Mentors: Jerald J Woody

	Jerald J. Woody, Sr. was born on November 5, 1947 at Gallinger Hospital and was raised in Northwest Washington D.C. Woody instructed at Lincoln Technical Institute in 1977 to 1985 and has over twenty years of vocation trades experience in the District of Colubmia. He created summer jobs and programs for the Department of Public Works for the youth from 1987 to 1995. Woody established The Parents and Community for ‘’Action’’ Association, Inc (PCAA) in 1991, this non-profit organization’s purpose is to provide interactive, recreational and educational opportunities for the youth and adults in the community of Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area. Jerald Woody also supported Justin Wayoro’s non profit organization “Big Justin’s Production’s Inc. He was the mentor to many in the organization and overlooked the entire program. Woody continued to mentor to Mr. Wayoro, in which he learned valuable lessons in business and community organization. Wayoro had developed leadership qualities from Jerald Woody that would make him stand out and create a difference in the world. Woody played a big part in Mr. Wayoro’s life, Wayoro is very thankful to have him as a mentor and good friend. Woody will truly be missed my everyone who he’s inspired and help. Rest in peace and his name will never be forgotten.
		Video was recorded on June 5th, 2008