TEAMWORK MAKES THe DREAM WORK

mENTAL HEALTH

experts

Rya Irons, B.S.

With a passion for mental health empowerment, Rya brings a blend of professional insight and hands-on experience. After serving as a mentor in the inaugural 2025 cohort, Rya was invited to serve as coordinator for both mental health curriculum and the mentor matches. Dr. Irons-in-training, Rya’s professional detail and advanced research produces quality mental health impact.

Mental Health & Mentor Coordinator

Oklahoma State Univ. Scholar-Athlete

Univ. of North Texas Graduate Researcher

Jonelle Massey, B.S., M.S.

Agility Counseling Group - Licensed Therapist

Xavier Univ. Scholar-Athlete

Mrs. Massey leads the Mental Health training for CHAMPS. As progenitor and CEO of Agility Counseling Group, Jonelle oversees and manages the mental health training for mentors and develops supervisors with clarity and care. A clinically licensed therapist, a graduate of Xavier Univ., and a three-sport scholar athlete, the former Jonelle Riley brings a vast array of knowledge, education, lived experience, and exposure to the CHAMPS program. Mrs. Massey’s support of the vision and impact on the mission is immeasurable and invaluable.

LEADERSHIP Coaches

  • Tamara Celeste, B.S., M.S.

    Mind-Body Performance Coach, Positive Psychology

    University of Florida Scholar-Athlete

    Professional Basketball: WNBA, Europe, Asia

  • Kenny Glenn, B.S., M.A.

    Character and Executive Leadership Coach

    Bestselling Author of Question Everything

    Miami University Scholar-Athlete

    Professional Track: Honduras

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Executive team

  • Amber "AB" Stocks

    Director of Advancement

  • Corie blount

    Strategic Advisor

    Gradu8 Inc.

  • Bishop Kevin D. McCraney

    Chaplain

    Greater Zion Temple

PROGRAM Partners

  • Keyz 2 Life

    Mr. Abasi Key

    Mentee Support Systems

  • Person Centered Athlete Network - PCAN

    Ms. Aubrey Massey

    Student-Athlete Mental Health Summit

  • Queen City Foundation

    Mr. Treigg Turner, Executive Director

    Scholarship Partner

  • Top Achievers Foundation

    Mr. Lawrence Mann

    Plano/Dallas, Texas - Chapter Host

patron appreciation

  • Brian Agler

    Wittenberg Univ. VP

    5x Basketball Champion

    *2016 LA Sparks

  • McGuff Family

    Letitia and Kevin McGuff & Family

  • Mama C

    “Free At Last” Proprieter

  • Christ Church Cathedral Cincinnati

    Rev. Brian Blayer

  • Larry Harrison

    NBA and Collegiate Coach