Our Team/Board
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DeJuan "DJ" Verrett
Founder and Executive Director and best selling author of “AN INSDE JOB, From Life in a Maze, to an Amazing Life”
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Jamil Toure
Jamil Touré, a Harlem native, has enjoyed a successful 25-year career in media, excelling as a writer, director, producer, and editor. His impressive client list includes Def Jam Records, Sony Pictures, NFL, and more. Currently a Senior Producer at NFL Media in Inglewood, CA, he is also devoted to social justice causes, actively supporting organizations combating addiction and homelessness. goes here
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Jon Desler
Jonathan Destler is a veteran entrepreneur and investor with over 25 years of leadership across finance, communications, and sustainable technologies. As Founder of Opti‑Harvest, he leads innovation in climate-resilient ag‑tech. He was also a founding investor in Loop Industries, a pioneering plastic recycling firm. Destler is a frequent voice on environmental innovation and remains committed to both technological impact and community engagement and mentorship.