Gretchen Jones TOrbert, Ph.D., CHLC
"Empowering People One Step At A TIme"
Founder/ CEO
THE CORE TEAM- SOuth East
Dr. Corey Jaye Barnes
Dr. Corey Jaye Barnes
Dr. Corey Jaye Barnes
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Provides overall leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for all EAG operations, ensuring alignment with the mission to advance educational opportunities for underserved youth and families.
Ralph T. Jones
Dr. Corey Jaye Barnes
Dr. Corey Jaye Barnes
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Oversees day-to-day organizational management, ensures programs run efficiently, manages staff performance, and coordinates strategic initiatives.
Dr. Melissa Smith
Dr. Corey Jaye Barnes
Dr. Melissa Smith
Chief Academic Officer (CAO)
Directs academic programming, tutoring standards, curriculum design, and instructional excellence for all EAG educational services.
THE CORE TEAM- North West
Dr. Samantha Edison
Dr. Samantha Edison
Dr. Samantha Edison
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Manages the organization’s financial health, including budgeting, audits, grants, and donor fund allocation.
Dr. Ebony Tills
Dr. Samantha Edison
Dr. Samantha Edison
Executive Director of Community Partnerships
Builds partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and corporations to expand outreach, sponsorships, and service opportunities.
Dr. David Robinson
Dr. Samantha Edison
Dr. David Robinson
Director of Tutoring and Academic Services
Oversees K–12 tutoring, online learning platforms, and assessment data to ensure measurable student growth.
