meet our team

Dr. Remolia Simpson is the founder of My Brother's House (MBH), a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides safe, supportive housing and counseling for homeless US military veterans and their families. Under her leadership, MBH has become a nationwide charity, operating residences in several states, and working closely with the Veterans Administration and other veterans' advocacy groups. Dr. Simpson's educational background includes an undergraduate degree in Management Studies, a master's degree in Human Services (MA), and a doctorate in Biblical Counseling. In addition, Dr. Simpson has directed a comprehensive day program serving 360 mental health and special-needs clients, in which she supervised staff counselors and caseworkers in the Washington, D.C. area. Dr. Simpson earned an honorable discharge from the US Army as a Sergeant (E-5), after six years of distinguished service to her country. Today, Dr. Simpson continues to perform counseling services, and lead My Brothers House as it grows and moves forward into a bright future. 

Cynthia Julien has been a Program Manager for over 30 years in IT Management, (5 years of Data Center management, 15 years of program/project management, 5 years of Offering Development, and 30 years of leading IT professionals). Cynthia has extensive experience forming high-performance teams that arise to any challenge. A graduate of Bellevue University, Cynthia holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management. She also holds a Master of Science Degree in Technology Management from George Mason University and holds a graduate certificate from the Federal CIO in Federal Executive Competencies. Cynthia has always had a “give back” mentality. She is a retired Chief Master Sergeant, United States Air Force, and while serving, she organized Thanksgiving baskets and Secret Santa campaigns to ensure young military families had help during the holidays. She has worked as a volunteer for the Special Olympics and helped raise funds for homeless and less fortunate children. She also worked as a volunteer at a women’s shelter helping battered women transition from their old lives to new beginnings, whether it was dressing for interviews, or prepping for interviews. In her free time, she fancies herself as a chef, skills she uses in her local church in the culinary ministry. She has one son and four grandchildren to keep her busy.

Beverly Sowell is a native of Columbia, SC. She is the Fundraiser and Logistics Coordinator for the My Brother’s House 501(c)(3). She coordinates with local transportation agencies to ensure homeless veterans can be placed in a My Brothers House facility upon receiving notification. Beverly has worked in Logistics for over 30 years within Department of Defense. She spent 20 years on active duty, 10 years enlisted and 10 years as a Chief Warrant Officer. She retired from the Army in 2003, however she’s currently working as a Department of the Army Civilian. A graduate of Grantham University, Beverly holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She also holds a certificate in Human Resources and Fleet Management. Beverly has a passion for people specifically for children, she likes to ensure that they are provide the essentials they need to have a healthy and safe environment. She became a member of the Junior Women’s Club of Columbia, SC in 2009 where she held the position as recording secretary. The Junior Women’s mission is to provide quality, temporary emergency care for child victims of abuse and neglect. Beverly loved being a part of this non-profit organization, they would host an annual fund-raising event for the Palmetto Children’s Home called “Bubbles and Baubles” where who’s who in Columbia, SC would attend. She enjoyed visiting the children at the home, she would engage with the children by playing board games or just sitting and talking. Fun facts: Beverly loves motorcycles it doesn’t matter the style or the number of wheels, she purchased her first motorcycle in 2007, it was a blue 750 Honda Shadow Spirit (two wheels). She kept that motorcycle until 2016 and upgraded to a Canam Spyder (three wheels). It is nothing like a little wind therapy to calm the soul.

Sherry Banks serves as an Event Coordinator for the My Brother’s House 501(c)(3) Public Charity. As a Event Coordinator she’s an active advocate and ambassador for the organization and fully engages in identifying partnerships and sponsors for charity events for My Brother’s House to advance its mission. She has been a Telecommunication Supervisor and currently retired from the position of an IT System Analyst for the Department of Veteran Affairs after serving 35 years. During her time with the VA she has received numerous awards and recommendations that propelled her during employment. She has extensive experience with forming motivated teams to perform at the highest level. Communication with leadership, staff and contractors to build diverse teams to accomplish the mission is one of her many great attributes. She strongly believes that when you have the right group of people together, nothing is impossible. She is also a retired Staff Sergeant of the United States Army. While serving, and with her love of helping others, two of her favorite assignments were, as a Drill Corporal (Assistant Drill Sergeant) for a cycle of basic trainees and being an instructor at the Basic Noncommissioned Officer Academy. She loved those assignments most because she was able to teach and train soldiers to achieve the next level in their careers. Also, while serving, she volunteered, every year, for a camp that helped children and adults with intellectual disabilities. One of her ultimate goals is to open a facility to house, teach and provide medical and psychological care for battered women and children.

Bonita Herndon is the Human Resource Officer for the My Brothers House 501(c)(3) Public Charity. She provides the necessary information to the CEO and Board of Directors regarding administrative issues and concerns. Bonita is also responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of the long and short-term strategic vision of the organization. She provides her years of HR experience and knowledge ensuring the organization has a full spectrum of administrative capabilities with the evolving MBH structure. Bonita currently serves as a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist for the Department of the Army. She has served in this role for a little over 2 years. Prior to her role with the U.S. government, she worked six years with an 8(a) Small Business in Alexandria Virginia supporting government contracts, she served in various roles from Strategic Development Manager, Program Manager of Department of Defense (DoD) Contracts, culminating as Director, HR Operations. She holds a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. Bonita is a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the United States Army with 28 years of service, culminating as the Secretary Recorder / Board Member for the Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA) Military Review Boards in Crystal City Virginia. She serves as a member on various committees as well as Chairperson for the Leadership Committee for the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Prince William County Chapter. Additionally, Bonita volunteered with the Traveling AAU Basketball Moms for Team Impact for 3 years, and she volunteers during the holidays collecting clothes and providing food baskets for shelters and outreach organizations. She is the proud mother of one son and the wife of Ralph "Maestro " Herndon. Her free time is filled with family gatherings, volunteering at her church, and serving on the usher board ministry for over 20 years. She enjoys scrapbooking with friends in the mountains.

Curtis Younger, Jr. is a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, where he served for 8 years in Operations, Air Traffic Control, and as part of a Marine Air Wing (MAW), during which he achieved the rank of Corporal (E-4). After his tours with the Marines, Mr. Younger joined the Philadelphia Police Department, where he has protected the city’s residents and visitors for the past three decades. Currently assigned to the elite Intelligence Bureau, PO Younger was also a member of the department’s Highway Patrol. Today, Mr. Younger continues to advocate for, and assist our Veterans through his work as National Secretary of Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity, whose mission is to “strengthen the Veteran community, restore faith to the community, and broaden knowledge to our Veterans”. Mr. Younger brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as a member of the My Brothers House Executive Board.

Stephanie Traylor Tumlin is an Emergency Room Nurse at United States of Veteran Affairs. Her primary roles involve creating and maintaining a conducive environment for patient care to ensure positive health outcomes for patients, administering emergency  medication as needed on a case by case basis, promoting excellent customer care  services, and managing other conditions such as ICU, mental health, and med/Surgery telemetry. She conducts routine physicals, helping patients manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, designing and executing care plans for patients with chronic conditions, providing primary healthcare, ordering and interpreting lab and other diagnostic tests, assisting in minor surgeries, and working as an assistant Team Lead in the primary care settings.  

Stephanie was also an Emergency Room Charge Nurse at Dekalb Medical Hospital, where she delegated 

tasks, prepared schedules, monitored admissions and discharges. She also provided guidance, direction, and 

support to nurses, patient care technicians, and physicians, and effectively and skillfully assess medical situations and expedite care. 

Stephanie was also a Firefighter Paramedic for the Dekalb County Government  and at the East Point Fire Rescue where she administer first aid and artificial respiration to patients that were adversely affected or injured by smoke, fire, or trauma. She also assessed patient needs and consequently provided them with life 

support needs during medical emergencies. She quickly responded to emergency situations, assessing 

patient conditions, and acting appropriately in order to help contain fires while assisting victims in 

preventing an escalation of patient condition.
 

Stephanie was a Patient Care Technician at both Grady Hospital Emergency Department/Burn ICU and at Hospice Atlanta/Visiting Nurse Health System where she assisted, performed, and supervised patients in 

conducting personal care activities such as ingestion of food and liquids, hygiene and grooming, skincare, 

elimination of body wastes, mobilization, and dressing/undressing as stipulated by the care plan. The 

roles also involved collecting data and reporting the patients' pertinent psychological, physiological, and 

functional data based on the care plan.  A graduate of South University, Savannah, GA, she holds a Masters and Bachelors of Science of 

Nursing, and a Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician Certifications. Stephanie is currently in 

her Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree program