Meet the Team

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Danitra Jackson, BSW
Co-Founder & Executive Director

Parent and NonProfit Liasion

Visionary leader, nonprofit liaison, and passionate advocate for youth, she leads Empowered to Achieve with heart and strategy.

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Donavan Jackson
Co-Founder, COO

Director of Media & Marketing

As creative strategist and operations lead, he builds ETA’s brand, runs the media team, and keeps everything running smoothly with vision and precision.

Breanna Cotton, BS in Chemistry
Co-Founder, CFO

Director of Student Relations

Financial backbone and student mentor, she guides ETA’s youth with encouragement, accountability, and care, ensuring every student feels seen and supported.