Board of Directors

  • Destiny Wimpye - Founder

    Destiny Wimpye - Founder

    Destiny Wimpye (she/her) is from Atlanta, Georgia. She studied at the Colburn Dance Academy and Pacific Northwest Ballet School, both on full scholarship, and attended summer courses at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Debbie Allen Dance Academy, School of American Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and Chautauqua Dance Program. She joined Pacific Northwest Ballet as an apprentice in 2022 and corps de ballet in 2023.

  • Keisa Glover

    Keisa Glover - Board President

    Keisa Glover (she/her) is a dedicated social worker with over 25 years of experience helping individuals and families in need. She is committed to creating positive change in her community and supports vulnerable populations in gaining stability. Her strong connections with community partners will improve our outreach and collaboration, amplifying our impact. Keisa's knowledge will be essential as we aim to reach those who can benefit from our programs, ensuring we meet the varied needs of the individuals and families we assist.

  • Anthony Burrell

    Anthony Burrell

    Anthony Burrell (he/him), associate professor of dance at Boston Conservatory at Berklee, is a celebrated artist and educator. Founder of the Anthony Burrell Center for Dance in Atlanta, he has choreographed for Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, and Broadway, blending classical and commercial styles while championing BIPOC arts education.

  • Courtney Bear

    Courtney Bear

    Courtney Bear (she/her) has been involved in the arts since early childhood.  She trained and performed as a dancer, singer and in musical theater.  More recently, Courtney has had a career in medical sales, while continuing her involvement in the arts by serving on the board for different dance organizations.  Passionate about the value of arts education for young people, she is an enthusiastic advocate for kids to have the opportunity to experience dance and the discipline and lessons that it has to offer.

  • Tori Crawford

    Tori Crawford (she/her) is the Executive Director of the Jamal Crawford Foundation, where she leads efforts to support the community and help underprivileged youth. With over ten years in the non-profit field, she understands community needs and is committed to building strong partnerships. Tori focuses on effectively using resources to ensure that programs align with the foundation's goals for lasting change. She actively creates opportunities for young people to succeed. Under her guidance, the foundation has grown and improved its services, positively impacting many lives. Tori Crawford exemplifies true leadership in social impact.