Officers

Charmaine Blake Woode, MD is a practicing physician and wellness coach with a passion for helping individuals achieve lasting weight loss and healthier lifestyles. She earned her B.S. in biology from Oakwood University in 1990, received her M.D. from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1995, and completed her pediatrics residency at Emory University in 1998. Dr. Woode has practiced pediatrics in private, public health, and academic settings in Birmingham, Dayton, and Memphis. In 2011, she and her husband, Dwain Woode, MD, moved to Huntsville, Alabama, where they opened the Diabetes and Endocrine Wellness Center. In 2018, they launched The Lighter Weigh, a practice focused on weight loss and lifestyle transformation. Dr. Woode currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Resilient Health Communities (RHC), supporting its mission to promote brain health and social connection. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, nature photography, puzzles, and watching superhero and Star Wars movies with her son, Blake.

Richard Anderson is a retired accountant and longtime advocate for employee rights. He worked for decades in the financial department of a U.S. government agency, where he received numerous awards recognizing his excellence and dedication as an accountant. Alongside his professional role, he served as a union official for more than 15 years, representing his colleagues and promoting workplace fairness with steadfast commitment. Richard retired in 2022 after a career marked by both professional achievement and principled leadership. A proud graduate of Florida A&M University (FAMU), he was inducted into the FAMU Hall of Fame for his athletic accomplishments on the football field and his ongoing financial support of the university. In retirement, Richard continues to serve others as Treasurer of RHC, helping expand access to brain health tools and support networks.

Gennice D. Fong, JD is a retired attorney who served as Assistant General Counsel at a U.S. government agency. She graduated from Howard University in 1984 and earned her law degree from the University of Virginia in 1987. Over her 38-year career, Gennice received many awards for her service, legal expertise, and contributions to employee development. Among her accomplishments was co-founding a training program designed to help attorneys strengthen their understanding of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. She retired in 2025 and is now focused on staying active and engaged in her community. Her retirement pursuits include regular exercise classes, tennis lessons, and travel. Gennice currently serves as Secretary for RHC, where she brings her organizational skills and professional experience to support RHC’s mission of promoting brain health and social connection—especially among older adults.

Rhonda Baird, JD, CPA is a retired attorney and former accountant who has combined her professional background with a deep commitment to community service. She spent almost three decades as an attorney at a U.S. government-owned corporation, where she earned multiple awards for her work. A licensed CPA, Rhonda also has experience in financial roles and served as a university-level instructor in business law and accounting. She holds a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Maryland (formerly UMUC), a J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law, and completed LL.M. coursework in Taxation at Georgetown University Law Center. Rhonda is the founder and president of RHC and a founding member of Mo-Co Mid-County Village. Both roles were inspired by her parents’ example of service and her father’s journey with Alzheimer’s. Rhonda loves travel, gardening, and sudoku, and is passionate about creating inclusive, intergenerational spaces that promote health—especially brain health, social connection, and purposeful aging.

Marlene Murray, Ph.D. is a molecular biologist and dedicated educator with a passion for advancing genetic research and wellness. She earned her B.S. in Biology from Oakwood University and subsequently obtained both her M.S. and Ph.D. in Biology from Wayne State University. For more than 21 years, she has served on the faculty of Andrews University, teaching Genetics, Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology, Human Biology, and Histology. A proud member of the Genetics Society of America, Dr. Murray investigates genetic mechanisms of bipolar disorder. Her work has been widely published and showcased at conferences across North America. Beyond her academic pursuits, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and fostering a balanced, healthy lifestyle. Dr. Murray currently serves as the Director of Programs for Resilient Health Communities (RHC), championing brain health and social connection.