Who We Are

The Board of Directors of the Elvin Howard Sr. Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Foundation are a group of seasoned professionals which includes a physician, a retired Southern University nursing professor, a retired and a current public school administrator, a police sergeant, a public policy expert, a practicing attorney, and a clinical-community psychologist.

OUR VISION

Social determinants of health will never be an obstacle to preventing, diagnosing, treating, and curing pancreatic cancer or any other chronic health condition.

OUR MISSION

Reduce pancreatic cancer deaths and family hardships through awareness, advocacy, and support.

VALUES

Faith, family, generosity, love for others, enjoyment of life, and end of life preparation.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sgt. Elvin Howard, Jr.

President

Sgt. Elvin Howard Jr. is a 20-year veteran of the Baton Rouge Police Department and is currently serving in the Community Services Division.

Monteic A. Sizer, Ph.D.

Vice President

Reverend Dr. Monteic A. Sizer has over 30 years of experience in leading people and currently serves as Executive Director of Northeast Delta Human

Services Authority.

Robert Lee Signater Sr., M.Ed.

Robert Lee Signater, Sr., is an Asst. Principal at Glen Oaks High school and is a 26-year employee of the EBR parish public school system.

Bertha Howard, R.N., M.S.N

Treasurer

Bertha Howard is a retired Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Associate Professor of Nursing, with a Master of Science degree in Family Nursing.

Wendell Mack, M.Ed.

Coach Wendell Mack is a retired and accomplished executive, earning 16 years of experience as an Assistant Principal, then Principal and has a total of 41 years in the field of education.

Veronica Howard Sizer, Esq.

Secretary

Reverend Veronica Howard Sizer, Esq. is an attorney who has been certified to practice law since 1994 and has been ministering to children, women and families for over 30 years.