Serving Lake Elsinore, Murrieta, Temecula, Corona, Norco, Canyon Lake, Wildomar, Menifee & Perris

Myles Ross, MBA is the President of NAACP Branch 1034, Lake Elsinore of Southwest Riverside County, which covers 10 communities within Riverside County. Mr. Ross was recently re-elected, uncontested, as President of the Branch, for a second term, each term lasting two years. Mr. Ross is a graduate of the University of Phoenix with a Master’s in business administration and a Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Accounting. He holds an Associate’s degree in biblical studies and has pursued doctoral studies in Law and Business Administration. He is married with four adult children and seven grandchildren, and he resides in Lake Elsinore, California.

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Myles is an appointed Planning Commissioner and Director for Nuisance Abatement for the City of Lake Elsinore. He previously served as a Public Safety Commissioner for the City of Lake Elsinore, Riverside County. He is appointed to the County of Riverside District Attorney's Citizens Use of Force Advisory Committee. Myles serves on the Board of Directors for the Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce and is a member of good standing with the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce. In 2023, Myles was honored as the Lake Elsinore Strong Person of the Year by the City of Lake Elsinore. In 2024, Myles was honored as Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce, Inland Valley Chapter Patron of the Year, and recognized by the County of Riverside.

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Mr. Ross’ goal for NAACP Branch 1034 is to continue to fight against race-based discrimination and build a branch that looks like America that values and supports the civil rights of all people.

Rosie Brady is a native southern belle from Mississippi. Rosie moved to Oceanside California in 1981 with her spouse who was in the Marine Corps. She has three adult children, three grandkids and one son-in-law and a daughter-in-law.

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Her educational background is in electronics assembly and medical device management.

Rosie’s professional background includes over 30 years' experience as a Production Supervisor managing in world class manufacturing companies such as Medtronic, Boston Scientific and Guidant/Abbott Laboratories.  

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Rosie joined NAACP Branch 1034 in 2018 after being invited to a women's meeting. She observed the need for administrative support and decided early in her career that if there is a way to be a part of supporting a good cause or someone, she would jump right in and "Just Do It “as quoted by Nike.

 

Rosie is a volunteer and has also served as the Secretary and Membership Coordinator for the branch.

Dr. Catina M. Barnes, a native of Baltimore Maryland, served in the U.S. Army from 1989 to 2023, retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the field of Public Relations. She is now enjoying retirement as a Beauty and Travel Consultant, NAACP VP, COGIC Evangelist, MSKSI PR (girl mentoring), and facilitator for Let’s Talk F.A.M. (relationship forum).

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Dr. Barnes holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, from the University of Cincinnati, a Master of Public Administration Degree, from Jacksonville State University, and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Religious Studies, from Next Dimension University. She was a mentor and cofounder of the Third Army, Sisters In Arms Mentorship Program in 2012 in South Carolina. Furthermore, she is the founder of the Women’s Ministry “L.I.F.T.” Ladies In Faith Together in 2013 at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. 

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Dr. Barnes has two children, a daughter (28) and son (18).

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Dr. Sylvester S. L. House, Jr is originally from Utah but was raised in Seattle, Washington. He found his way to California due to his military service since 1983 and retirement in 2010. He has two adults sons who reside in California.

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Dr. House has been a member of the NAACP since 2012 and in 2022 joined NAACP Branch Chapter 1034, after receiving an invitation to monthly meeting.

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Dr. House serves as the Branch Treasurer.

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Mary Venerable is a Board Member Emeritus and the Legal Redress Chair of NAACP Branch 1034. She has been with the Branch since 1991 after moving from Los Angeles to Lake Elsinore. During her years of membership, she has held positions as Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President and President is now the Chair of the Legal Redress Committee. In 2018, Mary was given a NAACP/W.I.N. 2018 Leadership Award for her action as President of the Branch and in recognition of her dedication, leadership and many years of service. In February 2021, Mary was one of four recipients to receive the NAACP Legacy Award. In May of 2024, Mary was awarded the title Board Member Emeritus, where she serves as a permanent member of the Board. She is now known as the Matriarch of the Branch, after reaching the age of 90.  

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Her background experience includes: 20 years of Personnel /Human Relations Management experience with the Navy Department during which she became the first African American Personnel Director in the Navy Department. She became the first Black Personnel Analyst with the U.S. Civil Service Commission in Los Angeles of the Federal Government – retiring in 1982.  Retirement lasted one month when she was offered a job as Assistant to the Personnel Director of the Los Angeles Community College District. This was also a first as an African American. After 13 years with the Community College District, she retired for the second time in 1991. During these years and after retirement, she also served as a consultant to federal retirees, in both Northern and Southern California, in matters of Federal Benefits, and she also conducted classes for federal employees regarding Pre-retirement Counseling.

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In her “retirement life”, she volunteers and still holds several positions with several federal retirement organizations. She is the Service Officer with the National Active and Retired Federal Employee Association for both Northern and Southern California; District III Vice President with the California Federation of Chapters organization and Chapter 478 (Southwest Riverside County) Service Office and advisor. In 2019, she retired from the position of Community Advisor with the Riverside Transportation Advisory Commission, County of Riverside.

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She lost her husband after 52 years of marriage, and she has two sons, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

   

Mary’s theme for staying young has always been, “Help people, Stay active, Love God and Keep the faith”.