About Us
Obliterate My Student Loans is a black-owned company founded by Sandra M. Collier. After experiencing debt due to student loans, Sandra decided to create OMSL when she discovered that a whole lot of Americans go through the same. Although as a company we are still new, what we lack in experience, we make up for in determination. We want to create an America where people can complete their education at a low cost. We will support students across different states to encourage college attendance and increase graduation rates.
Our Vision
- WE VALUE education at all levels.
- WE VALUE the opportunity for all Americans to build wealth.
- WE VALUE private enterprise’s ability to address social issues voluntarily; and
- WE VALUE accountability from ourselves, the graduates that we serve and accountability to our donors.
Our Mission
Our Board
OMSL consists of a mixed staff of advisors, developers, marketers and volunteers that coordinate the organization nationally for successful projects.
Board Member
Yolanda Johnson
My name is Yolanda Johnson I reside in Cahokia Illinois. I have an Associate of Science Degree in Medical billing and Coding. I have 21 years of experience in Mental Illness, I am a, Mental Health Professional II and my current position is an MI Residential Administrator with Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center Of St. Clair County Inc. I am a level one Early Childhood Educator that has a home day care. I have been married for 25 years with 11 children and 20 plus grandchildren. Some of the things I love to do is spending quality time with the family, host parties, and being creative. My hobbies are crafting, decorating and learning new recipes and gardening. I received my cosmetology license in the summer of 2004. I’m opened to learning new things, being involved in organizations that will help others to achieve their goals and admirations.
Board Treasurer
Ruth Thompson, BS
Ruth is a wife, mother and grandmother. She is passionate about her service to God and humanity. Ruth is a small group account manager for MB Insurance Consulting in St. Louis, Missouri. She is a licensed health and life agent for the state of Missouri. She retired from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri after twenty-six years of service working in the Small Group Sales Department, Contract Administration and Information Acquisition. Ruth began college at Southeast Missouri State University and completed my degree at the University of Missouri St. Louis, in Business Administration.
Board Member
Darrick Collier Sr., BS
Elder Darrick Collier is happily married to Sandra for over thirty years. He’s a proud father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He has a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) in Liberal Studies with a minor in Business Administration and in Religious Studies. His passion has always been to coach and mentor African American young men having the ability to relate to their concerns of the day.
Board Member
Dr. Janay M. Collier, DC
Dr. Janay is a Chiropractic Specialist in Missouri and Illinois working to help people reach optimum health naturally. She graduated from Logan College Of Chiropractic in 2019 and knows all too well the struggles that come with student loans.
Board Member
Deborah D. Tolson, MSW
Deborah is a wife, mother and grandmother. She is dedicated to making the lives of children better. Deborah retired from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services after twenty-three years.
Board Member
Arbie Peterson
Pastor Arbie Peterson is the Senior Pastor and Servant Leader of the The Christian Life Center in Florissant, Missouri. Ordained to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ on June 10, 2001. He has served as the Youth Pastor here for ten years before being called as the Senior Pastor. In addition to his service at The Christian Life Center, Pastor Arbie has ministered in the Crisis Care Center of Missouri Baptist Children’s Home and has taught and preached for many Churches and Ministries. He has been married for over twenty years to his beautiful wife.
