MEET OUR

Board of Advisors

WENDE COPFER

ADVISOR

Humankind Alliance had the honor in 2017 of having Wende Copfer join the Board of Directors as one of our founding board members. Wende brought to us her innovative and creative vision to form the visual aspects of what Humankind Alliance represents.

ROBERT L. BECKMAN

ADVISOR

Robert L. Beckman, Ph.D., is the Chief Knowledge Officer at the Foundation for the Study of Inflammatory Disease (FSID.org) and Team Member at Treatnow.org. He is part of a nationwide Coalition focused on ending the servicemember suicide epidemic through clinical research and healing TBI and PTSD in brain-injured wounded warriors.

KATHY BUCKLEY

ADVISOR

Gifted comedienne, award-winning actress, accomplished author, and renowned inspirational speaker Kathy Buckley is a force like no other. Billed as “America’s First Hearing Impaired Comedienne”, Kathy Buckley is also a five-time American Comedy Award Nominee as Best Stand-Up Female Comedienne.

Robert L. Schmidt

ADVISOR

Robert L. Schmidt is the retired CEO and Executive Director of the Pro Football Retired Players Association (PFRPA). He oversaw all aspects of the organization, supported by a small, dedicated staff.

PAST CHAIR, BOARD OF ADVISORS

IN LOVING AND BEHOLDEN MEMORY

Arthur L. Burnett, Sr

Past Chair, Board of Advisors

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Arthur L. Burnett, Sr., our esteemed Chair of the Board of Advisors, on November 17, 2023. At Humankind Alliance, we are profoundly grateful for his lifetime of service and unwavering commitment to justice, which will forever inspire our work. Our world is brighter and more just because of his extraordinary contributions. May he rest in peace and enjoy his well-deserved eternal rewards.

We invite you to honor Judge Burnett’s legacy by reading his biography and celebrating a life dedicated to making a difference.