THF Staff

T. Howard Foundation staff and support staff provide administrative, management, and oversight support to internship program and local office.

President

Jo Pamphile brings more than 15 years of nonprofit and corporate experience to the T. Howard Foundation. She has served as executive director of the Girls Club of New York and the YWCA of the National Capital Area. In addition she was appointed Director of the Mayors Office for Children and Families in New York. Prior to coming to T. Howard, Josephine was the Vice-President for Customer Service Operations for ACS Inc, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin Inc.

After completing her undergraduate work at St. John’s University, Ms. Pamphile received her Masters in Organizational Psychology and Development from Columbia University.

Jo is responsible for the executive management of the Foundation. She also leads the collaborative partnerships with Foundation’s 30 host companies. Under her leadership the T. Howard Foundation significantly increased the number of paid internship placements from the 600 participating universities and colleges nationwide.

Director, Foundation Operations

Cathy Morgan joined the Foundation in July 2010. Previously she served as the Associate Director of Research and Fund Development at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. Cathy has a decade plus experience in fundraising, administration and board relations. She has worked extensively in non-profits, higher education and association in Florida, Maryland and Washington,D.C. Cathy holds a B.S. in Public Administration and Criminology from Florida State University.

Cathy manages the day-to-day operations of the Foundation. She is responsible for the Foundation’s administration, program, fundraising and events.

Senior Project Manager

Sharise Kent joined the Foundation as Program Manager in July 2009. In January of 2012 she moved into her current role as Sr. Project Manager. Prior to joining the Foundation she served as the Associate Director for University Outreach at Argosy University, DC Campus. Sharise brings over 12 years of experience in college admissions, recruitment and student affairs. As Sr. Project Manager Sharise manages all aspects of the T. Howard Foundation internship program including the recruitment, selection, placement and case management of each intern class; relationship management with corporate partners and academic partners; staff development and the creation and implementation of career development initiatives in support of interns and alumni.

She holds a M.S. in Professional Writing from Towson University in Maryland, and a B.S. in Communications-Public Relations from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Oswego.

Program Manager

In January 2013, Karla Morrison was promoted to Program Manager of the Internship Program at T. Howard Foundation.  She is responsible for the coordination and management of the internship program under the direction of the Sr. Project Manager.  She is also recruits, evaluates and places interns and manages the Campus Ambassador Program (CAP).   She joined the Foundation in August 2010 as Assistant Manager, Internship Program.  

Karla spent nearly three years at Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO), where she recruited, interviewed, placed, and trained students of color for internships.  Following SEO, she lived in Burkina Faso, West Africa as a Community Health Educator with Peace Corps.

In 2005, Karla graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and a degree in Art Studio.   

Office Manager

Edina Varsa joined the Foundation as Office Manager in July 2011. Prior to the Foundation, she was Director of Business Operations at ODIA in Washington, DC, where she managed general office operations, human resources, and membership activities, as well as the production of publications. Prior to the association, Edina served as Director of Administrative Operations and Marketing at the American Language Academy (ALA). She also served as ALA’s Director of the ESL Software Department, where she organized new product development and developed sales, marketing, and promotion strategies. Edina earned her B.S. degree in Sociology from the University of Maryland.

At the Foundation, Edina is responsible for the administrative functions of the Foundation, including accounts payables as well as meeting and event planning.

Program Assistant

Yvonne Ngundam joined the T. Howard Foundation in August 2011. Prior to joining the Foundation, Yvonne spent two years as a Coach with MVLE, INC, a nonprofit that supports individuals with disabilities through employment services.

As the Program Assistant Yvonne recruits students at university job fairs and other events across the east cost, develops email marketing campaigns, answers email inquiries, assists in social media management, reviews applications, conducts interviews and assists in the placement of interns.  

Born in Cameroon, Africa, she moved to the United States at age 12 and grew up in Virginia. A 2009 graduate of James Madison University, Yvonne earned a B.A. in International Affairs with a minor in Economics. She is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Career Development Specialist

LaShika Howard, PHR, joined the T. Howard Foundation in August 2011 as a Career Development Specialist/Consultant. LaShika has over fourteen years of experience in executive recruiting, management, and career counseling. She spent twelve years with a nationwide search firm focused on recruiting for key positions within the high-tech industry. In 2010, LaShika started consulting and has worked with various organizations, helping in-house recruiting and human resources teams build and implement effective recruiting strategies. Her primary areas of expertise include recruitment, human resources management and professional development strategy.

LaShika is a certified human resources professional who holds a B.A. in Business from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

LaShika's responsibilities include recruitment, assessment, placement, and career counseling for T. Howard Foundation alumni and interns seeking internships and employment with our multimedia and entertainment industry partners; providing professional development workshops for alumni and interns; and new business development initiatives.

Program Aide

Dickson Edionseri joined the T. Howard Foundation as Program Aide in July 2012. Dickson provides both administrative and technical support to the Internship Program. He is responsible for co-managing the Foundation’s various social media accounts, processing applications and assisting with the recruitment, assessment, and placement of interns. 

Dickson graduated Cum Laude from Morehouse College with Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management.  While in college Dickson completed internship with Melissa Libby and Associates Public Relations and Sherwin Williams. His most rewarding experience was an active volunteer with KIPP Strive, a charter school in Atlanta.