TEAM
We proudly collaborate across varied life experiences, backgrounds,
skill-sets and passions to practice and demonstrate
Variations of Excellence—as a part of the BRAVE way (in our name BRAVE - Building Resilience Awareness & Variations of Excellence).
BOARD
YOUNG PEOPLE
PARTICIPANTS
BRAVE youth provide peer support in community with each other along their learning journey. Youth collaborate to create and share with their educators and administrators as a part of BRAVE programs.
BOARD
EDUCATORS
PARTNERS
Principals, administrators, and teachers who partner with BRAVE are valuable team members who work with youth, within schools, Community Centers, nonprofits, and with BRAVE staff.'
STAFF
THERESA Az'Lee Romance
FOUNDER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Theresa Az'Lee Romance is a credible messenger as an example of how someone can turn tragedies into triumphs. As a Black youth in the Seattle Public School District, she was provided with standardized curriculum and wasn't embraced to believe that she could do more and be more—both in school and beyond school. She suffered as a result—emotionally, mentally, socially, and academically—and perpetuated racial biases including becoming a high school drop-out.
Through hard work and grit, Theresa found and navigated her own path to success, which has included multiple college degrees and a fulfilling career journeying with people who experience similar struggles. Her goal is to help individuals and groups find a path to their own success. Theresa has used the tools and resources offered in BRAVE programs—dedicated to individuals accessing into their greatest potential. Theresa is a visionary and leader in social justice and personal development in schools and the workplace.
Theresa earned her Master of Arts in Information Technology Administrative Management at Central Washington University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Social Science with a minor in Information Technology Administrative Management from the same institution.
For the past seven years, Theresa has developed personal development curriculum, facilitating personal development workshops, and empowering young people to embrace their brilliance. Recently, Theresa founded her own consulting agency—Spark Performance—with offerings both for adults and young people optimizing their career performance.
Henry Coleman
TRAILBLAZERS PROGRAM
Heru Coleman is an alumnus of Lehman College in the Bronx, NY. Out of the desire to see his father’s work come to life, Heru became a videographer and content creator in 2015. He is also an independent filmmaker, editor, and graphic design specialist whose work centers on capturing the history of the Black diaspora and connecting that holistic history to contemporary issues today. Heru is the co-founder of Panther Prince Productions and has partnered with Se7en Media (Las Vegas) and 3 Milli Productions (Atlanta) on various creative projects.
BOARD
Kevin Baker
At the intersection of educational excellence and social transformation stands Kevin Baker, a distinguished consultant and thought leader whose work is reshaping how organizations approach equity, inclusion, and cultural responsiveness. With dual master's degrees in Education and Psychology, Kevin brings a uniquely integrated perspective to organizational development and systemic change.
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Melvin Parker
Melvin Parker, a Buffalo, NY native and new resident of the Pacific Northwest, is excited to join the BRAVE Board. He brings extensive experience in public service, having worked as an investigative attorney with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and as an Assistant District Attorney in Erie County. Melvin has a longstanding commitment to youth and education through board service, youth athletics, and teaching in higher education. He holds degrees in Political Science, History, Public Management, and Taxation, earned his law degree from SUNY Buffalo, and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Health Services Administration.
LABRIA Allen
Labria is a dedicated community caregiver known for her warm spirit and giving heart. A skilled hair stylist and caterer, her homestyle soul food and creative presentation are well-loved in the community. Above all, she is a proud mother of two whose role as a parent continues to inspire her commitment to care, community, and excellence.
We're Recruiting COMMITTED Board members!
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