The team is supported by volunteers and third-party professionals who bring additional expertise and support to ensure the successful implementation of the programs.
Ninfa Lecolant - President.
A classroom teacher with extensive experience in education and youth development, guiding NEA's programming and its relationships with schools and families.
Diego Lecolant - Secretary
Builds and manages NEA's partnerships with national education providers and leads the planning of the organization's workshops, events, and projects.
Natalia Lecolant - Treasurer
A registered nurse whose clinical background helps ensure NEA's health and wellness content is accurate and age-appropriate.
Michael Brooks -Board Member
A licensed hypnotherapist focused on mindset and stress management, helping shape how NEA teaches young people to work with their own thinking.
Julie Brooks - Board Member
A licensed hypnotherapist and nutritionist whose work on nutrition, sleep, and daily habits informs NEA's physical wellness programming.
Floyd Fuller – Board Member
An owner-operator in the trucking industry with a deep commitment to mentoring young people and showing them what building a business of your own actually takes.
Cynthea Williams - Board Member
A master facilitator and military veteran specializing in inclusive education and advocacy, helping drive NEA's community volunteer efforts.
Ted Sandalakis -Board Member
Twenty years in the mortgage industry and a longstanding commitment to mentorship, bringing strategic guidance to NEA's mission and initiatives.