Organization Leadership 

Kayla Willis received her BA in Political Science and Spanish from Fisk University. In addition to founding MTN,  she is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, an employee for Douglasville's city management, and active advocate for all. She uses her endeavors to help fulfill her personal purpose. Kayla plans to go to graduate school to receive her Masters' in Political Analytics before beginning her political career.

Khadirah Muhammad is a senior Prelaw Political Science major with a minor in Nonprofit Leadership at Georgia State University. In addition to her service with MTN, she is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a Legal Administrative Assistant for KMCL, and often seeks out ways to be civically engaged within her community. Upon graduation, Khadirah plans to pursue a Master’s Degree in Public Health and a Juris Doctorate, to further her career focus on civil and human rights advocacy, amplifying her impact on marginalized communities.

Aspen Humes received her BA in Communication from Mississippi State University. She is currently a Master of Public Health candidate at Georgia State University and works as a GRA at the National SafeCare Training and Research Center. She is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and strives to be a beacon of change within her community.

Sariya received her B.S in Psychology and Spanish from Mercer University.  In addition to her work with MTN, she is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.  She is an entrepreneur and the girl's soccer coach at Westlake High School. She is an advocate for mental health development within minority adolescents and has a passion for sculpting the youth!

Elisha Dean-Ellis received  her BS in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology in December 2023. She previously served as a member of the first cohort of the MTN Teams Program. She currently lives in Austin, Texas working fulltime under an engineering team. Elisha has a passion for Privacy,  the creation of Inclusive technology and making the tech space inclusive. 

Oba Samaye received his A.B. In Economics from the University of Georgia. He is currently a M.S. candidate in Higher Education Administration and works as a GA at Texas A&M University. Oba has a passion for supporting students in their college journey and helping them in their growth and success.

Kahnia Bell is an alumna from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, receiving her BS in Civil Engineering in 2023.  She currently works for The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company as a Project Engineer. Throughout her college career, she was a member of plenty organizations whose purpose was to mentor and support students transitioning into college. One of her passions is bringing African American women into the construction industry and supporting their growth and success. 

Summer Clark is a recent graduate from Georgia State University with a B.B.A. in Hospitality Management and a minor in Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies. Summer was a well recognized student leader receiving a Royal Flame Leadership Award along with the Nell Hamilton Trotter Student Leadership Award. Summer served as President of 4 organizations and also received 10+ scholarships while in school. Summer is a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. and a competition choreographer for their home dance studio. Summer is actively pursuing a career path in community engagement and development.

Taylar Davis received her BS in Public Health with an Emphasis in Health Education and Promotion from Georgia Southern University. During college, she was involved in numerous organizations including Leading Women of Tomorrow’s executive board and the 2022 Cohort team of More than Numbers. She is passionate about helping overlooked communities obtain access to proper education and healthcare. Taylar has plans to continue her education by pursuing her Masters in Health Informatics in the fall of 2024. 

Maya Hood is a journalist and public relations professional. While born on the southside of Chicago, she received her bachelor's degree from Fisk University in Nashville, TN. She has since found her purpose and passion in storytelling and service, specifically in higher education. Maya believes in "paying it forward" and bridging the opportunity gap between the youth and HBCU and southern schools. She is currently in graduate school to receive her master's in PR while working tirelessly to promote increased resources and education for the next generation.

Tykerria Jones  has obtained a Associate’s Degree from East Mississippi Community College and Bachelors Degree from Mississippi State University in Psychology. Tykerria managed to involve herself in many different organizations such as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, SGA, Black Student Association, Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa, Presidential Scholars, I.D.E.A.L Woman, Eastern Belle Dancers, Student Ambassadors, and an  orientation leader while working as an assistant store manager at Rue21. In the future , she plans on continuing school to become a psychiatrist.