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Solving Questions

We teach youth entrepreneurship and empowerment –through hair.

Our Why

The world can be trash—especially to Black and Brown girls. At Ahead, we’re not sugarcoating it.

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We’re building the spaces our girls deserve: spaces where they’re seen, heard, and celebrated. Through hair, we teach leadership. Through braiding, we spark confidence. Through community, we grow young entrepreneurs who know their worth.

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This is empowerment that starts at the root.

Meet The Team

Board of Directors

Jasa Perry

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Rebecca Kiely

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Karinna Wesley

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Patricia Harris

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Karrie Taylor

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Jonathan Goodell

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Our Partners

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  • Do you host workshops and camps for schools?
    Yes, absolutely! Complete our partnership inquiry.
  • I have a son who would love this. Can he participate?
    Inclusivity is one of our core values. This means we welcome everyone at Ahead Academy! But since there are so few camps offering programs specifically Black and Brown girls, our curriculum is created with young girls of color in mind. While we accept all students in our program, please know that the focus of our curriculum and programming will remain the same. Email hello@aheadacademy.org with questions.
  • My child is not Black but I would love for them to participate in this! Can they attend Ahead Academy?
    Inclusivity is one of our core values. This means we welcome everyone at Ahead Academy! But since there are so few camps offering programs specifically Black and Brown girls, our curriculum is created with young girls of color in mind. While we accept all students in our program, please know that the focus of our curriculum and programming will remain the same. Email hello@aheadacademy.org with questions.
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