofit Executive Leadership Institute, Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research, Bryn Mawr College; Learning & Development Consultant; and the Former Assistant Vice President, Learning & Development, Human Resources Division, Temple University.  She is also the Founder and Director of InterACTion Improvisational Theater Troupe, a diverse theatrical ensemble of actors/facilitators with extensive backgrounds in organizational development and training, human services program design/coordination and cultural and medical anthropology.

She is included on the City of Philadelphia’s website. This resource list offered by the Office of the Mayor identifies resource organizations and individuals who have provided Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, implicit bias, and related topics to the City of Philadelphia, partner organizations, and area businesses.

Dr. Amey-Taylor has provided services to a wide range of corporate, government, public and private education, and human services organizations throughout the United States, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, South America, and the Middle East.  Recent clients include Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia Gas Works, Philadelphia Mummers, Curtis Institute of Music, Temple Health System, Jefferson Healthcare System, Duke University Health System, the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University,  Education Law Center, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, Maryland Association of Realtors, Philabundance, Optimus Health Care of Connecticut, William Penn Foundation, Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard, Passage-Bio, and Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University.  Added to this list in 2023 are Nintendo, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services, and the Friends of Wissahickon.

Publication: Amey-Taylor, Marie. “Diversity Trainers: Personal Profiles, Paradigms, and Practices.” (1998): 2036-2036.

Ayenda Lambert

Ayenda Lambert has been a proud member of The Center of Peace since 2013 and serving as the Vice President of the Board of Trustees since 2021. Her diverse background in various industries has enabled her to contribute to TCP in different ways. For instance, she has integrated graphic designs and the latest technology, such as QR codes, into existing marketing platforms to increase TCP’s exposure through various marketing campaigns, Sunday live streaming, and social media.

Last year, with the support and assistance of Rev Twana and the Board, Ayenda implemented the “Beyond The Four Walls” series. This Board directive was an opportunity to build deeper relationships, by creating community for spiritual practice, and having fun outside of the Center.

Currently, Ayenda is working with other TCP members to implement digital infrastructure using various Microsoft 365 products. By serving another term on the Board, Ayenda aims to focus on supporting TCP’s Care Circles by creating a digital imprint that prepares TCP for new members and younger generations.

Betty Boyd, RScP

Betty Boyd have been employed by Merakey for over 32 years and have held various positions including Director of Training and Staff Development, Director of Residential Services, Director of Transitional Services for newly acquired companies, and now Vice President for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Division.

In addition, Betty serves on various corporate committees and Co-Chair a state-wide task force on racial equality.

As a graduate of Pennsylvania State University, Betty has completed her bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, also completed Master’s level study in Holistic Health and Spiritual Care with the desire to work with individuals seeking to bring unity to the body, mind, and soul. To that end, Betty has launched a new business in the Spring of 2017, Infinite Wisdom Healing and Wellness Center, to promote health and wellness in all aspects of people’s lives.

As Betty see her life’s mission to serve others, she has been a volunteer big sister in the Big Brother/Big Sister organization since 2010 and have developed a Life Enrichment Training series to assist staff and colleagues in finding resources and developing skills to make their lives more meaningful and in line with their individual purpose.

As a member of The Center of Peace since 2017, Betty have taken several classes and became a Licensed Professional Practitioner in 2021. Pre- COVID, she also served on the Audio/Video team to support Sunday Celebration Service and managed the bookstore.  She is committed to being the best example of the SOM Principles while serving The Center of Peace community to the best of her ability.

Elizabeth “Liz” Johnson

Elizabeth “Liz” Johnson joined The Center of Peace in 2019. She instantly fell in love with the hugs that transported you to another place in time, along with openness and outpouring of love and support. It wasn’t hard to decide this was the place where one could truly discover the life our souls have been seeking.

In February 2023, Liz began serving as the interim Treasurer. Within that time, she has fostered relationships with some business bankers within the community to ensure the needs of the Center and the community it serves. From this relationship, TCP is experiencing significant growth in the Center’s Money Market account and the establishment of our first major credit line.

In the coming term, Liz affirms to grow TCP’s investment portfolio to generate passive income while continuing to reduce expenses. She also intends to streamline processes by implementing policies and procedures for accounts payable and receivable transactions.