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MEET OUR BOARD

We are always looking for Board members to join us in our work. By donating only a few hours each month, you can help change the lives of so many kids.  We are particularly interested in recruiting Board members who have prior nonprofit Board experience. If you are interested in discussing Board opportunities, please contact [email protected].

GLORIA SQUIRES-ENYINNA

Gloria Squires-Enyinna is happily married to the founder of LLEM. She is passionate about helping less-privileged children around the world. She is a great organizer and possesses strong business skills. In addition to her job at LLEM, she is an assistant manager in retail. She has been involved in many projects and has a do-it-now approach. She is humble and easygoing. She enjoys working at LLEM because she loves to serve and meet with new people.

TARA G. JAMES

Tara G. James has been a member of the LLEM International board for three years. Tara assists the LLEM executive director by helping in several areas, including construction consultant, funding campaign, and child sponsorship. Tara became interested in LLEM International when she met the LLEM director in 2016 at Barefoot Church in North Myrtle Beach, SC. When asked why being part of LLEM is important to her, Tara stated, “When you have been blessed, you should also be a blessing because that is where your blessings are returned back to you.” When Tara is not involved with LLEM, she enjoys photography, shopping, cooking, decorating, painting, traveling, and spending time with her family. Tara resides in South Carolina and is married to Eddie. They have four children and three grandchildren.

EDDIE L. JAMES

Eddie L. James has been a member of the LLEM International board for three years. Eddie assists the LLEM executive director by helping in several areas, including construction consultant, funding campaign, and sponsorship. Eddie became interested in LLEM International when he met the LLEM executive director in 2016 at Barefoot Church North Myrtle Beach, SC.

When asked why being a part of LLEM is important to him, Eddie stated, “It is my godly duty to give back, reach back, and serve back to others because that is one of my assigned purposes from God.”

When Eddie is not involved with LLEM, he enjoys camping, horseback riding, serving, studying God’s Word, listening to music, or watching a good old episode of The Andy Griffith Show .

Eddie resides in South Carolina and is married to Tara. They have four children and three grandchildren.

DR. CLINTON CHIDIEBERE ANYANWU

Dr. Clinton Chidiebere Anyanwu has been a member of the LLEM board for the past four years. Clinton assists the LLEM executive director by helping in several areas, including in an advisory role. Dr. Anyanwu became interested in LLEM International when he met the LLEM executive director in 2016 at Nigeria. When asked why being a part of LLEM is important to him, Dr. Anyanwu stated, “The only way you can serve the Lord is by serving other people.” When he is not involved with LLEM, he enjoys reading books and spending time with his kids and wife. Dr. Anyanwu resides in Durban, South Africa, and is married to his wife Stella. They have two children, Chimdumebi Chidiebere and Chimdiebube Chidiebere.

LYVIA MAY

Lyvia May has been a member of the LLEM board for the past four years. Lyvia assists the LLEM executive director in several areas, including sponsoring a child and fundraising meetings. Lyvia became interested in LLEM International when she met the LLEM executive director in 2016 at Barefoot Church. When asked why being a part of LLEM is important to her, Lyvia stated, “All children are a priority to God.” When Lyvia is not involved with LLEM, she enjoys painting and grandchildren! Lyvia resides in North Myrtle Beach and is married to David.

DAVID MAY

David May has been a member of the LLEM board for the past four years. David assists the LLEM executive director by promoting the ministry to others and sponsoring a child. David became interested in LLEM International when he met the LLEM executive director in 2016 at Barefoot Church in North Myrtle Beach. When asked why being a part of LLEM is important to them, David stated, “Children are the heart of our Father in heaven!” When David is not involved with LLEM, David enjoys playing the guitar and Bible study. David resides in North Myrtle Beach and is married to Lyvia.

GWYNN AND PEGGY HARDEE

Gwynn and Peggy Hardee have been members of the LLEM board for the past three years. Gwynn assists the LLEM executive director by helping with financial support and planning. Gwynn and Peggy became interested in LLEM International when they met the LLEM executive director through Barefoot Church in North Myrtle Beach. When asked why being a part of LLEM is important to them, Gwynn said, “Helping kids and helping others who cannot help themselves has always been important to us.” When Gwynn and Peggy are not involved with LLEM, Gwynn enjoys his occupation of being a veterinarian and working on his and Peggy’s horse farm. Peggy raises horses and helps care for their numerous animals. Gwynn and Peggy reside in Loris, SC. They have several grandkids and 13 dogs.

LUCY RICHARDS

Lucy Richards has recently joined the LLEM board. Lucy assists the LLEM executive director by serving as an ambassador. Lucy became interested in LLEM International when she met the LLEM executive director in 2017 at Barefoot Church. When asked why being a part of LLEM is important to her, Lucy stated, “I currently sponsor two children through LLEM. They and all the other children living in Agu Na Ebere deserve to have the same opportunities children living in the U.S. have. Yet for most, clean water, food, clothing, and education are ‘privileges.’ When I look at their pictures, I know that my job is to do everything I can to ensure that one day clean water, food, clothing, and education become ‘rights’ for all and not ‘privilege’ for some. One person may not be able to do it alone, but the children we educate today will become the leaders who can make it happen tomorrow. To quote 1 John 3:17, ‘Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.’” When Lucy is not involved with LLEM, she enjoys walking the beach, “trolling” thrift stores/flea markets, and then using her “finds” for “do it yourself” home projects. Lucy’s after-work activities include President of the Rape Crisis Center Board of Directors, and growth mentor, usher, and life group leader at Barefoot Church Lucy resides in North Myrtle Beach and has two stepchildren, three grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and godchildren. Her house is always ready with lots of love and homecooked meals when they visit, just like her Italian “Nonna” and “Mama” did for her!

REV. SHERRILL DILLON

Rev. Sherrill Dillon has been a member of the LLEM board for the past year.  He assists the LLEM executive director by serving as an ambassador on the advisory board. He also has become involved with the LLEM Bible College serving as the Dean of Students. Sherrill became interested in LLEM International when he met the LLEM executive director in 2017 at Barefoot Church in North Myrtle Beach, SC. When asked why being a part of LLEM is important to him, his response was that it was an opportunity to serve God by ministering to a community he would never have the opportunity to visit. He also has a son-in-love from Nigeria. When Sherrill is not involved with LLEM, he enjoys hosting and traveling to visit his grandchildren, reading, fishing, and television. Now retired, Sherrill resides during the winter/spring months in SC and the summer/fall months in WV. He has been married for 47 years to Sheila, and together they have raised five children and countless foster children. They currently have eight grandchildren and two great-grands.

STACEY ROBERTS-OHR

Stacey Roberts-Ohr is the Development Director for LLEM International. She has worked with LLEM for the past 4.5 years. She helps with special event planning, grantwriting, corporate and individual fundraising and with marketing. She’s a former non-profit Executive Director who has a passion for non-profit administration.

When asked why being a part of LLEM is important to her, Stacey remarked “LLEM is important to me because I’ve seen first-hand the affect third-world poverty has on men, women and children. As a social worker, I think it’s extremely important to help disadvantaged groups who often lack the means and resources to better their lives. I love knowing that my work with LLEM International is teaching people “how to fish” so they can lead better lives”

When Stacey is not involved with LLEM, she enjoys reading, traveling, (Japan is one of her favorite plans in the world) cooking and listening to old time-radio dramas. Stacey has been happily married to her husband, Andy for almost 24 years.

SHEILA DILLON

Sheila Dillon has been a member of the LLEM board for the past year. Sheila assists the LLEM executive director with marketing and fundraising ideas and has written several articles for LLEM. She recently joined the advisory board as an ambassador. She became interested in LLEM International when she met the LLEM executive director in 2017 at Barefoot Church in North Myrtle Beach, SC. When asked why being a part of LLEM is important to her, Sheila states the Lord laid the continent of Africa on her heart as a young child listening to her grandmother’s prayers for that continent. LLEM ignited that fire deep within her heart. She also has a son-in-love from Nigeria. When Sheila is not involved with LLEM, she enjoys home decorating, cooking and canning, time with her grandbabies, and quiet discussions with her husband of 47 years. Now retired, Sheila resides during the winter/spring months in SC and the summer/fall months in WV.  She has been married for 47 years to Rev. Sherrill Dillon, and together they have raised five children and countless foster children. They currently have eight grandchildren and two great-grands.