Our commitment to change lives  resonates  throughout the  organization. 

Established in 2016

L.A.V.A. means LEARNING ABILITIES for VICTORY and ACHIEVEMENT...the organization began in 2016. It was designed to teach life skills to inner-city youth. We believe that inside the hearts and minds of our youth there dwells endless, dormant, lava-like waiting to be activated and manifest its power to the world.  

Our Goal

Educate, Empower, Expose, and give access to limitless opportunities  ​

Core Values 

​​Faith 
Unconditional Love 
Family 
Education 
Creative Genius 

Our Team

Dr. Tania Lodge
​Mental Health Services Coordinator 

Dr. Erica Glover 
President of the Service Quality Administrative Directors  (S.QU.A.D.)

Brandon Williamson​ 
Public Relations Officer (PRO) 
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Brian Jackson 
Vice President/Director of Community Development 

Kila Nash 
Self-care and Wellness Specialist  

Coach Nicole Burke 

Community Resource Support Services and Snow Angels  

Coach Ryan Burke 
Marketing Coordinator and Outreach

Marcus L. Bentley 
Founder/CEOO

Coach Bryant Dickerson
Action Director (AD) of the Able Athletes Division