Danielle wallace
Founder and Executive Director
Danielle has spent the last 26 years studying and working in the fields of education and social service. She has always believed in giving back to the community in the most impactful way and to those who are most adversely impacted.... the children. In her various roles Danielle has mentored hundreds of youth, led countless outreach efforts, and tirelessly donated her time and talent to support her community.
Danielle has a B.A. in Education from the University of Houston. She has spent the last 15 years in and around the Englewood community working as an advocate for youth in schools and nonprofits. Danielle is a member
of St. Sabina church, where her spirit for social justice was birthed. She enjoys singing and spending time with her grandchildren.
brandon hawkins
Executive Assistant
Brandon is a Business Administration major at Morgan State University, expecting to graduate in May 2025 with a current GPA of 3.0. His experience includes founding and leading Church Kids Clothing and serving as the Executive Assistant at Kingdom Avenue, where he found love in serving. He has also contributed to peace campaigns as a Summer Intern at St. Sabina Church. Brandon possesses skills in Project Management, Communication, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Organization. His interests range from Traveling and Event Planning to Peloton, Socializing, and Singing. Additionally, Brandon is affiliated with E&Y College MAP and Stein Scholars of Chicago.
Lisa Wyatt
Board Member
Lisa is an accomplished and experienced educator that spent 22 years inside the classroom before transitioning to youth community services.
Nychole Burts
Board Member
Nychole is real estate professional who has developed multiple properties in the Chicagoland area.
Alan Burts
Board Member
Alan is environmental engineer with years of experience in critically assessing complex issues. He is passionate about the environmental health of underserved communities.