Who We Are
to EMPOWERMENT.
For this reason, the Krewe of Pyros was established to promote and present Annual Mardi Gras festivities and social events for natives of Louisiana residing in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area and the greater community.
The Krewe of Pyros’ mission is to provide representation of Louisiana cultural arts through unity, charity, and celebration. These characteristics symbolize the organization’s community outreach initiatives aligned with our motto: “Illuminating the Path to Empowerment!”
The Krewe name “Pyros” is the Greek term for Fire. In our culture, the word “Fire” or “Fiyah” is associated with characteristics describing the passion, excitement, and energetic spirit of our culture and heritage. The Krewe of Pyros is extending the cultural pipeline from Louisiana to our Nation’s Capital Washington, D.C. to infuse the authentic influences of Mardi Gras unfamiliar to those residing outside of Louisiana.
as we are “Bringin’ Dat Fiyah!”
KOP has vision and a FIYAH FUTURE!
![J.C. Walker](https://kopfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/cropped-JCWalker-2.jpg)
J.C. Walker
Founder & Captain
![Cleve Davis](https://kopfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/cropped-Davis-4.jpg)
Cleve Davis
President & Director of Education
![antoine banks](https://kopfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design-7.jpg)
antoine banks
Vice President
![Jewel Watkins](https://kopfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design-8.jpg)
Jewel Watkins
Financial Secretary
![Cheryl Washington](https://kopfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design-6-1.jpg)
Cheryl Washington
Recording Secretary
![Claudette Reams](https://kopfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design-6.jpg)
Claudette Reams
Corresponding Secretary
![Mitchell Opalski](https://kopfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Opalski-e1620826836858.jpg)
Mitchell Opalski
Treasurer
![Lisa Harper](https://kopfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design-4-1.jpg)
Lisa Harper
Board Member At-Large
![Kory Mondy](https://kopfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design-3-1.jpg)
Kory Mondy
Board Member At-Large
![Stephen Stanley](https://kopfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design-5-1.jpg)
Stephen Stanley
Parliamentarian
![Lytaria "cuba" walker](https://kopfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design-15.jpg)
Lytaria "cuba" walker
Executive Director
![Cedric powell, esq.](https://kopfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design-10.jpg)
Cedric powell, esq.
Bylaws Chair
![Hassana pretlow](https://kopfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design-11.jpg)
Hassana pretlow
Scholarship Chair
![Dr. Leelannee Malin](https://kopfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dr.-leelannee-malin-scaled.jpg)
Dr. Leelannee Malin
Fundraising & Development Chair
![Keisha McGee](https://kopfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design-12.jpg)
Keisha McGee
Marketing & Communications Chair
![Tyrell Graves](https://kopfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design-13.jpg)
Tyrell Graves
Events Chair
![Lisa Harper](https://kopfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design-4-1.jpg)
Lisa Harper
Social Justice Chair
![Strother Dixon](https://kopfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design-14.jpg)
Strother Dixon
Community Service Chair
![Dr. Ashley Huderson](https://kopfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design-9.jpg)
Dr. Ashley Huderson
Education/Youth Chair
![Marcus Franklin](https://kopfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/marcus-franklin.jpg)
Marcus Franklin
Krewe Merchandising Chair
![Lytaria "Cuba" walker](https://kopfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Untitled-design-15.jpg)
Lytaria "Cuba" walker
Membership Chair
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