TEAM
Be A 9th Wonder is composed of a strong team of passionate individuals, all of whom make significant contributions towards our mission. We deeply value their unique point of view and dedication in helping us achieve success.
Founder
Remi Yusuf
Executive Director
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Remi Yusuf is the Founder of Be A 9th Wonder Foundation. He is a native-born Houstonian. He attained his Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from the University of Texas A&M Kingsville as well as a Master’s in Educational Leadership-Education Administration. Remi has played professional basketball in Colombia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and Europe, and was signed by the Houston Rockets in 2015. Upon retirement, he birthed Be A 9th Wonder Foundation.
Board of Directors
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Adam Andrich
Board Chair
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Adam has a wealth of experience in the Private Equity, Venture Capital, Real Estate, and Distribution sectors over the last 20 years having responsibilities within over $17 Billion in total funds/organizations and holds various degrees in Psychology, Marketing and Executive Management. Currently, he spends most of his time with his wife and two children. -
Jennifer Kusnyer
Secretary
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Jennifer is a proud mom to four beautiful children and is married to my husband, EJ, for almost 12 years. She has a masters in business administration from WKU, but currently stays home with my kids. She’s been watching all the amazing things 9th wonder has been doing over the years, and she’s excited to be a part of the team. -
Philip Anderson
Treasurer
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Philip brings 20 years of experience as a financial advisor in the banking sector. Passionate about helping youth, he served on the board of an orphanage to serve children in Colombia for 5 years. Philip graduated with a finance degree from the University of Houston and loves working with Be A 9th Wonder.
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Samuel Terry
Board Member
sterry@ninthwonder.orgMr. Terry was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He graduated with a degree in Finance from Texas Southern University’s JHJ School of Business while also being a member of the college baseball team. Mr. Terry is currently a Personal Injury Attorney at Lowe Law, PLLC where he represents injury victims involved in auto accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, and various other kinds of accidents.
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Renice Armelin
Board Member
rarmelin@ninthwonder.orgWith almost a decade of experience in the philanthropic sector, Renice leads at the intersection of social justice and strategic planning—developing systems, strategies, and engagement touch points that lend to mission driven Solutions. Renice is currently the Director of External Programming & Engagement at a national social justice philanthropy whose core objective is to maximize opportunity and minimize injustice.
We welcome new volunteers to join our mission. For information on how to get involved with Ninth Wonder, visit the link below.
Sponsors
To learn about sponsorship opportunities, contact us at wecare@ninthwonder.org.