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Leadership & Alliances

Live Like Elias Foundation is guided by a dedicated governing board and a network of strategic partners. Together, we combine advocacy, research funding, and community support to advance our mission and empower families facing NF1 and pediatric brain tumors.

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Executive Board

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Kristen Pone Dukes

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

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Jared A. Pone, Esq.

President

Chief Legal Officer

Brandon Phillips, MD

Vice President

Research & Medical Advisory 

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Allison Phipps

Secretary

Education & Youth Impact

Jalisha Pone

Treasurer

Major Gifts, Partnership & Mission Advancement

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Elias Carter Dukes

Forever Board Member

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Board Members

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Vincent Anthony, Jr.

Athletics & Mentorship

Charlene Brown, MD, M.Div.

Healthcare & Patient Relations

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Pastor Nate Davis

Chaplain

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Ginny McLean

Gift From A Child Liaison

Candice Richardson

Marketing & Strategic Planning

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Edward A. Pone

Ambassadors
Support Staff

Beverly Pone

Charnel Pone

Charnel Pone

Melissa Howald

Anaya Forte

Paige Bartos 

Alicia Tolliver

Kevona Bethune

Mary Pone

Dachia Davis

Dachia Davis

Partners & Sponsors

We are grateful for the support of these organizations that help us reach and empower families in our community.

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Duke Football

Thrive In Grace Wellness

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