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Our Programs
College & Career Connections
College & Career Connections
College & Career Connections
College & Career Connections offers college, career, and community mentorship, college prep, and various opportunities and immersions to Youth Council Alumni. Our mission is to empower and equip the next generation of world-class leaders with the tools they need to succeed.
Civic Celebrations
College & Career Connections
College & Career Connections
We are changing the culture around civic education and participation for the next generation of leaders by leveraging culture, community, and commerce to celebrate civics. Through Civic Celebrations, we are amplifying the public narrative that there is “No Offseason for Democracy,” inspiring cultural figures, organizations, and brands to
We are changing the culture around civic education and participation for the next generation of leaders by leveraging culture, community, and commerce to celebrate civics. Through Civic Celebrations, we are amplifying the public narrative that there is “No Offseason for Democracy,” inspiring cultural figures, organizations, and brands to adopt the program in their markets and empowering stakeholders to act by championing a celebratory culture of civic engagement in a way that moves students across the nation to lead in their communities.
Scholarships
College & Career Connections
Scholarships
We equip Youth Council Alumni with a continuum of support through annual scholarships each year.
Meet Our Board
Ashley Hamilton
Ashley Hamilton
Ashley Hamilton
Ashley Hamilton is the Director of Event Location Strategy & Planning at the National Football League.
As a global events leader with over a decade of experience in sports and entertainment, she specializes in developing teams that build experiences to reach and impact large audiences. Ashley's work spans internationally, and she leverage
Ashley Hamilton is the Director of Event Location Strategy & Planning at the National Football League.
As a global events leader with over a decade of experience in sports and entertainment, she specializes in developing teams that build experiences to reach and impact large audiences. Ashley's work spans internationally, and she leverages her personal and professional background to serve as a resource for underserved communities through volunteerism.
Daniel Dawes
Ashley Hamilton
Ashley Hamilton
Daniel E. Dawes, J.D., DHL (Hon.), is a widely respected healthcare and public health leader, health policy expert, educator, and researcher who serves as Senior Vice President of Global Health at Meharry Medical College and Executive Director of the Institute of Global Health Equity. He previously served as Vice President and Executive D
Daniel E. Dawes, J.D., DHL (Hon.), is a widely respected healthcare and public health leader, health policy expert, educator, and researcher who serves as Senior Vice President of Global Health at Meharry Medical College and Executive Director of the Institute of Global Health Equity. He previously served as Vice President and Executive Director of the Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine. A trailblazer and nationally respected voice in the health equity movement, his scholarship and leadership, particularly the innovative political determinants of health framework he pioneered, have resulted in increased policies and laws prioritizing health equity.
Jasmyne Williams
Jasmyne Williams
Jasmyne Williams
Dr. Jasmyne Williams, DNP, APRN, AG-ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, is a highly skilled healthcare professional with dual certifications as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and a Family Nurse Practitioner. Throughout her career in critical care nursing, Dr. Williams has demonstrated exceptional expertise and compassion in high-stakes e
Dr. Jasmyne Williams, DNP, APRN, AG-ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, is a highly skilled healthcare professional with dual certifications as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and a Family Nurse Practitioner. Throughout her career in critical care nursing, Dr. Williams has demonstrated exceptional expertise and compassion in high-stakes environments. Her dedication extends beyond clinical practice, as evidenced by her active involvement in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Society of Critical Care Medicine.
Jenifer Curtis
Jasmyne Williams
Jasmyne Williams
Jenifer Curtis is an attorney at UPS, supporting the UPS Foundation. Before joining UPS, Jenifer worked at McKesson Corporation, responsible for various areas of legal support for commercial contracts. Jenifer is a proud Spelman College graduate with a Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration from the University of Georgia.
Jenifer Curtis is an attorney at UPS, supporting the UPS Foundation. Before joining UPS, Jenifer worked at McKesson Corporation, responsible for various areas of legal support for commercial contracts. Jenifer is a proud Spelman College graduate with a Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration from the University of Georgia. Having long been committed to service, Jenifer is passionate about helping and empowering youth.
Meet Our Team
Dr. brooke S. Staley, Interim President & CEO
Loucha Simon Francois, Youth Council Coordinator
Dr. brooke S. Staley, Interim President & CEO
Dr. Brooke S. Staley is a dedicated public servant passionate about amplifying the voices of marginalized individuals from underserved and historically underrepresented communities. With a background in public health and leadership, Brooke brings decades of experience to advocating for social justice and community empowerment.
Brooke compl
Dr. Brooke S. Staley is a dedicated public servant passionate about amplifying the voices of marginalized individuals from underserved and historically underrepresented communities. With a background in public health and leadership, Brooke brings decades of experience to advocating for social justice and community empowerment.
Brooke completed her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Russian Language from Trinity College, followed by a Master of Public Health from Morehouse School of Medicine, and her PhD in Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
A strong sense of purpose drives Brooke's dedication to social justice.
Jacoria Borders, MPH Founder
Loucha Simon Francois, Youth Council Coordinator
Dr. brooke S. Staley, Interim President & CEO
Jacoria Borders is a servant leader and social impact executive known for catalyzing positive change at the intersection of culture, community, and commerce. With over a decade of experience in philanthropy, politics, sports, and entertainment, Jacoria is the visionary founder of The Community Group, a Social Impact Agency established in
Jacoria Borders is a servant leader and social impact executive known for catalyzing positive change at the intersection of culture, community, and commerce. With over a decade of experience in philanthropy, politics, sports, and entertainment, Jacoria is the visionary founder of The Community Group, a Social Impact Agency established in 2019. Through strategic leadership, she positions clients as exemplary models for meaningful community impact. In 2022, she founded TCG Impact, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to inspiring and empowering the next generation of learners and leaders through civic celebrations, college and career connections, and scholarships. To date, the organization has reached over 13,000 students and awarded more than $40,000 in scholarships.
Before her entrepreneurial ventures, Jacoria directed over $24M in grants across three years at the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. Her leadership included civic engagement strategies, social justice initiatives, and serving on the inaugural DEI Council across the Blank Family of Businesses. She also the established Mercedes-Benz Stadium as one of Georgia's largest Early Voting Sites during the 2020 Senate Runoff Election.
Earlier in her career, Jacoria supported fundraising and special events, raising $42M. She also continued her public service as an Advance Associate and eventually as Deputy Director of Presidential Advance in the Executive Office of the President at the White House.
A proud two-time HBCU graduate, Jacoria received the 2024 FAMU 40 Under 40 Award, 2022 Emerging Leader in Philanthropy Award from the Association of Black Foundation Executives, and the 2024 Outstanding New Member Award for the Southern Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She actively serves on the Hands On Atlanta Changemakers Board and Matt & Sarah Ryan’s ATL: Advance the Lives Advisory Board, is a New Leaders Council Fellow (2021), a member of LEAD Atlanta (Class of 2023), and the Georgia Social Action Coordinator for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., leading over 8,000 members statewide in alignment with the National Social Action Commission.
Loucha Simon Francois, Youth Council Coordinator
Loucha Simon Francois, Youth Council Coordinator
Loucha Simon Francois, Youth Council Coordinator
Loucha Simon-Francois has over 15 years of experience in college readiness and youth advocacy. Her current focus as a College Access Consultant is guiding parents in supporting their children. As the Youth Council Coordinator for TCG Impact, Loucha fosters youth engagement and leadership development. Her work ensures effective communication and support between students, schools, and parents.