Yolanda Acey, Executive Director and co-founder has always held a deep desire to advocate for the betterment of children. While working for over fifteen years with youth both inside and outside the classroom, she realized that the greatest impact for children is building moral character through critical thinking, problem solving and logical reasoning. Yolanda knew this would allow more youth, especially disadvantaged youth, to find and learn to express their voice. Yolanda holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English, a Master’s Degree in Community Development, a Specialist degree in Educational Leadership, as well as a Juris Doctorate Degree from Mississippi College School of Law.