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Choctaw Freedmen Citizenship Footprints, Inc.
Board Members
President
Doris Burris Williamson
Email address for all inquires: doris@choctawfreedmoncitizenshipfootprints.com
Choctaw Background: Descendant of John Burris and Delia Burris, Choctaw Freedmen Card #337 Roll# 2859 & #2860. Enslaved by the Pitchlynn Family
Occupation: Independent Insurance Broker /Entrepreneur, Retired Educator Oklahoma Public Schools, and Dallas Independents School District in Dallas, TX
Native of OKC, Oklahoma
Educational Background: Attended Frederick Douglass High School OKC Public Schools
Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education – University Central of Oklahoma
Masters Degree in Public Administration – Texas Woman’s University
Preservationist: Pine Ridge Cemetery and Della Simpson Freedmen Cemetery, Tom Oklahoma.
Author – Webmaster: Choctaw Freedmen Citizenship Footprints, Inc.
Blogger: Our Choctaw Freedmen Ancestors Footprints Blog
Choctaw Freedmen Legacy
Member: https://www.okgensoc.org (Oklahoma Genealogical Society)
Vice-President
Dr. Wilhelmina Cromartie
Choctaw Background: Descendant of Duke Burris and Luella Burris – Choctaw Freedmen Roll# 2865
Occupation: Substance Abuse Program Director/Retired Air Force Service Member/Co-founder and content creator for online blog for better relationships
Blogger: www.Iamdrwilhelmina.com
YouTube Channel: I am Dr. Wilhelmina
Member: https://www.apa.org (American Psychological Association)
Co-Editor: Choctaw Freedmen Footprints, Inc. Website
Email address: Minac@choctawfreedmencitizenfootprints.com
Treasurer
Charles E. Burris
Choctaw Background: Descendant of Lizetta Liggins Choctaw Freedmen Card# 343 Roll# 699
Educational Background: Attended Sand Hill and Pine Ridge Elementary Schools in Tom, Oklahoma
Graduated from Riverside High School in Harris, Oklahoma
Associate of Science degree/Business Adm. Eastern Oklahoma State College
Bachelor of Science Degree/Business Adm. & Mgt. Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Occupation: Served in the United States Army 1967-1969
Retired from Tulsa District, United States Army Corps of Engineers
Secretary
Brenda Droke
Choctaw Background: Descendant of John and Delia Burris Choctaw Freedmen Card # 337 Roll # 2859 & #2860
A native of OKC, Oklahoma – Retired OGE Energy Corp.
Educational Background: Attended Frederick Douglass High School OKC Public Schools
Bachelor of Science Degree – University Central of Oklahoma
Preservationist: Genealogy Researcher, Archivist, and
Member: Garden Oaks Homeowner Association – Volunteer
Member: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Member: Possibility Inc. – Rebuilding Together
Co-Designer & Editor: Choctaw Freedmen Footprints, Inc.
Board Member At-Large
Alicia Williamson
Choctaw Background: Descendant of John and Delia Burris Choctaw Freedmen Card # 337 Roll # 2859 & #2860
A native of OKC, Oklahoma
Educational Background: Attended Lake Highland High School Richardson ISD, Dallas, TX
Bachelor of Science Degree – Biology and Chemistry
Masters Degree – Environmental Science –
Member: Meals on Wheels, DC Location – Volunteer DC Community Member
Member : Parents Amplifying Voices in Education-Board Member; Consults and supports local educational issues for students in Washington DC area