The AGISS was formed to provide recommendations to BRC regarding how best to develop the site in a way that appropriately honors the African and Indigenous peoples who once lived and honored the land. AGISS is comprised of descendants of African and Indigenous peoples, Inwood’s community residents and leaders, historians, advocates, and BRC staff.
Membership of the AGISS Includes:
Meredith Horsford (Chair)
Executive Director, Dyckman Farmhouse Museum
Chief Ayanda Ifadara Clarke
Ajibilu Awo of Osogbo, Founder and CEO, THE FADARA GROUP, LLC
Carol Stevens
Church of the Good Shepherd Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation Ministry
Curtis Zunigha
Cultural Resources Director, Delaware Tribe of Indians
Don Rice
Inwood historian
Gene Peters
Board Trustee, The Schomburg Corporation
John T. Reddick
Historian & planner
Karen Taylor
Executive Director, While We Are Still Here
Elizabeth Lorris Ritter
Chair, CB12 Parks & Cultural Affairs Committee
Maria Lizardo
Executive Director, NMIC (Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation)
Natalie Espino
Cultural Affairs Specialist, Manhattan Borough President's Office
Nicole Clare
Chief Real Estate Development Officer, BRC
Sandra Harris
President, Washington Heights & Inwood Chamber of Commerce
AGISS Advisory Group Members Inwood Sacred Site
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