Meet Our Board
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Lola Thompson has built a purpose-driven career centered on empowerment, education, and creating access to opportunity. A veteran real estate investor, speaker, educator, and Expert Collaboration Strategist, she helps individuals recognize their potential, build confidence, and strengthen pathways toward long-term stability and self-determination.
As Board Chair of Tranquil Essence, Lola brings a strong belief that wellness is foundational to empowerment, economic mobility, and generational progress. Her commitment to culturally grounded, community-centered healing aligns closely with Tranquil Essence’s mission to create restorative spaces where individuals feel seen, supported, and equipped to thrive.
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Mike Evans brings a strong commitment to community empowerment, mental wellness, and collective healing to the Tranquil Essence Board. His service is grounded in the belief that individuals and communities—particularly Black communities that have historically faced barriers to mental health resources and support—deserve accessible, culturally responsive pathways to well-being.
Aligned with Tranquil Essence’s whole-person approach, Mike is passionate about creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and empowered to prioritize their mental and emotional wellness. As a board member, he contributes a community-centered perspective while helping advance partnerships, awareness, and opportunities that strengthen Tranquil Essence’s reach and long-term impact.
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Dr. Jennifer Thompkins is a healthcare executive, clinician, and consultant with more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health, healthcare administration, quality improvement, workforce development, and organizational leadership. She holds a Doctorate in Health Sciences from A.T. Still University and has served in executive leadership and as a clinical consultant and subject matter expert supporting HRSA. As CEO and Managing Partner of The Verlyn Group, LLC, she provides healthcare and management consulting, training, and organizational development services. Dr. Thompkins joined the Tranquil Essence Board because of a shared commitment to giving back, meeting people where they are, and strengthening the health and well-being of communities.
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An impact-driven Senior Executive & Leader with unique leadership characteristics and several years of extensive experience in DEI, community management, CSR, STEAM innovation, and sustainability with a media and entertainment background.
CEO & Founder of Community Architects, where she is responsible for Leadership and Team Coordination, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability Responsibility, Programmatic Initiatives, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), ERG (Employee Resource Groups), Community Engagement, Environmental, Economic, and Social Impact Assessment.
“Joining the Tranquil Essence board allows me and Community Architects to deepen our impact in wellness-centered workforce and community development, aligning directly with our mission to uplift people through innovative, people-first solutions. It also expands our ability to collaborate, influence programming, and connect our networks in ways that create more holistic opportunities for the communities we serve.”
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Lacy McCollum Jr. is a real estate and business leader with decades of experience in investment, asset management, lending, housing development, and strategic growth. As founder and principal of Frazier McCollum Consulting, he specializes in commercial and residential real estate while advancing housing opportunities for underserved communities, seniors, veterans, and individuals seeking stable independent living. His commitment to community extends through nonprofit board service and longtime youth mentorship, including coaching student-athletes toward collegiate opportunities. Lacy brings to the Tranquil Essence Board a strong understanding of how stable housing, economic opportunity, and community support influence overall well-being. His service reflects a shared commitment to addressing social drivers of health and helping individuals and communities build greater stability, wellness, and opportunity.
Leadership in Service of Community.
Serving on the Tranquil Essence Board of Directors is an opportunity to help shape the growth, sustainability, and impact of a community-centered mental wellness organization. Our board provides strategic oversight while helping ensure Tranquil Essence remains mission-driven, sustainable, and accountable to the communities we serve.
Govern
Provide strategic oversight and uphold the organization’s mission, values, fiduciary responsibilities, and long-term sustainability.
Guide
Contribute professional expertise, lived experience, and perspective to organizational strategy and thoughtful decision-making.
Connect
Strengthen relationships with community leaders, partners, funders, and others who can help advance our mission and expand our impact.
Champion
Serve as an ambassador for Tranquil Essence and help expand awareness, resources, partnerships, and opportunities for community impact.
Interested in Serving?
We welcome mission-aligned leaders who believe in accessible, culturally responsive, whole-person wellness and are ready to contribute their time, expertise, relationships, and perspective to advancing our work.
Apply to Join Our Board