Board members
About our Team

Joseph thomas
Founder
Joey is a razor-sharp visionary who has a huge heart to see everyday people do better, live better, and achieve better. He founded the organization designed to empower, lead and uplift young males in the Kansas City urban core through educational advancement

ladonna adams
president
Ladonna Adams is a woman of Vision and Purpose. Her primary role is Logistics, finding Partners and Funding for the Initiatives that the Foundation Sponsors each Year.

ronnica smith
vice president
Ms. Smith has served as Executive Board Member of the Foundation since 2007. She provides overall guidance and participates in the development of long-term strategy for the organization.