MEET OUR PRESIDENT

Serena earned induction into the Chapel of Four Chaplains and the National Honor Society, later graduating summa cum laude from Cheyney University with a degree in secondary education. She is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

An accomplished educator, Serena has served in both public and private schools, including as principal of Wynnefield Academy. She holds a master's in organizational management and regularly leads workshops on leadership, development, and women's empowerment in business and ministry.

In 1989, she founded the Gospel Music Preservation Alliance, Inc., Philadelphia's leading nonprofit dedicated to safeguarding Black gospel music. Her commitment to the music ministry has earned her national honors, including the McDonald's Corporation Award and numerous community service accolades.

Serena's voice has graced international stages and appeared on various broadcast platforms. She has performed for global dignitaries including Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., President Lech Wałęsa, and prominent U.S. legislators. As a lead vocalist with the celebrated Johnny Thompson Singers, she has shared the stage with gospel greats like Trudy Pitts and Mr. C., touring extensively across Europe and Scandinavia. She is married to Ronald J. Blanco, and together they are the proud parents of their son, Ronald Andre Blanco.