OUR MISSION
Believe In A Dream fosters confidence and growth in youth through immersive experiences in entrepreneurship, leadership, and the arts.
OUR VISION
Inspire the next generation to Dream. Believe. Do.
OUR VALUES
Inclusion | Creative Connection | Community
THE PROBLEM
You cannot have economic development and community development without youth development!
Our society thrives on artistry, entrepreneurial spirit, and leadership to drive progress. New creative ideas and new businesses generate economic activity that builds vibrant communities and enriches our world. Yet, our schools often lack the resources and programs that expose young people to these essentials.
Arts education has experienced decades of declining funding, entrepreneurship curriculum has largely been nonexistent, and transformational leadership seems absent in many sectors of our society. Additionally, programs and activities held in the routine school environment do not always inspire young people’s creativity and outside-the-box thinking.
That’s where Believe In A Dream comes into the picture!
OUR SOLUTION
By pursuing our mission and creating immersive experiences outside of the typical school environment, we work to foster creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and leadership mentality among young people in our community, inspiring the next generation to Dream, Believe, and Do — that is, to dream big, to believe in themselves and their abilities, and to take action and risk.
OUR ORGANIZATION
Believe In A Dream Inc. is an Indiana registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All gifts may be tax deductible. Please consult with your accountant.
OUR TEAM
JAMAL ROBINSON
Founder
JEFF ROBERTS
Pave The Path Founder & Program Director
ERIC TOY
Tech For Tomorrow Program Director
MEGAN MCCLELLAN
Executive Director
COLLEEN PHILLIPS
Arts Program Director
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS & ADVISORS
LANITRA BERRY
President
JAMAL ROBINSON
Board Member
MATT SCHIEBEL
Board Member
ASHLEY (WARREN) MCDANIEL
Board Member
RILEY JOHNSON
Vice President
VALENTINE WHITE XAYARATH
Board Member
LISA D. GIVAN
Board Member
TIM RAINES, PHD
Board Member
ANTIONE DRAKEFORD
Treasurer
DR. AUDREY FRISON-ROBINSON
Board Member
MATT PETTIT
Board Member
KARI ENGO
Board Member