Meet Our Founding Family
The Legacy of Brenda Jean Harrison Jones

Board Of Directors

Nicole M. Harrison
ChairWoman
Nikki Michelle Entertainment-Founder
Nicole Harrison is a Strategic Project Leader and Administrator with twenty-five years of experience supporting legal, corporate, and secondary education. She is dedicated to serving people within her community and implementing resources. Nikki is a certified Life Coach and Owner of Nikki Michelle Entertainment. She excels in completing diversity and inclusion training, and effectively applies her leadership and collaborative benevolence skills to foster inclusive environments.

Dr. Shana D. Goodson
Treasurer
SDG Multi-Enterprises - Owner/CEO
Dr. Shana D. Goodson is a higher education faculty member, who has spent several years as a non-profit executive, most notably an intricate member of the Ambassador Andrew Young Foundation. She is the Executive Director of On Time Breakthrough Ministries. Amongst many degrees Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at SUNY Brockport. She graduated with honors at Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan College with a Master’s of Divinity. Rev. Dr. Shana received her Doctor of Ministry degree from Oral Robert University.

Tonya Holmes
Secretary
Emory University
Tonya Holmes is honored to serve as a new Board Member of the Brenda Bear Foundation. With a heart for helping others and a strong commitment to community, Tonya is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and families. She looks forward to using her experience, compassion, and dedication to support the Foundation’s mission and help create meaningful change in the community.

Karla Beasley Hood
Community Member
Published Author
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Eddie Lemon Jr.
Community Member
GitDisWerk Fitness-Owner/CEO
Eddie Lemon Jr. is an entrepreneur, community organizer, and dedicated servant whose greatest passion is making a meaningful difference. As the owner of Git Dis Werk Fitness in Snellville, Georgia Eddie has Hosted MANY community events, including his companies own Breast Cancer Awareness initiative. His commitment to benevolence extends far beyond one event. Every year, he also gives back to families in need through an Angel Tree initiative, helping provide Christmas blessings for less fortunate families and children.
Executive Team

Jaleb J. Harrison
Executive Director
Snellville, GA
Jaleb Harrison is an experienced Operations & financial member within his community, a previous leader at Chick Fil A, a banker at Navy Federal, and Owner of Aurora Legacy, Jaleb has demonstrated a history of working in the community and serving in non profit organizations. A graduate of Georgia Cyber Academy, followed with studies at Gwinnett Technical College.

Jonathan L. Goodson
Academics Director
Loganville, GA
Jonathan Goodson has several decades of volunteering and teaching Special Education in the Gwinnett County School District. He obtained his A.A from Monroe Community College, and his B.S. in Early Childhood Education at Keuka College. Jonathan has a passion for community engagement and most notably he serves as a youth football coach, mentoring and tutoring at-risk youths.

Joshua J. Harrison
Athletic Director
Lawrenceville, GA
Joshua Harrison is the Owner of RevYou L.L.C. and social media platform, Litsocials. Having pursued his B.A. in Mass Communication at Savannah State University, he has demonstrated a history of communicating effectively across all corporate, sports, and entertainment arenas. He is also skilled in Creative and Strategic Initiatives.
Volunteer Team

David Andino Jr.
Volunteer
Snellville, GA

Kyra Sullivan
Volunteer
Snellville, GA
