Meet the Team

Dewane A. Daley, Director

Dewane Daley is an alumnus of Morgan State University and Johns Hopkins University. He is a career engineer with over 20 years experience in leadership and organizational effectiveness. Dewane is currently a manager within the systems operations group for a Georgia area power systems company.

While attending Morgan State University, Dewane served as comptroller for the Student Government Association with two administrations from 1989-1991. It was during this time he met Weyden Wedderburn. He was also an active member and contributor to the International Student Association. For several years, he served as the scholarship coordinator for the Baltimore Power and Energy Society chapter of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers. He later served as the organization’s chairman in 2005 and 2006. Dewane continued his involvement in student and academic purpose-driven initiatives through leadership and mentorship both professionally and personally.

Dewane’s passion for student quality of life (both socially and academically) is a key driver for his journey to serving as a board member for W3PV, Inc. “I am affectionately sold on the mission, vision, and fulfillment of the goals of W3PV. “Now, let’s get to work for our next generation”.

Weyden W. Wedderburn, Founder & CEO

Recognized as “Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals”; “Outstanding Young Men of America”; “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges”; and “Most Likely To Succeed”, Weyden Wedderburn is known as a “prototypical entrepreneur” and an ”intrinsic intrapreneur”.

There is a lot of truth to the statement: “the apple does not fall far from its tree”. Growing up the son of generous and compassionate parents, Weyden Windell Wedderburn developed a heart for giving from early. As an adult, he lives by the belief that it is better to give than receive. In honor of the exemplary kindness and thoughtfulness shown by his parents, Weyden Wedderburn established W3PV, Inc. on April 5, 2016, as a 501(c) (3) non-profit corporation.

Weyden Wedderburn is a successful software engineer and businessman. In 1999, he launched Wedderburn Innovative Solutions, LLC (WIS). WIS is a leading service provider of IT services in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Weyden holds a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from Morgan State University and a Masters degree in Management Information Systems from Bowie State University. He is a lifetime member of the Morgan State University National Alumni Association and a lifetime member of Bowie State University National Alumni Association. He is a native of the island of Jamaica and resides with his wife, Annette, and sons, Weyden Karel and Windell in Bowie, Maryland.

Leonard L. Dockins, Director

Leonard Dockins has over 23 years of experience in Healthcare Management with his last 11 years spent as an IT Director managing several mission-critical systems for various government agencies such as Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Human Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). During his IT endeavors, he managed projects with annual revenues totaling over $15M and supervised projects with professional staff in excess of 120 members.

In 2015, Mr. Dockins started Residential Styles, LLC, a real estate investment company. Since 2015, Mr. Dockins progressively grew his portfolio to over 12 properties.

Mr. Dockins is a graduate of Frostburg University. He resides in Westminster, Maryland with his wife and two daughters.

Darren M. Swain, Senior Advisor

Darren Swain is a former Maryland state legislator, who is committed to public service and visionary leadership. Swain is a successful management consultant, where he played an integral role in various development projects for the Jack Kent Cooke Stadium (FedEx Field), Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex and now the Wayne K. Curry Sports and Learning Complex. A prolific speaker and teacher, Darren is passionate about education and philanthropy. Swain is a two time Bowie State University graduate, where he currently serves as the Director of Regional Giving. Darren resides in Bowie, MD with his son Darrien.

Antawan Anderson, Chief Financial Officer

Antawan Anderson is the CEO of Anderson & Company, LLC (ANC). His company primarily provides accounting, tax preparation, and management consulting services. Prior to starting ANC, Antawan worked with Joan M.Pratt, CPA and Associates, Clifton Gunderson LLP (now known as Clifton Larson Allen, 9th largest accounting firm in the U.S.), and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). He was also a member of Smith, Anderson, Veney Enterprises, LLC. His prior experience helped him gain a vast knowledge and understand of many areas of accounting and management consulting.

Antawan’s background includes auditing all the court systems in the United States that comprised of district, probation, bankruptcy and pretrial services. In addition, he worked in the information technology consulting sector for public and government agencies completing SAS70 engagements and business continuity planning. He also assisted with the completion of healthcare procedures and participated on a committee to express opinions on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) laws.

These experiences led to the formation of ANC. Currently, he maintains two offices in Owings Mills and Greenbelt, Maryland.

Antawan earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Computer Information Systems from Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland.

He enjoys spending time with his family, working with youth sports activities, and exercising.

Rachel Leonidas, Moving Haiti Forward, Executive Director

Rachel Leonidas is your not-so-typical girl next door. Born in Brooklyn, New York but raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Rachel is a proud Haitian-American, who grew up with eight siblings! Old enough to know a world before the internet (briefly), personal pics and cell phones. She is young enough to appreciate and understand advanced technology and embrace the “branding” and “rebranding” culture and nomadic passion pursuits of most millennials. Rachel is a unique and multi-faceted professional. Currently, she works as a Development and Marketing Associate, Adjunct Professor and Communication Consultant. Earning a bachelors and masters degree in Communication (theory and public affairs) from Columbus State and Bowie State University respectively, she is passionate about all things communication and loves to teach! Most of all, she loves God, meeting and inspiring his people. Whenever she finds free time, you will find Rachel sleeping, journaling, traveling, speaking, exercising and/or spending quality time with her large family and close friends.

Annette C. Wedderburn, Vice President

Annette C. Wedderburn currently serves as the Associate Director of Alumni Relations and Coordinator of Special Events at Bowie State University. She has served in this capacity since 2009. Her responsibilities include overseeing the mission and goals of various alumni programs for over 80,000 living alumni of the University. Other duties include collaborating with standing committees and activities of the National Alumni Board of Directors; guiding strategic planning and budgeting of alumni programs; developing communication initiatives that promote alumni programs; and serving as a key advocate for a myriad of student programs. She is very passionate about her responsibilities to the University and consistently works to strengthen Bowie State University National Alumni Association (BSUNAA) membership through the deepening of their network with fellow alumni.

Ms. Wedderburn has proudly served on several committees for the National Alumni Association. Some of these include Membership, Scholarship Gala, Budget, Constitution and Bylaws, and Alumni Day. She currently serves as the Executive Director of the BSUNAA. She serves as the social media manager for the Bulldog Nation Facebook page and is responsible for creating, editing, publishing and sharing daily content (original text, images, video or HTML) that builds meaningful connections with alumni.

Ms. Wedderburn has mastered the art of creativity. She is a “magician” in her own right; she can make something out of nothing, especially when you least expect it. This is evident in all aspects of her profession. When it comes to desktop publishing, “the sky is the limit”. This creativity permeates in the publication of souvenir journals, social media prints, marketing credentials, and promotional materials. Ms. Wedderburn’s intellectual acumen and passion for her profession does not stand-alone, it is accompanied by great personality and enthusiasm.

Ms. Wedderburn received her B.S. in Mental Health from Morgan State University in 1992 and her Master of Education in School Counseling in 2010. She is a member of the professional organizations, Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and Affiliated Student Advancement Programs (ASAP). Ms. Wedderburn is a life member of Morgan State University and Bowie State University National Alumni Association. She is married to Weyden Wedderburn and has two sons: Weyden and Windell. They reside in Bowie, Maryland.

Dr. Richelle Patterson, Director

Richelle A. Patterson is a senior policy analyst in the National Education Association’s (NEA) Teacher Quality Department, focuses on issues related to entry to the profession with an emphasis on teacher licensure, early career
educator engagement, teacher standards, and pre-service performance assessments. She served on the InTASC Model Core Standards Update Committee and staffed the Commission on Effective Teachers and Teaching, the NEA Teacher Residency Task Force, the NEA Taskforce on Performance Assessments for Pre-Service Candidates and the Teacher Leadership Initiative. She has spent more than 20 years advocating for and researching teacher quality issues. Prior to joining the NEA, she was the teacher quality liaison in the Educational Issues Department at the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) where she spent more than six years providing technical assistance on teacher preparation, induction, mentoring, evaluation, professional development, recruitment, and retention while serving as the teacher quality staff liaison to NBPTS, NCATE, INTASC, and NAACP. A former elementary school teacher and university instructor, she earned a B.S. in Elementary Education from Morgan State University.

Her M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction and Ph.D. in Education Policy & Leadership were earned at the University of Maryland College Park.

Dr. Nadine V. Wedderburn, Chief Strategist

Currently, Dr. Nadine Wedderburn is an Associate Professor at State University of New York (SUNY) Empire State College. She earned a B.S. in civil engineering technology from Rochester Institute of Technology, an M.S. in engineering management from Florida Institute of Technology and a Ph.D. in public management from Florida International University. Nadine has been engaged in Public Administration research and instruction since 2003. She has served as Research Assistant for urban research projects involving economic and community development, urban planning, and gentrification in South Florida. Her current research interests center on the impact of globalization on public management practice in small-medium cities. Prior to her career in teaching, she worked in the areas of construction cost analysis and project management on residential and commercial building projects. A well-rounded educator, Nadine enjoys learning with students about the ever-evolving relationship between systems and society. She enjoys integrating the social and natural sciences to help frame an understanding of how individuals and organizations relate to the analysis of public issues.