MEET OUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS!

Raynique Syas

Nelson Akwari

We welcome two new board members to Metanoia! Meet Raynique Syas and Nelson Akwari!

Raynique is the parent of three children, two of whom participate in the Metanoia Youth Leadership Academy. She is a resident of Metanoia housing and works as an Associate Organizer for the Charleston Area Justice Ministry. She is also an active member of Charity Missionary Baptist Church. Ms. Syas tells us that serving on Metanoia’s Board, “gives me an opportunity to represent my community in a positive way, as well as to play a part in making decisions that will help our community grow and flourish.”

Nelson is an Operations Superintendent and Site Leader at The Boeing Companyand former MLS/ULS Soccer Player who played for the Charleston Battery for a few seasons. He is a graduate of UCLA (BS and MA) and recently completed a board term at the YMCA of Summerville. Mr. Akwari believes that “Metanoia understands the responsibility of Christians and faith-based organizations to demonstrate Christ’s love in our communities by serving others.”

Welcome to the team, Raynique and Nelson!