Tony is the founder of the YNOT Scholarship Foundation (YSF). He is a strong advocate for education and a proud alum of Tuskegee University. He is a motivator, team member and his artistic mindset helps to create unique ways to give back. 

Founder

Haley Lee is a native of Mobile, AL. She graduated from The University of Alabama where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Human Development with a concentration in Family Studies. Her overall goal is to become a school counselor because of her love and desire to help children who struggle behaviorally, emotionally, and socially. Professionally, she serves as a Prevention Educator for the Child Abuse Prevention Services where she provides education programs for children and seeks to end child abuse through increased community and education awareness. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, watching makeup tutorials, and reading. Being once a college student, she understands the importance of scholarship. She is a strong advocate of the YNOT scholarship foundation. 

Executive Secretary

As a creative and fearless thinker, Brittani uses her prowess in public relations and digital content creativeness to help position brands and businesses to gain more exposure, stay relevant, impact the community, and keep consumers engaged. 

Brittani currently serves as the Digital Content & Engagement Coordinator at KC Projects PR, where she uses her knowledge of social media to create digital content that continuously pushes clients forward and collaborates along side the public relations team to further yearly goals with digital support. 

Public Relations

Breanna Wright is a notable expressive Birmingham, Al native. With much passion for her work she is a fashionable stylist; and hair/makeup artist, with big city dreams. Breanna has always had a love for all things beautiful but discovered a hidden passion for the work after her freshman year at Auburn University.

Putting faith in herself and her dreams, Breanna enrolled in Regency Beauty Institute where her passion was fully activated. She received her cosmetologist license in 2013 and is now a freelance artist as well as a stylist at Keenan’s Artistry located in Homewood, Al.

Breanna hopes to use her craft to make an impact on the world. Uplifting the people by adding culture to beauty she is determined to use her platform to bring awareness to black culture and injustice.

Any occasion is always the “WRIGHT” occasion for Breanna to serve you. You can reach her by phone at 205.800.0204 or by email at ibwright.thewrightway@gmail.com.

Beauty Stylist

Julian S. Grant is a proud native of Birmingham, AL. He attended the illustrious Ramsay High School and then matriculated to Alabama A&M University, where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. Most recently in 2016, Julian received his Master's Degree in Information Engineering Management from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Professionally, Mr. Grant serves as a Commercial Account Manager for Alabama Power Company where he primarily works hand in hand with local commercial businesses to ensure that they are optimizing their energy efficiency. He is a strong proponent of the YNOT Foundation's mission and will be serving as the project manager for the upcoming YSF Events.

Project Manager

Ashley Nicole is a University of Alabama Graduate. With a Bachelors Degree in Geology, a minor in Computer Technology, and a Masters of Public Administration, Ashley is the CEO of Koll Kay & Company, LLC. Where she coordinates, designs and direct elegantly  professional  weddings & events.  She holds seven years of experience as a Petroleum Geologist at the Geological Survey of Alabama where she conducted oil & gas research. She has coordinated and designed annual events for the University of Alabama’s Athletic Department. In addition, she is a former Adopt-a-School Coordinator & Co-Coordinator,  and former United Way Coordinator. Ashley is a proud sponsor of the Druid City Garden Project and The Black Alumni Association of the University of Alabama and advocate of the YNOT Scholarship Foundation.

Event Coordinator

Kenosha Lewis, Born and raised in The Magic City, Birmingham, AL. Branded as KLEW; Mother to a precious angel, Malachi Lewis (The Messenger) who is my pride & joy. I enjoy modeling, raising my son and encouraging peers to be the best version of themselves. I have been in the business of modeling for 7+ years now, and was a part of The 2nd Annual YSF Fashion Show, held at Woodrow Hall last year. In my spare time, I like to listen to music, take pictures & sleep. Being a first time Mother, sleep rarely finds me these days. My ultimate goal in life is to help anyone that allows me to, to become the person that God predestined them to be, one person at a time. ~KLEW; Keep Love Embedded Within 

Model Coordinator

Aleisha Herring, professionally known as Adot, began her métier in fashion in 2012. It all started as a hobby to relieve stress but after posting her completed pieces to social media she garnered a little attention that turned into inquiries from followers who quickly turned into clientele. Adot describes the finishing product as the most gratifying part of being a designer as well as her ability to surprise herself with her abilities while simultaneously pleasing her clients.

ADOT- Another Defintion of Talent 

Stylist