The ebraiding.net Advisory Board has been established to advise the ebraiding.net executive team on issues related to Hair Braiding and Natural Hair Care in the United States.
EAB's activities and advice provide the necessary input to ensure that the company's mission statement is fully and well implemented so as to enhance the overall growth of the Hair Braiding and Natural Hair Care industries. The 10-member Advisory Board assists ebraiding.net in maintaining a complete and accurate understanding of Hair Braiding and Natural Hair Care issues critical to the success of the implementation of the organization's programs.
Composed of eminent professionals from different sectors, the diverse memberships of the Board assure the expertise reflecting the full breadth of ebraiding.net's responsibilities in the Hair Braiding and Natural Hair Care environment in the United States.
Members are appointed by the ebraiding.net executive team.

Laquita Thomas-Banks Position:ebraiding.net Advisory Board Member-Press, Advertising, PR
	Laquita Thomas-Banks has a bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Maryland and has been professionally writing/editing for over 15 years. She has been doing hair for over 25 years. Laquita started her own hair styling business at the age of 13. She loves combining her Journalism skills and knowledge of natural hair by writing about DIY styling/maintenance techniques, bargain product finds, as well as product recipes that she has learned through her natural hair journey. Throughout her career, Laquita ... (Read more)
Fran Gates Position:ebraiding.net Advisory Board Member-Lobbying and Legislative Issues
	Fran Gates holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Social Services from Alcorn State University.  Fran has worked in the gaming industry for 19 years.  Fran started her career as a front line employee and worked her way up into executive management as Director of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs.  Currently Fran hold an executive management position at Hollywood Casino Tunica a Penn National Gaming Company.  During this time Fran has become a highly respected and knowledgeable Compliance professional. Fran enjoys working in the community organizations ... (Read more)
Harold Torain Position:ebraiding.net Advisory Board Member-Licensing & Legal
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Shanti Walker Position:ebraiding.net Advisory Board Member-Memberships and Events
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Darryl H.V. Goodman Position:ebraiding.net Advisory Board Member-Schools and Compliance
	A native of Johns Island, SC, and a 1971 Graduate of St. Johns High School, Johns Island SC. After completing High School he matriculated to Wilberforce University, Wilberforce Ohio. However, after one year, Darryl was drafted into the US Army. After completion of his 3 year tour, he returned to Wilberforce and completing a BS in Business and was commissioned as a 2Lt in the US Army Reserve. LTC (R) Goodman's Military career has given him the opportunity to serve in ... (Read more)
Shirley Randleman Position:ebraiding.net Advisory Board Member-Licensing & Legal
	Mrs. Shirley Randleman - President, Democrats Inpatient for School Choice Vice President & Co-Founder Philadelphia Beauty Showcase National Historical Museum Mrs. Shirley Randleman, a wife and mother is a life-long Philadelphia resident with a thirty year history of management and leadership experience in complex administrative and social interaction involving diverse groups of people of all socio-economic levels.  Throughout her career she has designed and implemented successful educational training programs, workshops and seminars for beauty industry professionals, vocational schools, manufacturers and the public market. ... (Read more)
Aziza Yasmine Position:ebraiding.net Advisory Board Member-Memberships and Events
	Born with gifted fingers, Aziza Yasmine, owner of A II Z Naturals Ltd, is a licensed natural hair designer specializing in hair care for people of all ages and ethnicities. Aziza began work in a braid salon in Cleveland, Ohio at the age of thirteen and has since mastered the art of Braiding, Weaving and Locing. As campus hair stylist during her undergraduate years at Miami University, she earned enough money to pay for a study abroad program in Ghana, ... (Read more)
Nicole Learson Position:ebraiding.net Advisory Board Member: Press, Advertising, PR
	Nicole Learson is a public relations and marketing professional. Previously with the Harrison County Tourism Commission as Director of Marketing, Nicole Learson oversaw advertising campaigns, periodical publications, grant applications through the state and advertising assistance program through the Commission, primary and secondary research efforts, inquiry response for consumer and trade, public and media relations, and website development and maintenance. She has organized several award-winning promotions and been responsible for generating coverage from publications like the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and ... (Read more)
Fronita Williams Position:ebraiding.net Advisory Board Member: Lobbying and Legislative Issues
	A Native of NE Florida, I am the third child of four by my parents.? ? Raised by the church (Our family attended), the Community, and a Single-parenting divorced mother, who dedicated 36 years of her life to the U S Government.? ? Now retired, her duties were that of Civilian Sr. Supervisor- Analytical Systems Specialist, of the Trident Refit facilities (U S Navy) N Florida and SE Georgia sectors. She's taught me a lot.? ? In becoming first a Girl Scout, I too am a ... (Read more)