Guided by a deep commitment to equity, empowerment, and community transformation, Imani Daniel integrates her values into every role she undertakes. As an ancestral Virgin Islander, she brings an unwavering dedication to social and environmental justice and sustainable development. After graduating from All Saints Cathedral School in St. Thomas, VI she studied Political Science and Psychology at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Shortly after graduating, she returned home to the Virgin Islands to spend time with her family and begin her professional career.

Daniel is driven by the belief that meaningful change begins with people, grace, intentionality, and collaboration. She currently holds various roles—as Delegate to the VI Sixth Constitutional Convention, strategy consultant, disaster recovery champion, transformational coach, climate justice and food sovereignty advocate, and visionary for community-driven initiatives. As a Board President for the Family Resource Center, Inc., Daniel brings a wealth of experience in people, pathways, and policy with a deep commitment to supporting the staff of this vital organization that empowers current and future generations.

E Aracelis Francis, PhD, ACSW, LISW, retired in May 2019 as Associate Professor of Social Work at the University of the Virgin Islands. Prior to that she was the Director of the Minority Fellowship Programs at the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) for 23 years. She later held the position of Chief of the Bureau of Day Care Services and Executive Director, Office of Planning and Development, also at the Department of Social Welfare.  She completed her undergraduate degree at Inter American University in Puerto Rico and her graduate degrees at the University of Chicago and Columbia University. As an NASW member, she served in leadership positions in both the Washington, DC, and Virgin Islands chapters. 

She was a full-time faculty member at Adelphi University in New York, the University of Maryland, and an adjunct associate professor at Howard University in Washington, DC.  She has authored several articles and serves as a member of the Editorial Advisory Committee for the Caribbean Journal of Social Work. In the early 1970s she was the project associate for the CSWE Black Task Force.  

Dr.Francis’60-year career in social work has included faculty positions, administrative positions, project management positions, research positions, board memberships, and consulting. She is an NASW Pioneer and board member of the Virgin Islands Board of Social Work Licensure and the Family Resource Center in St. Thomas. Although retired, she continues to be involved in social work activities.

Byron A. Todman was born and raised on the island of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands.  After high school, he attended Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, Michigan where he double majored and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in June 1985.  He went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida in August 1986. Byron is a licensed professional engineer.

In 1991, Byron started his military career by joining the Virgin Islands Army National Guard.  During his military career, he participated in missions in the Caribbean, South America, the United States and Europe.  Byron ended his military career in 2021 at the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 5 (CW5).  He continues to serve the Virgin Islands National Guard in a civilian role as the Construction and Facilities Management Officer.

As a member of the Board of Directors of the Family Resource Center, Byron serves as the chairman of the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Byron has been a lifelong member of the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and has served several terms on several of its committees. 

Byron is married to Julie Smith Todman and together they have three (3) children – Byron, Jr., Myles, and Kalil.