Officers & Directors

Nelson O'Kelley Minter

Monica Adams

Education:
Master’s Degree in Nursing Leadership - Walden University 2014
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing - California State University Dominguez Hills 2012
Cypress College Associate’s Degree in Nursing 1994
Work History:
Veterans’ Healthcare Administration, Long Beach, CA Dec 2012- Oct 2021 - Nurse Manager Surgical Clinics
Supervised 30 nursing personnel and facilitation of optimal patient care using the nursing process, while maintaining a low turnover rate.
Effectively communicate pertinent facility policies, procedures, and standards to nursing staff, physicians, internal and external stakeholders.
Ensuring the cost-effective use of personnel and material resources facilitating compliance with the healthcare system’s financial goals.
Effectively collaborate with Human Resources regarding nurse recruitment, employment laws and practices, talent acquisition techniques, and disciplinary actions.
Work in partnership with Medical Scheduling on all issues related to surgical clinics, scheduling, access improvement, clinic utilization, clinic cancellations, clinic additions, and individual clerk performance.
Family Reunion Experience:
Attended the 2008 Family Reunion In Chicago
Hosted the 2010 Family Reunion in Anaheim, California
Attended the 2014 Family Reunion in Atlanta

Joyce Ann Huston

Bachelor of Science Business Administration (B.S.B.A.)
Virtual Administrator, Trumpeter, Vocalist
O’Kelley Family Historian; FTDNA Project Manager; Multiple Historical & Lineage Societies, NSDAR Arts Award
Black O’Kelleys Website Admin, P.R., featured in TV, Newspapers, Podcasts
Author: Black O’Kelleys in America (1991); Co-Author, Black O’Kelleys Book of History (2016)
Host 1991 Las Vegas O’Kelley Reunion; Multiple Committees
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Johnathan Morgan

I have worked in the Behavioral Health Field for 9 years now. I hold a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice and a Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. I believe my organizational skills can be of benefit to planning the next reunion.

Lauren Drummond-Littrell

In addition to her work with LOAM, Lauren currently serves as a chaplain at Friendship Village, a retirement community in Chesterfield, Missouri. Lauren was the first woman to serve in the role as chaplain at Friendship Village Chesterfield during her previous employment with the company. Prior to Friendship Village, Lauren worked at Mercy Hospital St. Louis, where she served as the chaplain for behavioral health. She has also served as a hospice chaplain for Mercy, Vitas and SSM Hospice companies.
After receiving her Master’s degree in Theological Studies from Covenant Seminary in 2012, Lauren completed six units of Clinical Pastoral Education during her chaplain training residency at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis. She was commissioned and ordained as a minister by the Federation of Christian Ministries in September of 2014 and is currently working toward certification in Spiritual Direction from the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Washington, D.C. Lauren is also in training to become a deacon at her church, New City Fellowship in University City, where she has worshipped for the last10 years

Nannetta M. Hall

I hold a Bachelor of Science, in Education.
I completed a 20-year career in the Air Force, during which time I developed and refined my leadership abilities. I currently serve as the Education Coordinator for Historic Annapolis, where I implement, oversee, and manage a program for children aged 3-7. I also have the privilege of teaching colonial Annapolis history to underserved students in grades 3-5 at Title I schools in Annapolis, MD.
Furthermore, I engage in living history presentations, portraying African Americans from the colonial, antebellum, and 19th-century periods. I have also portrayed our Matriarch, Ellen at the 2018 and 2024 reunions. I am also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority whereby our mission is service to all mankind. Furthermore, I am a member of the Anne Arundel Women Giving Together where the mission is to improve the quality of life for women and families by engaging and educating women donors around issues affecting women and families in my county. I am confident that my contributions would significantly benefit BOFA by promoting growth and assisting family members in commemorating the accomplishments of the Black O'Kelley community.

Brian E. Hellm

Brian is a graduate of Harris-Stowe State University. He has his B.S in Management Info Systems. Followed that by getting his Masters in Business Admin in 2008 from Fontbonne University.
I am currently an assistant manager and Lumen managing a team oof 8 people to get scheduling training and monitoring an Info Tech help desk.

Lawrence T. Williams

My connection to the family is as follows: son of Milton Williams -
grandson of Albessia Darris Williams - g.grandson of Allyne O’Kelley Darris - gg.grandson of Daniel O’Kelly - ggg.grandson of Ellen Fisher.
I spearheaded the Fellas Night [Rooster Party] activity at the 2024 reunion in New Orleans, LA and served on the planning committee for the 2018 reunion in Washington, DC.
My Master’s of Public Administration degree & State of Maryland’s Education Administration Certificate (K-12) mandated coursework in Public Budgeting, Fiscal Analysis and Education Law, Finance & Policy.
My career as a Public-School Administrator has provided me with the experience of creating and managing state regulated budgets.
My leadership positions in campus, civic, and community-based organizations required me to have thorough reports prepared for both executive level and general meetings.
My O’Kelley energy, education and experience have equipped me for this moment. I am ready to serve!

Nikki W. Sebastian

- National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR): Atlanta Chapter (Atlanta, GA)
-Manor House Chapter-Associate Member (Washington, DC)
-Units Overseas -Rochambeau Chapter (Paris, France)
-O’Fallon Chapter-Associate member (St. Louis, MO)
In honor of my ancestor Thomas Smith, [Father of first husband of my maternal great-grandmother, Helen O’Kelley Smith Pickens, Dudley Smith]
National Society Daughters of the Union, 1861-1865;
Daughters of Union Veterans of Civil War (DUVCW)
Sons & Daughters of the U.S. Middle Passage