Rickenbacker Woods Foundation
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Meet Our Board of Trustees

The Rickenbacker Woods Foundation is led by a passionate and community-rooted Board of Trustees dedicated to honoring the legacies of Eddie Rickenbacker, Granville T. Woods, the Tuskegee Airmen, and other pioneers in innovation, aviation, and Black history. Our board members bring expertise in education, preservation, urban development, arts, nonprofit leadership, and equity work — all to shape a brighter future for Columbus and beyond.
Together, we guide the foundation’s vision: to preserve history, educate youth, and empower the next generation of creators and innovators.

​Brian Scarpino

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Huntington Bank,
Mortgage Loan Officer

Nicole Makeda, Esq.

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Attorney & Owner of
​ Ms. Makeda Travels

Doreen Uhas Sauer

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 Historian, Author & Educator
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Carl Aveni

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 Judge, Franklin County Common
​Pleas Court
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Carol Beckerle

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Governance Coach

Michael Aaron

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President & Executive Director

Shandell Jamall

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Advisor in Residence for
​Rickenbacker Woods Foundation
& Principal at Brainstorm Consulting Network


Join the Movement – Become a Board Member

Are you passionate about history, education, and community empowerment? The Rickenbacker Woods Foundation is seeking dynamic individuals to join our Board of Trustees. Whether your expertise lies in finance, fundraising, advocacy, arts, or strategic planning — we welcome leaders who reflect the diversity and energy of the communities we serve.

Help us preserve the past while building the future.
Interested? Contact us at [email protected].

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  • Welcome
  • Summer Camp
  • COITWI Teen Internship Program
  • News Room
  • Board Members
  • National Landmark Museum
  • CAREERS
  • Trolley
  • Pin
  • Give
  • Contact Us