{"id":65,"date":"2026-06-08T12:36:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T16:36:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalunitedfoundation.org\/?page_id=65"},"modified":"2026-06-08T22:19:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T02:19:19","slug":"leadership-board-of-directors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/royalunitedfoundation.org\/?page_id=65","title":{"rendered":"Leadership & Board of Directors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Leadership & Board of Directors<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The Royal United Foundation is guided by leaders committed to responsible stewardship, community service, education, health and wellness, athletics, leadership, and youth development.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Leadership Built on Trust<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Strong nonprofit leadership requires more than vision. It requires accountability, sound governance, ethical decision-making, and a clear commitment to the people and communities being served.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Royal United Foundation is led by a formed Board of Directors with professional experience in education, law, healthcare, youth development, and organizational leadership. Together, our leadership team provides oversight, strategic direction, and mission-centered governance to ensure the Foundation remains focused on meaningful community impact.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Founder & Executive Director<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Nicholas Serenati, Ph.D.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Founder \/ Executive Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nicholas Serenati, Ph.D.<\/a>, serves as Founder and Executive Director of the Royal United Foundation. His leadership is grounded in education, athletics, youth development, community building, and a commitment to creating opportunity through structured programs that support long-term personal growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through the Foundation, Dr. Serenati works to advance initiatives focused on health and wellness, education, leadership development, athletics, mentorship, and community engagement. His vision is to build a trusted nonprofit organization that connects people, resources, and partnerships to create measurable impact for youth, families, and communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Board of Directors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Cory Chapman<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Board Chair<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Educator in the District of Columbia, providing leadership experience, educational insight, and a commitment to youth development and community advancement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Courtland Merkel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vice Chair<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attorney at Law, supporting the Foundation through governance perspective, legal insight, organizational accountability, and strategic leadership.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Leslie Campbell<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Secretary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Retired educator, bringing experience in learning, service, youth support, and educational leadership to the Foundation\u2019s mission and governance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Karrson Smith<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Treasurer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Physical Therapist, contributing expertise in health, wellness, movement, rehabilitation, and responsible stewardship of the Foundation\u2019s resources.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Governance & Accountability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Royal United Foundation is committed to building public trust through responsible nonprofit governance, transparency, and mission-focused decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n