invested in change

Jovonia Lewis
Executive Director

I want Black children to not only survive but to thrive—in school and in life—and it begins with family and education.

Toyia Williams
Operations Director

I want to disrupt our failing systems and advocate for culturally affirming learning environments for all Black children.

Mavreen Nanton-Scott
Program Coordinator

I want to normalize Black children doing well in school. There is excellence in all of us and I stand in the gap for all Black children.

Mattie McKines
Education Director

I want to create equitable educational environments that affirm, acknowledge, and cultivate the excellence of Black children.