REMEMBER
HONOR
HOPE
INSPIRE
Vision Statement:
To honor Albert Dunn’s legacy, we aim to empower youth and communities through education, opportunity, and support, foster lasting change, and inspire a brighter future.
THE HISTORY
The Albert Dunn Memorial Fund Inc., founded by Marie Dunn in 2021, honors the legacy of her late father, Albert Dunn, who was known for his kindness, generosity, and commitment to helping others. Albert’s sudden passing in October 2021 inspired Marie to establish the Fund to continue his work and support his cherished values: compassion, empowerment, and opportunity.
The Fund focuses on creating financial opportunities for young people and providing "helpful help" to community especially in Jamaica, where Albert had strong ties. Officially incorporated on December 17, 2021, the Fund’s mission is to support disadvantaged youth and foster community development. This is achieved through initiatives such as scholarships for higher education, financial literacy programs, and community projects that promote education and empowerment.
In its first year, the Fund presented awards to educators and students at Golden Grove All-Age School in St. Ann, Jamaica, recognizing outstanding achievements in teaching and academics. The Fund’s Board of Directors, including Marie and other community leaders, is not resting on these laurels. They are dedicated to expanding its impact through donations, partnerships, and outreach, ensuring that our mission reaches as many young people as possible.
The Albert Dunn Memorial Fund is not just a tribute to Albert Dunn’s life and legacy, it is a commitment to his values. It continues his work by empowering youth and creating opportunities for a brighter future. It remains a beacon of hope, committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of those who need it most. With your support, we can make this hope a reality.
Meet Our Board of Directors
Marie Dunn -President & Executive Director
Marie Dunn continues to use her personal as well as her career experiences as a Social Worker to help families overcome trauma as well as the stress of being separated from their children. Currently a Program Director with a Non-profit Child Welfare Organization supporting organizational and family interventions. By focusing on diversity–related consulting, coaching and training; team building and conflict resolution; strengths-based clinical assessment and programming for under-served communities; planning and implementation of holistic health and wellness initiatives for families and staff; and organizational needs assessment and change management.
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Marie is the Founder and CEO of “Bold Flamingo Publishing” created in 2018. Marie is determined to give back to her community and as such is the creator and host of a forum called “The BlackXChange Korner” where she highlights black entrepreneurs, as well as other creatives. The goal is to connect folks while accentuating the stories behind their glories!
Marlene Mrakovcic - Director
After 15 years in Advertising Marlene decided to explore new paths. She took courses at the New School and soon founded her own company, which allowed her to work as an independent User Researcher across for various industries, such as healthcare, entertainment, publishing and finance. Her last client, FactSet Research, hired her for a full-time position.
During that same time Marlene volunteered with several non-profit organization that seek to support social justice for all New Yorkers. Among those organization were Court Watch NYC, an organization that trains volunteers to monitor court proceedings and hold court actors accountable for ending injustices in the criminal legal systems. Marlene has also been volunteering for over 5 years with Viva Uptown, an organization that pairs community youth with adult mentors, and she co-facilitated with Marie Dunn two 12-week Focus Forward Project life skills workshops at the Metropolitan Correction Center in Downtown Manhattan. A lack of affordable education and the ensuing lack of opportunity were recurring themes in the challenges these organizations seek to address. Having had the good fortune of receiving an affordable education made all the difference to Marlene’s life and she wants for others to have that same opportunity.
Dayshanna Monroe - Director
Born and raised in the United States of America.
Dayshanna was not spared from setbacks as well as road blocks that threatened her path to creating a successful life. Dayshanna is a graduate from Berkeley College with a Bachelor of Science that created opportunities for her to be of service to the vulnerable. She believes that she is walking in her purpose by being the voice for the voiceless. Dayshanna has a passion for advocacy and social change. She is humble and appreciative to be a board member for this incredible foundation that will memorialize Albert Dunn affectionately known to her as “Papa Dunn”