About Us

Bryce graduated from The University of Toledo in 2021, where he played 7 years of college football. During his time in Toledo, he grew a passion for uplifting the youth and earned a Bachelors degree in Psychology and a Masters in Counselor Education soon after. He is currently an Elementary School Counselor and Football Coach, while assisting many community initiatives focused on youth development. 

Jovahn earned his bachelor's degree in Human Development and Community Engagement, with a focus in Childhood & Mental Health. He completed his master’s in Higher Education. Spending a brief stint in the NFL, he signed with the Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns. Shortly after, he joined his alma mater (Temple University) as an athletic advisor. He now works as an Assistant Director/Academic Counselor for Penn State University Athletics.

Kamar earned his undergraduate degrees in International Business and Corporate Financial Management at The University of Akron where he became a MAC champion in Track & Field.  He attended The University of Cincinnati, where he earned his MBA. Kamar now works as a transportation operations manager through DHL and is an advocate for impacting the people he encounters on a daily basis; and is never afraid of stopping someone to have a conversation about God’s impact in his life, or acknowledging someone else's effort. 

Jazzmine graduated with her BA in communication studies and philosophy from Ohio University in 2017. Her passion for traveling and learning about language and culture has allowed her to travel to over 10 countries and counting. She currently lives in New York City and teaches at a 4- time National Blue Ribbon school in Bronx, New York. She is a published writer and freelance fashion assistant. She is a proud woman of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. 

Ryan attended the University of Akron, where he participated in many clubs and organizations, including Black Students United. He proudly served in the Ohio Army National Guard for six years before joining the Akron Police Department in 2019. During his law enforcement career, he spent approximately three years on midnight patrol and about 3 years as a School Resource Officer before being promoted to Sergeant. Ryan is passionate about serving his community, mentoring young people, and helping others develop the leadership skills needed to reach potential.

Ryan graduated from Columbia University in 2019 with a BA in Neuroscience. After graduating, he spent a few years studying neural pathways involved in cognitive flexibility, the lifelong effects of early-life adversity, and general stress susceptibility. He now works as a Neuroengineer building devices for neurosurgery and epilepsy interventions. Ryan is particularly passionate about how neuroscience can help to improve people's lives both directly from medical interventions and indirectly from the philosophical insight gained by understanding how the brain works.

Janelle graduated from Central Michigan University with an undergraduate degree in Journalism & Public Relations. She then continued her education and earned a master's degree in Education. She is now a 4th-grade teacher and passionate Track & Field and Volleyball coach. She is a huge advocate for student enrichment and achievement and pushes every young leader she encounters towards their goals.  

Bahote graduated from Notre Dame College in 2019, where he was a member of the football team for two years. While he was in school he worked for the learning center serving as a tutor for English. He was a mentor to the students at Apex Academy with a program named ‘Iron Sharpens Iron’.  He earned a degree in Business Administration and Education. He is currently focused on addressing poverty from a hands on approach as the Youth Violence Prevention Lead at South Street Ministries. 

Dara pursued her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from The University of Akron, excelling as a student-athlete, earning multiple championship titles, school records, and an All-American accolade. She attended Clark Atlanta University to earn a Master's degree in School Counseling. Currently, as a school counselor, Dara has a willingness to lead with a solid focus on youth services and collaboration with families in the communities she serves.

Trenton fell in love with engineering as a member of his high school’s club PLTW (Architecture, Construction, Engineering). Trenton earned his bachelor's degree at The Ohio State University, in Materials Science and Engineering. He is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and is currently a Metallurgical Engineer at Cleveland Cliffs Steel Inc.

Alisha is an alumna of Wake Forest University, where she graduated with a bachelor's in Psychology and minors in African Studies and Entrepreneurship & Social Enterprise. She currently serves as an Associate Director of Major Gifts for the Smeal College of Business at Penn State University. Alisha has devoted her volunteering hours to mentoring teen and college students from her hometown in NC and locally in State College. She is excited to continue and broaden this work. 

Davorise is a very decorated member of the team who always puts others ahead of himself. He attended the University of Toledo, then later transferred and has recently graduating from the University of Maryland. He is currently serving in the United States Navy.

Anthony Brown Jr. obtained his bachelor of science degree in chemistry, with a minor in biological sciences at Ohio University. Currently, He is pursuing a doctorate of pharmacy at the Ohio state university. He represents every child who comes from the least fortunate situation, he truly turned nothing into something. He advocates for change in all forms of life and has been chosen as a vessel to preach the good lord’s preachings.