About Us
Ron Smith Scholarships, Inc. strongly believes that when students graduate from college, they will be better prepared to achieve their dreams and elevate themselves. Through our financial assistance programs, we help college students reach a life-changing milestone – college graduation.
Core Values
- Transparency (open and respectful disclosure of relevant information so that others can make informed decisions regarding their support of RSS)
- Integrity (fairness and honesty in all business dealings)
- Accountability (loyalty to supporters and commitment to fulfill all obligations and promises made)
- Fiscal Responsibility (accurate financial recordkeeping and ethical management of donor funds received)
- Growth (use of data analytics to improve operations and expansion of outreach to HBCU students)
The Team
Brenda Thompson, Ed.D.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- 38 years as higher education faculty and administrator
- Student mentor
- Community fundraiser and volunteer
- Community engagement administrator
Rodney Thompson, M.Ed.
Chief Operations Officer (COO)
- 27 years as mathematics educator and administrator
- Consultant, FL Department of Education
- Student mentor
- Community volunteer
Arlene Clemons
Chief Logistics Officer (CLO)
- 43 years as international systems analyst
- Federal government logistics specialist
- Community volunteer
- Community fundraiser
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