meet the team
Meet our dynamic team who actively engages in the community, creates media campaigns with the intent to inform and motivate their peers. They bring awareness about issues that directly affect our communities and inspire others to make changes.
Learn about their “Spark!” A spark is an interest, motivation, and talent. When you find your spark, you find your joy.
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Mari-Jenea Riley
Implementation & Research Assistant
Spark: I truly believe it’s my life calling, and passion is to create opportunities and experiences that will guide our youth on finding their “WHY” in life.
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Dane Washington JR
Youth Coordinator
Spark: I’m a firm believer that the youth are the future of the world. It has become my personal obligation to support and advocate for the growth of the youth in our communities.
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Martin Finley (DJ OnMute)
Spark: I have a deep love for music and would love to share my craft with the world and educate others on the connection and power of music and its mental and physical healing abilities.
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Tre’Zurh Kimbrough
Spark: My spark is surpassing my own limitations and helping people when they're down.
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Aahmir Hopkins-Hull
Spark: I have always been fascinated by helping others in need, so giving back to the community is really important to me. I am inspired daily by this scripture; “Love one another as I have loved you” (John 15:12).
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Taylor Riley
Spark: My spark is to create awareness on lack of resources in minority communities, as well as find solutions for not only youth in need, but families too.
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Aarmon Hopkins
Spark: My spark outside of football is helping provide resources for youth and the community while encouraging my peers to strive for excellence in everything they do.
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Annecya Lawson
Spark: My spark is being an inspiration to others and helping people. I have passion in doing this because i know that I was able to make someone happy which does the same to me.
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Janaya Frilot
Spark: My spark is art, having the ability to do what I love and giving back to the community, making people happy.
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Kashiah Iman
Spark: Jesus is my spark cause he saved me spiritually and physically and my view on life.
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Jeramiah Iman
Spark: My spark is sports and being honored to even being able to play the sport that I love and continuing it. I will continue to encourage my peers to pursue their dreams academically and athletically.
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Kyron Martinez
Spark: My spark is football and capturing moments through my photography/videography work while encouraging my peers to achieve their goals.
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Kylan Jones
Spark: I have had some of the best mentors on and off the football field, and it has made a great difference in my life. I plan to be the same type of mentor for youth in my community.
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Eli’ana Grimes
Spark: My spark is being able to be loving, caring and just be genuine. The world we live in is hard and any little piece of love can and will make a change.
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Bryson Lee
Spark: My spark is encouraging my peers to lead with compassion and kindness, helping combat depression.