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Our Team

Executive Director
Qu’ Derrick R. Covington, M.S
Executive Director
Mr. Covington, widely recognized as a sought-after speaker, presenter, leadership development coach, and mentor, has captivated audiences across the nation with his powerful messages.

Board Of Directors

Damien Conners

Sr. Program Officer, The Kettering Foundation

Damien Conners

Cornell Lynch

Board Member

Cornell Lynch

Brandon Warren

Political & Talent Manager, Instituto

Brandon Warren

Jermaine Pittman

Managing Director of Security Solutions, Microsoft

Jermaine Pittman

Chris Bostock

Vice President, Merrill Lynch

Chris Bostock

Judge Toni King

Chief District Court Judge

Judge Toni King

Malayna Hasmanis

Executive Director, Beyond the Spectrum

Malayna Hasmanis

Dr. Quincy Malloy

Chief Diversity Officer, Methodist University

Dr. Quincy Malloy

Qu’Derrick R. Covington

CEO/ED, Ex Officio Board Member

Qu’Derrick R. Covington

Manuel C. Fleming, II

COO/AED, Ex Officio Board Member

Manuel C. Fleming, II

Advisory Board

Crystal McLean

Loan Manager, Tread Capital

Crystal McLean

Allen Rogers, Esq

Owner, The Rogers Law Firm

Allen Rogers, Esq

Gabriel Evans, M.S.

Director, Ticket Sales, and Services, Fayetteville Woodpeckers

Gabriel Evans, M.S.

Staff Members

Manuel C. Fleming, II

COO/AED, Ex Officio Board Member

Manuel C. Fleming, II

Ocie J. Stroud-Melvin, MBA

Chief Administrative Officer

Ocie J. Stroud-Melvin, MBA

Laura Dantzler

TLEA Program Manager

Laura Dantzler

Danny Wooten, Jr.

Program Relationship Manager

Danny Wooten, Jr.

Jevon Thomas

Community Relations Specialist

Jevon Thomas

Cheyenne Taylor, Jr.

Business Coach/Mentor

Cheyenne Taylor, Jr.

David Spikes

Marketing Intern

David Spikes

Antonio “BJ” Underwood

Program & Logistics Intern

Antonio “BJ” Underwood

Jaelan Rainey

Administrative Intern

Jaelan Rainey

Lenny McNeil

Lead Coach and Mentor

Lenny McNeil