Board Members
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OJ OJ McDuffie

Co-Founder & Chairman


LaraLara Sahakian

Co-Founder & President


Johnny

Johnny Williams, Esq.

Legal Counsel & Governance


Lois Lois Marino

Treasurer


Beth Beth Swanson

Public Relations & Communications' Officer

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Executive Staff


Gloria Gloria McDuffie

Executive Director

 



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O.J. McDuffie, is a former first team All-American who graduated from Penn State University in 1992.  He was then drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the first round where his entire nine-year career began and flourished.  “Juice” quickly became Dan Marino’s favorite target and broke multiple receiving records, including leading the NFL in receptions in 1998. McDuffie earned the team MVP honors in 1997 and 1998.  His commitment and passion to the South Florida community didn’t end with his contributions on the field.  Prior to his retirement in 2001, O.J. contributed much of his time to various charitable causes and continues his dedication to help the areas youth through his work through his Catch 81 Foundation.