RICQUEL ARCHER, Founder + CEO
12 years of youth development experience, 9 years of non profit development, program management, fundraising, and event planning. Thrives on creating partnerships and team building to CREATE change. Serves as a mentor and volunteer with C+Co and in local schools.
KEVIN FOSTER, Board Member, Chair
28 years of non profit management, community leader, mentor, and father. Kevin provides oversight to daily operations and policies/procedures for Create + Co.
DANIELLE GENUNG, ADVISOR
Former Louisiana State University athlete, event production, and Senior Director of HR for Jurassic Quest. Danielle provides oversight to operations or policies.
Kiaya Johnson, Program Coordinator
First generation college graduate from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Applied Science, News and Media Studies. Kiaya manages our Fit For The Future Leadership Program and our Alumni Association.
darius ford, intern
Create + Collaborate founding member, first generation college student, majoring in Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies at Texas Christian University. Darius assists with campus visits and student recruitment.
LAURA SOriano, Volunteer Coordinator
6 years in non profit management and youth development. Laura has served in the community she lives in through her local community center since high school. She mentors our student-led Serve Team and manages our volunteers/mentors.
CARLA ROBERTSON, INTERN
Create + Collaborate founding member, first generation college student, Majoring In Theater at Texas Christian University. Carla works on our development team with donor relations, fundraising and events.
DOMINIQUE COOKE, CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
First generation college graduate from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Science, Communications Studies. Dominique oversees all our programs including curriculum design and development. Dominique also manages all program staff and program partners.
RAQUEL PEREZ, board member, Co-Chair
25 years of non profit management, PreCollege + Career Readiness Programs + grant management. Raquel provides oversight to our CREATE COLLEGE programs and our grants.
LARRY BRAZIEL, Advisor
Former NFL player and 30 years non profit management + youth development. Larry provides athletic connections and partnerships for our CREATE ATHLETICS program.
Quinton “Q” PHillips, Board Member
Founding partner of Community Frontline, FWISD Board of Education Trustee, First generation college graduate from Prairie View A&M University. Q provides oversight to our community partnerships and racial equity practices.
Leticia Garcia-Arnold, board member
42 years first generation entrepreneur. Leticia specializes in business operations, event production, and mentoring. Leticia provides business operations and finance management for Create + Collaborate.
austin person, intern
Create + Collaborate founding member, majoring in Child Development at Texas Christian University. Austin assists with program design, mentor services, campus visits and member retention.
Danylle Martinez, Intern
First generation college student at Tarrant County Community College. Danylle assists with Create + Collaborate community service projects through our student led Serve Team.