PURPOSE

Inspired Heart is a 501(c)(3) organization that partners with educational institutions and local businesses to deliver STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)-focused programming, including education, mentorship and skills-based development, to high school students in the metro Atlanta area. The goal of these efforts is to inspire an interest in STEM-related career fields and lay the groundwork for future success.

HISTORY

The inspiration for Inspired Heart Youth Empowerment grew out of a shared passion for community and a desire to give back. Former colleagues - Dereck Purnell, Darretta Whitfield, Andrea Pettway, Tredrick Jackson and Janice ReShae - felt compelled to pay forward the successes they experienced in their own careers and decided to achieve this through mentorship and educational opportunities for young people in Atlanta. After much thought and planning, 'Inspired Heart Youth Empowerment, Inc.' was formed in 2017.

LEADERSHIP

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  Dereck Purnell

Founder / Executive Director

Darretta Whitfield

    President Board of Directors

Andrea Pettway

Board Member

Pamela McDaniel

Board Member

      Tony Jones

Board Member

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Thea Pettway

Board Member

Tredrick Jackson

Board Member

Catherine Phillips-Purnell

    Co-Founder

Dr. Helen Hall

Advisory Board Member

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Janice ReShae

Board Member

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