Meet Our Board of Governors
Servant leaders guiding Upward Bound Ministries with vision, integrity, and faith.
The Board of Governors provides strategic oversight and mission-aligned governance for Upward Bound Ministries. Each member brings a deep commitment to our core values—ensuring that every program, partnership, and decision reflects our calling to serve those in need with excellence and compassion.
Governance Rooted in Mission
Upward Bound Ministries is guided by a dedicated Board of Governors whose members share a unified passion for transforming lives through faith-based service. The board works in close partnership with organizational leadership to uphold our mission, safeguard our core values, and advance strategic initiatives that expand our reach and impact within the community.
Board members are selected for their professional expertise, personal integrity, and demonstrated commitment to the populations we serve. Together, they provide the accountability and direction that allows Upward Bound Ministries to grow with purpose and remain true to its founding principles.
Board Members
Our board is composed of four distinguished leaders whose backgrounds span ministry, education, and community development.
Dr. Terry Poole
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Dr. Donald Cleveland
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Angela McClintock
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Roderick McClintock
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Board Member Biographies
Select a name below to read each board member’s full biography.
Dr. Terry Poole — Board Member
Dr. Terry Poole
Dr. Terry Poole serves on the Board of Governors for Upward Bound Ministries, bringing decades of experience in ministry, education, and community leadership. His work has consistently focused on empowering underserved communities through faith-based outreach, mentorship, and strategic organizational development.
Dr. Poole’s leadership philosophy is grounded in servant leadership—the conviction that genuine service to others is the highest calling. He brings that conviction to every board decision, ensuring that Upward Bound Ministries remains anchored to its mission and responsive to the communities it serves.
Dr. Donald Cleveland — Board Member
Dr. Donald Cleveland
Dr. Donald Cleveland is a dedicated board member whose life and career reflect a steadfast commitment to faith, service, and community transformation. With a background spanning pastoral ministry and organizational leadership, Dr. Cleveland brings both spiritual depth and practical wisdom to the governance of Upward Bound Ministries.
His vision for the organization is one of ever-expanding reach—touching more lives, lifting more families, and demonstrating the power of compassionate ministry in action. Dr. Cleveland actively supports the integration of the organization’s core values into every strategic initiative and program offering.
Angela McClintock — Board Member
Angela McClintock
Angela McClintock is a passionate advocate for community well-being and brings a rich background in nonprofit administration, program development, and volunteer engagement to the Board of Governors. Her commitment to Upward Bound Ministries’ mission is evident in her hands-on approach and her dedication to building partnerships that strengthen the organization’s capacity to serve.
Angela believes that lasting community change happens when people are equipped, encouraged, and supported to reach their potential. She champions programs that offer practical help alongside spiritual encouragement, ensuring that those served by Upward Bound Ministries experience transformation that is both tangible and lasting.
Roderick McClintock — Board Member
Roderick McClintock
Roderick McClintock serves on the Board of Governors with a strong commitment to the people and communities at the heart of Upward Bound Ministries’ work. Drawing on experience in leadership, operations, and community outreach, Roderick contributes a results-oriented perspective that complements the board’s pastoral and educational expertise.
Roderick is driven by a belief that every individual has inherent worth and potential, and that organizations like Upward Bound Ministries play a vital role in unlocking that potential through intentional, compassionate programming. His contributions to the board reflect a deep personal investment in the mission and the lives it touches.
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