Executive Board
General Coordinator: Janelle Alexander, member since 2017
From: Boston Massachusetts the birthplace of musical legends like New Edition and New Kids on the Block!
Favorite race: The Allstate 13.1 holds a special place in my heart – it was where I discovered the love of running and began my running life with Black Girls Run. Allstate was one of my first half marathons and brings back fantastic memories.
Hobbies: You’ll likely find me outdoors. I’m a big fan of swimming and anything that gets me moving under the sun. Recently, I’ve been diving into the fascinating world of cricket (thanks to my new cricket machine!). I also love getting my hands dirty planting flowers in my ever-growing hydrangea garden and orchards.
What do you eat before you run? What gets me moving, I don’t need any fuel beforehand, but for those epic runs over 8 miles, you better believe I reward myself with a delicious Egg McMuffin!
Assistant General Coordinator: Mark Lewis, member since: 2020
What you eat before a run? I do not eat before I run
Treasurer: Shannon Golden, member since 2011 
From: Savannah, Georgia
Favorite race? Selma to Montogomery race. In 2023, I ran the first leg and the final leg to secure the SFRP team’s epic second-place finish. I love to run any 5K-marathon distances.
Hobbies: I enjoy many different activities but reading, other athletic ventures, and finding the best margarita stand out the most.
What do you eat before you run? For the usual Saturday club runs up to 15K races, I do not eat anything. For Half marathons and Marathon races, I will occasionally eat fruit and continue to hydrate.
Membership Coordinator: YaQutullah Muhammad, member since 2017
Where you are originally born? Atlanta GA SWATS
Favorite Race? The Race and PNC 10 miler
What you eat before a run? Bananas dates and water vitamin gummies
Secretary: Felicia LeRay Turk, member since 2015
From: Felicia was born in Honolulu, Hawai’i, on the island of O’ahu, which is also known as “The Gathering Place.” She spent most of her youth in New York State, attended Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia, and moved to Atlanta, Georgia, in 1996.
Favorite Race: Her favorite race was the ING Georgia Marathon in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 30, 2008. Now, she prefers to run shorter distances.
Hobbies: When she is not spending time with the SFRP, Felicia enjoys traveling domestically and abroad, watching Oscar-worthy movies, swimming, gardening, and spending time with her family.
Assistant Secretary: Vacant
Parliamentarian: Mark Riggans, member since 2023
Where are you from? Springfield, MA
What is your favorite race? Peachtree Road Race
Where are you from? Silsbee Texas
What is your favorite race? – Marine Corps Marathon
What you eat before a run? – Water
Chaplain: Chris Milton, member since 2013
From: Atlanta, GA
Favorite race: SweetH20 Sweetheart Half Marathon
Hobbies: Reading and volunteering.
What do you eat before you run? Cream of wheat with nuts and blueberries.