"See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut." — Revelation 3:8 (NIV) ✝️
You are not just on a board. You are part of a movement. Every gift you carry, every door you have walked through — God ordained it for this moment. ✝️
Daughter of Thomas McClary — FOUNDER of The Commodores — and granddaughter of Prophet Thomecenia McClary (born 1914, South Carolina). Birth mother. Survivor. Conqueror. Returning to Tuskegee to birth this movement. Her 17 years of silence, hidden pregnancy, and radical redemption are the heartbeat of everything AAP stands for. Slogan: "Don't be a dream killer — Open Doors." Testimony: Hope. Time. Chance.
Apostle, spiritual director at JP Proclaim Ministries, and herself an adoptee. Married to NBA legend Billy Thompson. Founded Boca Raton's first Prophetic Training Center. A powerful minister whose life is proof that God places the lonely into families.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor present during Ashley's hidden pregnancy — a witness to the very origins of this story. Specialties: trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, women's issues, self-esteem. Her presence on the board is healing made visible.
Second-generation Bishop with 29+ years of ministry. Senior Pastor of The Kingdom Church (Houston, TX & Atlanta, GA). International Presiding Bishop & Chief Apostle — Kingdom Churches In Covenant International. Leads a global prophetic community of 2,500+ prophets. Founded Safehouse #Unmuzzled Advocacy Group. Named Bishop of the Year by President Barack Obama (2011). Author of Scarred But Healed. Featured on TBN, The Word Network, and Impact Network.
Financial strategist with ETG Financial. Believed in Ashley before she believed in herself. Brings rigorous oversight and strategic financial modeling to ensure every dollar serves the mission.
Attorney, MBA, real estate strategist, and founder of the One Million Bible Project. Here since the beginning — said yes before there was anything to say yes to. Uniquely positioned to develop AAP's $37.8M transitional housing program.
Media professionals with production roots in TBN, DayStar, and GodTV — three of the most influential Christian television networks globally. Carolina: “Rooted in faith and fueled by calling — passionate about bridging potential and purpose.” That IS Ashley Adoption Project.
Award-winning trial attorney. UF full-scholarship JD graduate. Former Florida State Prosecutor. Founded her own firm in 1985. 350+ jury trials. 28+ years in practice. Federal Bar — Middle District FL & Eleventh Circuit. Featured in Orlando Style Magazine. Wife of Thomas McClary — FOUNDER of The Commodores. The woman who held Ashley's hand in the operating room giving birth and told her she would not die. Ashley calls her the strongest person she knows.
Attorney and advocate — the first person Ashley ever told her story to. She held it with confidentiality, love, and legal precision before there was anything to protect.
A survivor who became a shepherd. Co-founded a church that grew from 5 to 8,000 members. Founder & CEO of Majestic Life Ministries & Institute (Orlando, FL). National Assoc. of Professional Women — Woman of the Year 2010/2011. Yolanda Adams Lady of the Year Award (2012). City of Orlando proclaimed "Riva Tims Day" — October 25, 2019. Secured $250,000 from City of Daytona for women & girls initiatives. Featured on The 700 Club, TBN, Joni Lamb Show. Author of 3 books.
New York Times bestselling author and apostolic leader ministering across 30+ nations. Instrumental in helping Ashley trust God, reaffirm her assignment, and heal from church hurt. His international platform and apostolic authority bring credibility and global covering to the movement.
Former Florida Secretary of Commerce and CEO of Enterprise Florida. UF Student Body President, UF Hall of Fame inductee, and Pat Tillman Scholar. JD from Indiana University. U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served in Afghanistan (2010). Led relocation of Boeing, Goldman Sachs, Pfizer, and Blackstone to Florida. Florida Trend 500 Most Influential. Ashley's cousin. Thomas McClary's nephew. Beryl Thompson-McClary's nephew.
Historic first Black director in the 125-year history of the Brooklyn Children's Museum. Trailblazer in youth programming and cultural institutions. Connects AAP to major philanthropic networks and bridges our global experiences program with the nation's most respected cultural institutions.
From a small town in Eustis, Florida — to Division I player at Auburn University — to transforming a small-town high school program into a Florida dynasty — to Head Softball Coach at Florida A&M University, the #1 Public HBCU in America. Brittany Scott Beal is the living definition of what great things from small places look like. She and Ashley grew up in the same church in Eustis, where Thomecenia McClary served as mother of the church, secretary, and musician. Brittany built 16 years of excellence from the ground up — no shortcuts, no spotlight, just work, faith, and showing up for young women every single day. Her biggest accomplishment in her own words: "Seeing my past and current players winning in life off the field. It's always bigger than softball." David Steward built from nothing. Thomas McClary integrated schools and opened doors. Katt Williams built a studio on a military base. Brittany Scott Beal turned a small town into a national champion. That is the AAP spirit.
Apostolic leader and pastor at Nova Hub Church with a heart for church planting and community transformation. Brings prophetic insight and pastoral wisdom to AAP's faith-rooted strategy and programming.
Five-time Olympic medalist. Champion who conquered adversity, rebuilt her life, and emerged stronger — a living testimony of redemption. Founder of her own fitness app. Active in book tours and literacy advocacy. Her story mirrors the AAP mission: going through darkness is the goal, and everything after shines. She is an Overcomer — and that is exactly what we are building into the identity of every young person we serve.
Sitting judge with deep expertise in criminal justice and juvenile law. Nearly 30 years in the legal system. 9 years as a public defender standing between vulnerable people and a system not designed for them. Ensures AAP navigates the pipeline from the justice system into homelessness.
Technology and gaming industry leader with 30+ years of innovation. Brings digital strategy and youth engagement platforms critical for reaching foster youth ages 18–26 in the digital spaces where they live.
Columbia University educator who told Ashley: “What you have is remarkable and needed for the time and climate we're in.” DEI expert and Yale-recognized mentor. Built leaders at Reebok, Elizabeth Arden, and Live Nation.
Full organizational strategy, program design, funding roadmap, and long-term vision.
Board and investor-facing deck — mission, testimony, programs, financials, and the ask.
Full narrative arc: Hope, Time, Chance, village story, and Tuskegee full circle legacy.
Full organizational budget including program costs, operational expenses, and projected revenue.
Non-disclosure agreement for board members, partners, and volunteers. Under review by Ashley Ray, Esq.
Complete biography including village story, Tuskegee legacy, board and advisory overview.
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