Change does not always happen on its own.

It takes people who are dedicated and committed to making the world a better place. They are willing to stand up for those who are least able to help themselves, to create the change that we want to see. We are fortunate to have some of those outstanding change-makers at Higher Ground International. We invite you to meet them.

Meet Our Team

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Assistant to the CEO

Henrietta White-Holder

Founder & CEO

A native-born Liberian, Henrietta “Henrie” Tonia White-Holder is a humanitarian, social entrepreneur, community builder, breast cancer and COVID survivor, and an award-winning advocate for disadvantaged and underserved Liberian, West African, and other marginalized populations in Rhode Island.

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Culturally Appropriate Foods & Resource Coordinator

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Grants and Data Manager

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Social Media Support (Volunteer)

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Social Media Support (Volunteer)

Board Members

Board Vice Chair

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Toby Riseborough

Board Secretary

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Board Treasurer

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Board Member

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Board Member

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Board Member

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Danlette Norris

Board Member

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Board Member

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Beatrice Richardson-White

Board Member

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Michelle Togba-Davis

Board Member