Frederick Douglass Institute Graduate Assistants and Office Assistant

Sheena Butler

Graduate Assistant, Training and Development

Sheena L. Butler is a Philadelphia native, but she currently resides in Delaware. In May 2007, she completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management from Cheyney University of PA. Throughout her undergraduate experience, Sheena established a strong foundation in the hospitality industry. Later, having an interest in pursuing higher education, Ms. Butler then decided to obtain a M.S. Administration Degree to concentrate in Training and Development . In August 2007, Sheena began working for the Frederick Douglass Institute as a Graduate Assistant to increase her involvement within Institute-related projects. Her expectations are to graduate in 2009. Upon graduation, she would like to apply her Training and Development knowledge and experience to serve as a Higher Education Administrator. Ms. Butler is plans to pursue her Ed. D upon completion of her masters degree. Her long-term goals is to teach at the college level.

In her spare time, Sheena enjoys traveling, music, and ballet.

Brian Jones

Graduate Assistant, Philosophy

After transferring to West Chester University as a philosophy major, Brian participated in a number of philosophical conferences and forums on a variety of topics including: eastern metaphysics and mysticism, western religious thought, Africana social and political theory. This encouraged Brian to take his passion for Africana thought and to critically analyze it through philosophical reflection and discourse. Brian became an active member of The Contemporary Issues Advisory Board and The West Chester Philosophical Society. As a member of these organizations, Brian dealt with many programs focusing in multicultural perspectives and fields.

Brian is currently doing graduate work at West Chester University while working as a graduate assistant for the Frederick Douglass Institute. He is also the vice president of the West Chester Philosophical Society. Currently he is doing an independent study on jurisprudence and the philosophy of justice. After the masters program, he plans to pursue his Ph.D. in philosophy with the intent to teach and work extensively in the discipline.

Davis Pierre- Louis

Student Worker, English

Davis Pierre-Louis was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., but was raised in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. A 2007 graduate of Lankenau High School in Philadelphia, Davis was an active member of numerous committees including the prom, yearbook, and fundraising. He also volunteered his services in the community by serving in a program called Youth Council and helping with community restoration and awareness. Other tasks included developing extracurricular activities for community youth and providing aid to less fortunate members of society. Davis envisions a better tomorrow for his community. He dedicates himself, through his community service, toward his vision of in hope that others will aspire to do as he does.

Davis entered West Chester University in September 2007 and is majoring in political science. In addition to working for the Frederick Douglass Institute, he is a member of the Omega mentor program, Black Students Union, and Black Men United. He also enjoys writing, performing poetry, and playing intramural flag football. After graduation he plans to attend law school to study corporate law.