10/11/2025
The National LEAD Institute is proud to introduce the esteemed members of its Board of Directors, whose combined leadership, strategic vision, and professional excellence continuously enhance the Institute’s mission in community corrections, re-entry services, and human development across The Bahamas and the surrounding region.
The Board provides governance oversight, strategic direction, and executive support to ensure the Institute remains aligned with its mission of delivering evidence-based rehabilitation, restorative justice practices, and transformative life-skills programming.
Board of Directors
Chairman of the Board
🔹 Cristopher Chinapoo, ASQ CMQ/OE, CQA
A seasoned quality management and organizational excellence professional, providing guidance in governance, systems management, and strategic performance.
President & Chief Executive Officer
🔹 Troy E. Clarke I, ICAP Tx II
An international certified addiction professional and UNODC Global Master Trainer, bringing executive leadership and decades of experience in criminal justice, re-entry, and community impact.
Vice President of Operations & Re-Entry Specialist (North Carolina)
🔹 Brent Bailey
A practitioner in re-entry programming and operations management with extensive experience in community-based support and training.
Vice President – Finance & Fundraising
🔹 Kayla A. Paul-Lindsey
A financial strategist with expertise in nonprofit revenue development, resource mobilization, and corporate engagement.
Managing Director – LEAD Institute, Raleigh, North Carolina
🔹 Teresa Stokes
An administrator with strong competencies in program coordination, community outreach, and organizational management.
Board Members
🔹 Ishmael Smith
🔹 Shawn Bowe
Representing leadership, community service, and support for LEAD’s mission through advisory and governance roles.
Together, this Board remains committed to upholding the values of Leadership, Esteem, Ability, and Discipline while advancing the Institute’s vision to Renew, Rebuild, and Reshape lives through effective interventions and evidence-based practice.
The National LEAD Institute — Empowering Lives, Transforming Futures.
