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Meet the Team

The Faces of Our Organization

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Missy Sims-Love

Director

Events Coordinator

B.A. Business Management

MAT Ed.

Hebrew Minister

3rd Gen

Experienced, trustworthy, passionate. These are just a few of the ways coworkers describe this invaluable member of our team. Missy is the Grand Daughter of Dr. Ella Mary Sims and is on a mission to continue in her Grand-Mothers footsteps in Service & Faith. 

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Pastor Rohammed Sims

Director of Communications

State Farm Insurance CFO

Pastor of Divinity

3rd Gen

"Reverend Roh" as he is affectionately called by family joined Dr. Ella Mary Sims Foundation with the vision and drive to improve upon our Non-Profit, and focused on providing the organization with experience and integrity. He is the Grand-Son of Dr. Ella Mary Sims, and is a 3rd generation pastor. Continuing the tradition of his foremothers & fathers in answering the call on his life.

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Donte' Sims

Treasurer

B.S. Criminal Justice

Allstate Insurance

Frmr. Progressive Regional Director

3rd Gen

Donte is a peaceful stalwart who has a business mind.  He is at his best when a fishing rod is in his hand and his beautiful wife is by his side. He serves to ensure all financials are accurate and dispersed in a way that best serves the community. He is the Grand-Son of Dr. Ella Mary Sims.

Board Members

The Faces of Decision making

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Elder Donald Sims

Board Member

Historian

Security Director

2nd Gen

Founding Member & the only 1st Gen Sims, Donald Sims aka "Unc" is Dr. Ella Mary Sims' 5th born out of 10 children. One of our veteran team members. He is key in connecting the past events and detailing DEMS timelines, as well as a guiding force for good.  He brings years of experience and skills to the forefront in helping our organization grow and continue the DEMS path of success.

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Meisha  Sims-Love

Board Member

Social Media Maven

4th Gen 

Eisha is a 4th Gen Sims. She is the Eldest Great-Grand-Daughter and was born in Dr. Ella's home.  She comes with wisdom and experience guiding the vision distinctly with class and unparalleled discretion.  Connecting thru social media. She blesses with mind bending thoughts on all things DEMS.

Brother Hanif Junior

Board member

Security Advisor

4th Gen 

Brother Hanif joined DEMS Foundation with the vision and drive to improve upon our Non-Profit.  The Great-Grand-Son of Dr. Ella Mary Sims his continued focus is on outreach and community building and well as transforming the Black Male through ongoing Mentorship.  We relish his humor, swag & the diversity he brings to the team.

Honorable Mention Board Members

  1. Marquis Love

  2. Devonte' Sims

  3. Tacie Washington

We thank them for their continued support!​

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