Justus Cox - (Co Founder) is a graduate of Anderson University, in Anderson, SC, where he received his bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. He is now a 5th grade teacher at New Prospect Elementary Justus is originally from Greenville, SC where his family resides. He is a man of faith, family and community. In 2016, Justus was recognized as one of Anderson’s Independent Mail 20 under 40. . “I'm very passionate about education, not only in the classroom, but from a global perspective as well. I truly believe that education is the key to discontinuing the many cycles that plague our families, communities, and our educational system.”
Born and raised in Greenville, SC, Breylon Jones -(Co Founder) graduated from South Carolina State University where he studied Broadcasting Communications. After graduation, he started as an On-Air personality at 107.3 JAMZ, and he is also an after-school instructor for Communities in Schools at Welcome Elementary. Breylon founded Brilliant Views Productions, an online platform that highlights individuals trying to progress and uplift their communities. He plans to one day build his own state of the art community center and be a program director at a top radio station.
Andre Demetrius Sullivan - (Co Founder) is a 26 year old author actor and illustrator from Greenville, Sc. He attended Coastal Carolina University with a focus in Communications. In 2012, Sullivan established the Just Like Me campaign in order to create a less racially focused future for the youth of today. Since the release of Just Like Me, Sullivan has been awarded the Creative Brilliance award by TV, Film & Broadway actress Cee-Cee Michaela Floyd. He’s been featured on 96.3 The Block as a Black History Maker, as well as Upstate Parent Magazine.
Sullivan hopes to take his mission over seas, impacting the lives of children and adults on a global scale.

Dimagio Burnside - Director (Mentor)
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Dimagio is a husband and father from Greenville, SC, who has a background in business management, operations management and business development. He is passionate about integrating his skillsets alongside the Organizations vision.

Dimagio joined Young Brothers Academy, diving in head first on his belief in Young Brothers Academy’s mission, vision and values. As a Director, Dimagio brings innovative ideas, training and coaching to help others reach their highest potential. Being sure to set the bar high, pushing the organization ever forward.

Mykal Moore - Director (Mentor)

Mykal is from Aiken, SC and was raised in a loving home with a step-father, mother, and 2 older step-siblings. Mykal now lives in the Upstate of SC where he is joyfully married to Sarah Joy Moore, and they have a beautiful daughter, Christylor.



Mykal graduated from Anderson University in 2016. Mykal went on to teach in Greenville, SC for 2 years as a third grade and sixth grade teacher from 2016-2018.


Mykal now pursues full-time business as a business owner of Mykal Moore Enterprises, LLC in which he has-
•authored a book and workbook in 2019 entitled “Crazy Kids” centered around the topics of fatherlessness, forgiveness, and mentorship.


Mykal’s vision in life is to live a life full of maximized potential in all areas of his life that serves others and helps them maximize their purpose.