PRESIDENT & CO-FOUNDER

Sgt. Brucus Owdley, PhD, is bringing over 30 years of law enforcement experience. His career includes roles as a TDC correction officer, HCSO Deputy Sheriff, Detective and Police Sergeant with the Houston Police Department, specializing in cyber-crimes investigation. Sgt, Owdley is also an Adjunct Professor, an Advanced TCOLE instructor, and certified fraud examiner. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Texas Southern University, a Graduate Certificate in Administration of Justice from Midwestern State University, and a Ph.D. in Business Administration from North Central University.

VICE PRESIDENT & CO-FOUNDER

Sgt. Eric Carr, M.A., CFE, has 23 years of law enforcement experience, currently a Sergeant with the Houston Police Department Community Affairs Unit. His career includes patrol assignments and as a detective in criminal investigations specializing in Financial Crimes and ID Theft. Sgt. Carr is also an Adjunct Professor, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement certified instructor, and mental health officer. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, with a concentration in Sociology and a Master of Arts in Counseling.

CO-FOUNDER

Marquese Walker, M.A., LPC, has 24 years of law enforcement experience and holds degrees in Psychology, Counseling, and Theology. He is currently assigned as an investigator with the Houston Police Department alarm detail unit. Officer Walker is pursuing a Doctor of Psychology (PhD) and works as a Licensed Professional Counselor(LPC) at Enlightened Psychotherapy. Walker expertise in both law enforcement and mental health adds valuable insight to the program.

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Aiesha Odutayo is a Houstonian, Educator and Author. She holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership. Aiesha has over 20 years of experience with community relationship building and servicing the community. She volunteers and facilitates Outreach programs to help provide resources for communities with limited resources.

DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH

Dr. Gautam Nayer is the Director of Research and a Professor in the Political Science and Public Administration Department at Texas Southern University. He holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration from Rutgers University and has led significant research, including a $509,233 Department of Justice grant on wrongful convictions. Dr. Nayer's research spans various topics, and he serves on boards dedicated to social justice and education.

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

Rhonda Young has over 30 years of experience in healthcare. Ms. Young holds an Associate Degree in Nursing, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Healthcare Management. She specializes in Surgical Services and is particularly passionate about Transplants and Non-Opioid Multimodal Analgesia. Additionally, Ms. Young actively supports law enforcement by volunteering for several positive community initiatives, where she shares her expertise in both healthcare and community service. She is also a strong advocate for victims of domestic violence, dedicating her time and resources to mentor and assist young women.