ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
“I am excited to watch Taking Back The Future© gain momentum. The wisdom, cutting-edge information, and compassion given to young people by caring community partners can change the trajectory of lives and positively impact the future of Memphis.” ~ Tarik Black
LEADERSHIP
Judith Black Moore, President
Judith Black Moore is president of Tarik Black Foundation/Taking Back The Future©.
Her marketing and communications career spans over 30 years. In addition to serving as the director of communications for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for 14 years, she has held key positions in the public sector, for-profit and non-profit organizations including First Tennessee Bank, Memphis City Schools, International Paper Co., Memphis Light Gas Water, National Civil Rights Museum and Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. This background provides her the experience and network needed to lead an organization that engages the community to help young people positively design their destiny.
Judith is a graduate of Clark Atlanta University (formerly Clark College). She holds a B. A. in journalism and an MBA in Marketing. She is Vice President, Public Relations for Carter Malone Group, Ethics Chair for Memphis Public Relations Society of America, a member of the Alliance of Black-led nonprofits, and a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
Susan Tappan Black, Director of Programs
Prior to Tarik Black Foundation, Susan served as Family Engagement Specialist for Brewster Elementary where she planned and implemented family support programs. Her background also includes parent counseling, admissions counselor for Job Corps and working as an administrative assistant for Juvenile Court. She is founder of M. A. N. – U. P. (Mentoring And Nurturing Unlimited Potential in boys), an organization that grooms boys to become successful men. Susan holds an M. A. is Psychology, B. S. in Social Work and A.A.S. in Human Services. She is a certified Anger Management Specialist and a member of the National Anger Management Association.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ann Saccomano, Chairman
Ann has more than 30 years of experience in communications, with expertise in transportation and global supply chain management. For nearly 20 years at FedEX, she served as a media spokesperson, crisis communications specialist, operational communications strategist, and advisor for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Previously she covered politics, technology and supply chain issues for trade publications including the Journal of Commerce, Global Trade, and Traffic World, and was Director of Government Affairs for the American Association of Exporters and Importers in Washington, DC. She holds a bachelor’s degree in international affairs from Georgetown University and a master’s degree in public policy from The George Washington University. In addition, she is a Certified Fraud Examiner. Current and recent volunteer activities include Board member of the Midsouth chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Youth Villages, and Memphis Challenge
Bruque Argaw, Secretary
Sterling Heights, MI
Bruque is an automotive engineer for General Motors (GM). She is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in Civil Engineering and holds a Masters in Global Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Michigan. Bruque is no stranger to Memphis. She attended Snowden Elementary and Middle School while living in the city as a child. A recipient of GM’s Women of Color STEAM Rising Star Award, she has a special interest in young Women of Color pursuing tech careers. For TBF, she serves as a consultant to Taking Back The Future© leading the development of tech awareness programming.
Moreno McCalpin
Winsor Hills, CA
A native Memphian, Central High School graduate Moreno McCalpin is pleased to give back to the community where he grew up. With a B. S. in Biology from Lane College, he is an accomplished chemist whose career includes stints at chemical companies in Memphis, Atlanta, and California. Moreno has a passion for helping the city’s youth and is especially interested in seeing more Black youth become interested in STEM careers. After growing up in Memphis and now having experienced living and working in other cities gives him an open perspective on the impact limited access to resources, lack of exposure to successful role models and generational poverty can make overcoming challenges for some Memphis youth to succeed. TBF provides an avenue for him to remain connected to his hometown and offer insight for training the next generation. Moreno is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.
Latrivia Welch
Memphis, TN
Latrivia Welch serves as Government Relations Specialist for the West Region of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). She is also a USA Today bestselling author and CEO of RiverHouse Publishing. She was a Memphis Business Journal 40 under 40 honoree in 2020. Latrivia has also served as an independent public relations consultant as President of Welch Public Relations. Prior to this, she was Director of Communications and Marketing for Planned Parenthood.