About Us
Living The Dream Inc. Founders
Jacqueline and Robert Bugg
At Living The Dream Inc., our foundation is deeply rooted in the philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., inspiring us to foster a world where hope, dignity, and equality flourish for every individual, regardless of their background. We are more than just a nonprofit; we are a passionate community-driven organization dedicated to making dreams come true.
Our mission is to empower communities and individuals through educational initiatives, advocacy for social justice, and the promotion of compassion and understanding. As a testament to Dr. King's vision, we are committed to celebrating and spotlighting individuals within our community who exemplify the spirit of empowerment, selflessness, and service to others.
Anton Bugg
Chair of Living the Dream Inc
Meet the Team
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Monica Augusto
Vice Chair Of Programming and Treasurer
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Rev. John R. Willams
Parliamentarian
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Deidre Augusto
Social Media
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Tom Alonzo
Budget Committee Chair
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John Nave
Vice Chair of Fundraising
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Virginia Mendoza
Assistant Treasurer
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Cindy White
Business Partners Chair
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Johnine Powell
Historian & Scholarship Chair
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Glenda DuBoise
Board Member
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Harriet Johnson
Board Member
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Kim Brown
Board Member
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EJ Drake
Board Member
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Amy German
Board Member
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Michelle Godenette
Board Member
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Jay Hall
Board Member
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Daniel McConnell
Board Member
Business Partners
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Children and Family Services
Angelica Willis
anjelica.willis@ks.gov
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Uncle Sunny's Foods
Anton Bugg
antonbugg@yahoo.com
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Topeka Public Schools - USD #501
Betty Young
byoung@tps501.org
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Topeka Center for Peace and Justice
Carl Frazier
cfrazier1906@yahoo.com
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Community Volunteer
Carolyn Campbell
mamaisadiva@hotmail.com
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Washburn University, Office of Diversity & Inclusion
Danielle Dempsey-Swopes
dds@washburn.edu
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East Topeka Senior Center
Deborah Dawkins
debbdaw@gmail.com
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Seaman Unified School District - USD #345
Christy Weiler
Cweiler@usd345.com
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Baha'i Faith Community of Topeka
Duane Herrmann
duanelherrmann@yahoo.com
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Topeka High School
Jerome Plunkett
Jerome.Plunket@gmail.com
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Auburn-Washburn School District - USD #437
Jessica Roberts
roberjes@usd437.net
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SGI - USA Buddhist Assoc. for Peace, Culture & Education
June Jones
junejones6275@aol.com
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Capitol Federal Savings
Lloyd Rainge, II
lrainge@capfed.com
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Shawnee Heights School District - USD #450
Stacey Bell
Bells@usd450.net
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ITC Transportation Company
Patrick Woods
pwoods@itctransco.com
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Mana De Topeka, Inc.
Ronnie Padilla
vrpadilla5@gmail.com
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Arts Connect of Topeka, Inc.
Sarah Fizell
sarah@artsconnect.org
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Kansas African American Affairs Commission
Stacey Knoell
stacey.knoell@ks.gov
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Tina Carter
tina.carter@bcbsks.com
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Living The Dream INC
Virginia Mendoza
Topkan30645@gmail.com
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Topeka Family and Friends Juneteenth Celebration INC
Norma Avery
Noravery49@yahoo.com
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Living The Dream INC
Monica Augusto
Maugusto@tps501.org
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Living The Dream INC
Johnnie Powell
Johninepowell1@gmail.com
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Living The Dream INC
John Nave
Noblenave@att.net
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Living The Dream INC
Harriett Johnson
Howens62@yahoo.com
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Topeka Jump Drive
Frank Henderson
Hendersf@msn.com
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Community Volunteer
Debra Zolliecoffee
Deblezzol@sbcglobal.net
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Living The Dream INC
Cindy White
Clwhite4KU@cox.net