Our Steering Committee

Jennell Riddick, PhD

Jennell Riddick

Dr. Jennell Riddick is the Founder of Walk In It. She is a resident of Suffolk. She received a BA from University of Richmond; a Masters of Divinity from Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University; and a Doctor of Ministry from Chicago Theological Seminary. Aside from her passion and sincere desire to encourage, empower, and equip others to “walk in” their maximum potential (starting early in life), Jennell has served as a Visionary for Change via the Giving Circle of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation. 

Her favorite children's book author is Dr. Seuss. Her favorite memory from kindergarten is making Christmas ornaments with Mrs. Brown and her classmates.

“I see Minus 9 to 5 materializing in the community as a vehicle that unites resources and services to enhance the lives and overall health of our children. ”