Team

Ryan is the Vice President of the Civic Association, “Empowering Newark’s Future.” He was previously a candidate in the 2017 School Board election for the City of Newark as a member of the Community Team, running as an advocate for students with special needs.  Ryan works as a Security Supervisor for Rutgers University-Newark Department of…

Matt Williams, a Newark native, focuses on promoting the many positive initiatives happening within the urban community. In addition to sharing information, Williams’ uses his various visual media skills to share his profound love for his city. He blogs on impactful topics and events centered around art, culture, entrepreneurship, and resident accomplishments. He specializes in…

In 2007, Amanda Holmes founded Virtually Assured Administrative Services (VAAS). VAAS provides an array of virtual services including event planning, fundraising concepts, human resources, marketing, media and public relations, community relations, written proposals, organizational and executive services. Holmes has intentionally made career choices that have aligned with her personal commitment to serve as a positive change…

After receiving a BA in Theatre Arts from Rutgers University, Rodney co-founded a theatre company in NYC where he produced, directed and wrote original plays for the stage for several years throughout New York City.  In 2013 he founded a production company with self-minded talented individuals from previous projects called Fictional Films. Most recently his short…