Protect Yourself 1, Inc. , a Non Profit Corporation with Federal Tax exempt, 501(c)(3) status, is an entertainment and educational response to the World-Wide AIDS pandemic.
Jean Albert Renaud-JAR FOUNDER Ex. Officio / Historian
jar@pyone.org
Jean Albert Renaud (JAR) is a visionary, activist, world class equestrian and horse breeder, music producer and former Motown songwriter and recording artist. He has combined these skills, resources and energies as an activist, to launch efforts to raise awareness about Human Rights issues, to empower youth, protect wild horses and promote HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention practices. In 2005, JAR founded Protect Yourself 1, Inc. a comprehensive, multicultural-targeted organization that implements state-of-the-art entertainment education, program development and outreach initiatives that advance the mission to empower and protect America’s Treasures: America’s youth, the future builders of our nation and the Mustang, who helped transform America’s wilderness into the foundation for today’s contemporary society. Connects at-risk youth and horses to recreation program, designed to raise the consciousness level of children on ecological issues and urban concerns. It is through his vision and commitment that Protect Yourself 1, Inc. was founded. JAR is a celebrated international horseman and horse breeder who has trained horses and riders for members of the royal families of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. From the age of three, he learned from his grandfather to respect the horse for its spirit as well as its strength. Such sensitivity has informed JAR’s ability to build a very successful horse breeding and training farm called Sunshine Acres. “The horse helps me find oneness with nature”, says Jean Albert Renaud. And that sentiment is what informs his purpose in life: to help our children appreciate and become empowered by the “natural oneness of life”.
Qualifications :Wallace Eugene Brengle received a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Human Services Management from Empire State College, Saratoga, New York in 1985, and an Associate Arts degree in General Studies from Harford Community College, Bel Air, Maryland in 1983.
Work Experience : Director of a short-term (30-90 days) shelter for adjudicated and alleged male adolescent juvenile offenders awaiting Court return home or incarceration, overseeing all phases of the daily operation, including an in-house non-public school; Care Giver, Home Instead Senior Care, Harford County, MD, with duties including in-home support, companionship, and non- medical care to seniors; Long Term Care Ombudsman, Baltimore County Department of Aging, Baltimore County, MD, where he served as Patient Advocate for the Elderly residing in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities in Baltimore County, MD; Director of Development, Raymond I. Richardson Foundation, Keymar, MD as the sole employee of a Foundation whose only purpose was to raise funds, provide public relations and marketing for the Bowling Brook Preparatory School, a 24 hour private non-profit residential school for male adjudicated juvenile offenders; President, Coast to Coast Telecom, Inc., Belcamp, MD, as co-founder of a private corporation that provided consulting, route-management, and support services in the telecommunications industry; Executive Director, FACETS, Inc., Fallston, Maryland, CEO of a multi-service. Non-Profit, 501(c) (3) Organization that offered support and care for children, youth and families, developing and implementing several programs and handled the day-to-day operations of the organization (1978-1997). His affiliations include MARFY, Inc. (Maryland Association of Resources for Families and Youth of which he was twice elected President); the Harford County Chamber of Commerce-Member 1985-97; the Harford County Council of Community Services-Member 1985-97; Recovery Friends Care, Inc. (RFC, Inc.), Charter Member 1993-2000 serving on the Executive Committee; and United Way of Central Maryland-Member 1995-97, where he served on the Council of Executives.
Monique Richert's formal education includes two degrees from the University of Strasbourg, France: a Diploma in Video Production and a Diploma in English Literature. Monique Richert is a yoga teacher, writer and producer. Her professional experiences include writing books and instructional programs about health and well-being. She has written scripts for and directed and produced videos on topics of health, fitness, and well-being. She has established her own companies, as well as working for well-known French publishers, and her productions have been distributed by many French companies, including Warner Brothers France. In the United States since 1999, she has work experience in writing music videos scripts, and directing various productions through her company, MER Enterprises, LLC, based in Maryland . She has 25 years of experience in managing companies.
Marvin Macrides received his Bachelor of Science degree in Cultural Anthropology and Linguistics from the University of Maryland College Park in 1975. He did postgraduate work at Johns Hopkins School of International Studies in Washington D.C concentrating in Middle East Studies and Arabic language. He is fluent in Greek, his mother's native language, and semi-fluent in French. He always makes it a point when traveling abroad to learn a few words and basic idioms in the language of his host country. Marvin says. “You learn to say a few words in the language of your host country and you will be amazed how doors open up to you. This shows respect, something everyone wants, and a desire to understand the culture.” His world outlook has always been as a cultural relativist striving to promote cultural understanding. He started an international trading company in 1981, Macrides International, Inc. This business has taken him to over 30 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East . He has seen the devastation that AIDS has caused in his travels, especially in Africa . He met Jean Albert Renaud-JAR in 2001 on the set of a movie studio and they immediately became friends. He shares JAR's view of human responsibility, and supports JAR's approach of conveying the message of sexual responsibility to the youth of the world, via music and video; media they can relate to. Marvin also shares a passion for music and horses. He travels regularly to Washington and New York for meetings and business. He is also on the Advisory Board of WDEF (World Development Endowment Foundation), which is involved in preparing the youth of today to become the leaders of tomorrow.
Care Giver – Home Instead Senior Care, Harford County, MD, with duties including in-home support, companionship and non-medical care to seniors, Nutritionist and House Supervisor-FACETS, Inc., Harford County, MD, with duties including menu planning and shopping for three homes (21 boys) and providing daily support and care for a seven bed adolescent facility. Her affiliations include: recovery Friends Care, Inc. (RFC, Inc.) Board Member 1994-2000; Miss Teen Harford County, Inc., Board Member 1988-1991.
Qualifications: Elaine Williams received a Bachelor of Science-degree in History/Education from Coppin State University, and a Master of Science degree in Organization and Management of Non Profit Organizations from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. She has twenty years of experience in the education field as a teacher, manager and administrator, teaching United States History and Education and Life Skills, as well as developing various curricula for youth and adults.
Work Experience: Her recent professional experiences include: 2002-2003, Program Director-Family & Children's Services of Central Maryland-The Jane Egenton House, a Therapeutic Group Home for Girls, where she was responsible for overall planning and operation of the facility, in accordance with the established mission and goals of the organization. She demonstrated her leadership abilities by working in partnership with staff and various agencies to achieve efficient and effective operation of the group home; 2001-2002 Program Director- Millennium Health and Human Services Development Corporation Colonoscopy Program, where she was responsible for the development and implementation of various programs focused on the health and wellness of Baltimore's citizens, particularly women and minorities. Her innovations were instrumental in developing programs for Health Education and Outreach Case Management models for use in such programs as tobacco cessation, HIV/ AIDS prevention, and early detection of breast and colorectal Cancer. Her responsibilities also included supervising and training multicultural outreach staff, consisting of Chinese, Vietnamese, African Americans and Koreans, to utilize her models in order to implement program strategies; 1997-2001 Program Director- Baltimore City Health Department, having been promoted within the first six months of employment from Assistant to Program Director, where she was responsible for monitoring and managing the Tobacco Use Prevention Program Sub-grantees, developing and organizing a City-Wide Tobacco Use Prevention Community Coalition; and developing Tobacco Use Prevention presentation models for use in middle and senior high schools and for church-oriented youth groups. As Program Director, compiled and interpreted data necessary for quarterly reports to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and represented the Baltimore City Health Dept. at various National and State meetings and conference.
Beverly Jones is a graduate of Morgan State University who received a BS Degree in 1970. She taught Home Economics and Commercial Food Service in the Baltimore City Public Schools for 15 years, coached men's and women's varsity swimming teams and sponsored a youth organization (Future Homemakers of America), until establishing a successful catering business for 20 years. Her experiences include: teaching, event planning, formatting and design, consulting, project administration, catering, and mentoring youth. She also worked as an Administrative Assistant and Fundraising Event Planner for Marie Henderson Enterprises for five years. She has assisted in coordinating events for individuals, businesses, organizations, and groups.
Charles Fox is an educator, motivator, communications strategist and thought leader for Project Arrowhead. He is a “big picture” strategist known for transforming ideas into innovative programs, products, and business opportunities. His professional assignments include an appointment by President Clinton as Director of WORLDNET TV to promote the United States abroad, producing award-winning public affairs, cultural, news, children’s and entertainment programs for ABC, CBS, NBC and PBS networks and affiliates, directing an economic development program for the state of Maryland, and creating youth development and experiential learning programs for youth in Appalachian Ohio. An alumnus of the Johns Hopkins University graduate writing seminars, Mr. Fox has taught and/or administered visual arts and communications courses and programs at American University, Frostburg State University, Johns Hopkins University, Morgan State University and Ohio University. Throughout his career, Mr. Fox has always taken time to mentor young people. “Like my parents, a missionary and school teacher, I have a passion and skill for motivating and empowering youth to reach their potential.” Charles Fox initiated professional and youth development projects for students of diverse populations in the Midwest and mid-Atlantic regions including the Ohio University Appalachia Discovery Club, the Warner Bros College Screenwriters Project and the U. S. Department of State Diplomacy through Diversity Internships.
Ronald kuypers-Ron g. Director of Entertainment rong@pyone.org
Ronald Kuypers, aka, Ron G was born and raised in New York City . He graduated from Towson University , Maryland . Ron G is a music promoter who organizes concerts in the music genre of HIP-HOP, RAP and R&B, etc. A natural promoter, Ron G, started promoting at the age of 15. Endorsed by many sponsors over the years, he assists talent in finding their way to success. Based in Maryland , working closely with the musical R&B group “Dru-Hill” and with TAJ Entertainment, he has also participated in the making of the NIKE commercial documentary for MTV, appeared as a special guest on the Jerry Springer Show, and modeled for “Big and Tall” ads on the Internet. In 2008 Ron G, CEO of Ron G Productions, Inc. created Model America International. The production company is set up to promote music and concerts across the country with nationally known celebrity artists and showcase up and coming artists. He is in the process of organizing Model America International events Worldwide. Since 2005, Ron G has been dedicating his time to Protect Yourself 1, Inc. to promote the PY1 HIV/AIDS Educational and Entertainment Program, especially the Protect Yourself , music video. Ron G would like to thank everyone who contributes their time and efforts in this fight against the AIDS pandemic.
Tamara Moore received her Bachelor of Science Degree and Master's Degree from Morgan State University . Ms. Moore has taught Language Arts, Math, Study Skills, Reading , Social Studies, Science, and Health in the Baltimore Public School System for over 40 years. She has been responsible for helping beginning teachers develop instructional methods and classroom management techniques. Ms. Moore has developed solutions for students with behavioral problems and those not satisfactorily progressing academically. Totally committed to her students, Ms. Moore also organized and created assemblies for different occasions and created extra-curriculum dance programs. She has received countless commendations for her exemplary teaching abilities and her strengths as a mentor has gained the respect and admiration of students and co-workers alike.
30 years of experience in music composition and arranging. 20 years of experience in audio production and midi programming. 5 years of experience in video production and computer-based editing. Production of studio and live-event performances and presentations for Ms. Gaynell Colburn (former Miss Wheelchair America and percussionist for Stevie Wonder), including responsibility for coordinating and overseeing the technical requirements for her “IT'S INSIDE” National Tour presentations, an educational/entertainment approach to addressing teen drinking and driving, substance abuse, self esteem/peer pressure, teen pregnancy and academic and personal pursuit of excellence. Production of “IT'S INSIDE” programs in conjunction with MADD, SADD, DARE, Dept. of Education, and Dept. of Defense programs to address these issues in the military along with a primary focus of programs addressed to elementary, middle and high schools. Assistance in creating content that was used in keynote speeches, music, technology and lesson plans for faculty and students. Extensive experience in computer systems configuration, as well as experience in a wide array of software platforms for multimedia, business and telecommunications use.
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