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MEET OUR TEAM

The People
Behind the Mission

A passionate, experienced team driven by a shared commitment to transforming high-potential individuals for success and longevity in their personal and profssional lifes.

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VELICIA HORTON

Velicia Horton, a Nashville, TN native, wife of Major Louis Allen Horton and mother to Tierra, Andrew, and Isaiah Horton, has served on numerous boards, including as President of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. She is a dedicated advocate for improving lives within her community and beyond. Currently, she supports and represents her son Isaiah throughout his collegiate football career, bringing a wealth of knowledge, education, and life experience to every endeavor.

EXECUTIVE BOARD

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OLIVIA BROOKLYN

Olivia Brooklyn, a New Jersey native, holds a bachelor’s degree in Science from The University of Miami. She excels in relationship building and management across both corporate and nonprofit sectors. Driven by a passion for people, Olivia is committed to service and dedicated to bringing others together through meaningful connection.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

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TERALYN CAMPBELL

Teralyn Campbell, a Tennessee native, holds a Masters in Sport Management from the University of Alabama. She specializes in human capital management—particularly student and pro athletes— creating and implementing programs focused on character development, identity exploration, and community engagement. Her expertise lies in athlete development, brand management, and client relations. Teralyn brings a visionary, people-first approach to every environment. She is currently a Doctoral student at the University of Alabama, focusing on Sport Management, Psychology and Communications in support of her Player Development programming.

DIRECTOR OF CULTURE & STRATEGIC

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NAFIS RICKS

Nafis Ricks, a Philadelphia native, holds a Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree from Georgia State Univeristy. He is specializing in supporting men and women of color. He is passionate about mentorship and counseling, focusing on emotional well-being and trauma-informed care to help individuals grow, heal, and build resilience. He is currently a Doctoral student at Tennessee State University, in the Counseling Psychology Program.

WELLNESS SPECIALIST

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ALYSSA ZAYAS

Alyssa Zayas, a Florida native born in Alabama, holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from The University of Alabama. She specializes in digital marketing, brand development, and social media strategy, with experience across campaign communications, content creation, and community-focused initiatives. Alyssa is passionate about using storytelling and creative strategy to build meaningful connections, elevate brands, and support purpose-driven work that impacts communities.

MARKETING MANAGER

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