Lonneka Taiwo
President / CEO
Lonneka Taiwo is the founder of Lo’s Jewels Foundation Inc. Dedicated to God and His wonderful works of helping others. Lonneka has 20 years of experience in serving communities and working with youth and young adults. She started the organization on the backs of just her and her family- paying for everything out of her own pocket to help other families. She is driven by the sensation of doing whatever it takes to help others in need. Lonneka has an exceptional way of connecting with youth and young adults, and sincerely cares for each and every one of them as though they are her own children. She is a strong leader with an exceptional and moral work ethic. She believes in doing everything in excellence and leads Lo’s Jewels Foundation in that same way. Lonneka been a member of The Potter’s House-Dallas since 2004, and now a leader at the Lighthouse South in Fort Bend, TX. She is also the Owner and Operator of M2 Garage Doors, LLC and Ebenezer Garage Services, Inc.
Andrea Lewis
Vice- President
Andrea Lewis relocated to Houston, Texas in 2016 after retiring from the City of Cleveland, Ohio in which she had 32 years of service. While she was in Cleveland, Andrea served on many boards; one of which was the Living in Cleveland Center that provided awareness to Ohioans about the livability and amenities of the City of Cleveland. Andrea also was involved with her local church, The Word Church, which is headed by Dr. R A Vernon. Andrea served on the Welcome Team as the Assistant Ministry leader. Once Andrea relocated to the City of Houston, she quickly got involved with The Lighthouse Church. She currently serves as the Ministry Leader over the Host Team. In addition, she is serving as the vice President of Lo’s Jewel Foundation. Andrea brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table in furthering the mission of the Foundation.
LaToya Dever
Secretary
LaToya Dever is the Secretary of Lo’s Jewels Foundation, Inc. LaToya obtained her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at the University of Houston Downtown. She has served her community as an early childhood development teacher, a Kinder through 12 grade paraprofessional for Alief I.S.D., and a special education paraprofessional for Alief I.S.D. LaToya is now a real estate property manager at Park at Fort Bend Apartments where she enjoys managing the financials of the asset and assuring her residents have a peaceful and enjoyable community, and the resources they need in their day to day lives.
Lee A. Hopes Jr
Treasurer
Hello, my name is Lee A. Hopes Jr.; I grew up in Missouri City TX and I graduated from Willowridge High school in 1992. I graduated in the first (1st) 10% of my class. I started my college career at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches TX from 1993-1994.  I left there after one year and transferred to Texas Southern University in Houston TX. I was at TSU from 1995-1999 and graduated with a B.B.A. in Accounting. Currently I work for the State of Texas at the Texas Comptroller’s Office. I am classified as an Enforcement Officer. I also have an income tax business on the side called First Priority Financial Services and classified as a Tax Accountant/Consultant.