About
Our Mission
SET for LIFE, Inc (Social Equity Training for Living Informed Futures Everyday) – SFL was established in 2004 and federally recognized as a 501(c)(3) in 2006, primarily serving the San Gabriel Valley.
Our mission is to help improve the social determinants of health by addressing barriers of access to healthcare, community engagement, food, education, housing, and economic stability for African Americans and people of color to move forward in leading healthier, happier, and longer lives.
Board of Directors
President
Autumn Holmes
Healthcare Professional Autumn Holmes has worked in various facets of healthcare for 20 years. Autumn currently holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and a Master’s Degree in Business Management. Autumn is passionate about serving and helping create life changing opportunities for others.
Vice-President
Betty Thomas
Betty Thomas has been a health care professional for 54 years. She is a registered nurse and nursing instructor working part-time at El Monte-Rosemead Adult School. Two of her main concerns are education in the prevention of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Second Baptist Church Liaison
Carrie Walker
Retired LAUD School Administrator. Carrie worked thirty-six years serving as an English teacher, Dean of Girls, Dean of Students and retired as a Counselor. A member of Second Baptist Church for forty-seven years. She holds a B.S. Degree in English and a Masters Degree in School Management.
Co President
Ariel Tolefree-Williams
Ariel has thrived as a young, progressive leader in her community for over 7 years. Ariel received her BS in Public Policy from UC Riverside and her Masters from Walden University. Her favorite thing about community Outreach is learning about different people and how to best serve them.
Asian Partnership Advisor
Susan Wang
Senior Advisor, Systems Administration—ITS, AARP. Susan co-founded AARP’s Asian American Employee Resource Group and helps AARP engage the Asian American communities. Susan holds an MBA from Pepperdine University, and an MA in Gerontology from USC.
Lead Consultants
Special Events Consultant
Deborah Hayes
Deborah recently retired with over 25 years in law enforcement. 15 of those with LA County district attorney’s office supervising fraud units, i.e; elder abuse, health, real estate, public integrity and others. A Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. Her passion is serving seniors as they grow old gracefully.
Grants Management Consultant
Patricia Duff Tucker
Patricia is a founding member of SET for LIFE.. Having also served a President from 2012 - 2020. She serves on various Boards to Advocate for the African American Community. She is Co-President of the City of Hope Community Benefit Advisory Council, UCLA DECIPHeR Community Action Board and Happy 50+ Foundation to name a few. She has over 35 years experience in nonprofit administration, managing federal, state and locally funded programs to benefit vulnerable populations. Patricia consults with cities, counties and nonprofits. Patricia is Co-Founder of OnWeb Television, a full-service digital video production and animation company. CONTACT PATRICIA
Our History
Founding Members: Sheree Curry, BaLinda Dillard, and Patricia Duff Tucker Past Presidents: BaLinda Dillard ( 2004 - 2006 & 2007 - 2012), Sheree Curry (2006 - 2007), Patricia Duff Tucker
(2012 -2020).
SET for LIFE was inspired by Dr. Wm. LaRue Dillard, Ph.D., Bishop Emeritus of Second Baptist Church of Monrovia, Inc. (SBC) the goal was to provide seniors education and information in a safe environment to make informed decisions about their futures. Over the years the vision has expanded to include resources and education geared toward everyone from babies to senior citizens and the reach has widened to the cities of Monrovia, Arcadia, Duarte, Pasadena and The San Gabriel Valley as a whole.