About Us
Uplifting Young Leaders via Innovation
The team at the Leadership Genesis Project has worked tirelessly to establish a nonprofit organization and execute plans to accomplish audacious first-year goals. Our team is comprised of award recipients who were selected in their 8th-grade school year and have remained team members
We ensure that the Leadership Genesis Project remains youth-focused and youth-led by requiring that 50% of our Board of Director members are between the ages of 14 and 21 years old. Our team members who are responsible for the various teams in our organization were recognized as exceptional student leaders in 8th grade and given impactful roles and responsibilities in one or more teams of the Leadership Genesis Project
If you would like to get involved in the Leadership Genesis Project, reach out to us via our contact page
Executive Director
William McClain
William McClain, a junior at Stanford University, enjoys flag football, socializing, and historical sites. Majoring in Management Science & Engineering, he aims to be an impactful serial entrepreneur. His favorite part of being a team member is witnessing the continuous growth of team members, organizational projects, and external supporters.
Assistant Executive Director
Jayda Bell
Jayda Bell, a senior at A.R. Johnson Magnet, is passionate about art, graphic design, and gaming. Her intended major is sociology. She aspires to be a non-profit CEO and serves as LGP's Assistant Executive Director. Her favorite part of being a team member is organizing tasks to facilitate seamless workflows.
InternCX Coordinator
Ganeise Butler
Ganeise Butler, a senior at A.R. Johnson Magnet, loves volleyball, track & field, music, and movies. Her intended major is in engineering. Pursuing engineering, she aims to work in tech and serves as LGP's InternCX Coordinator. Her favorite part of being a team member is the opportunity to work and learn from peers while making connections for the future.
Awards Coordinator
Shelby Smith
Shelby Smith, a 9th-grade student at A.R. Johnson Magnet, enjoys volleyball and horseback riding. Her major is in sports medicine. With an interest in working for a professional sports team, she serves as LGP's Award Coordinator. Her favorite part of being a team member is bonding and shared achievements within the team.
Fundraising Coordinator
Kiaja Wells
Kiaja Wells, an 8th-grade student at Langley Bath Clearwater, is fascinated by space, writing, and movies. Her intended major is neuroscience. She aims for a career in neuroscience and serves as LGP's Fundraising Coordinator. Her favorite part of being a team member is helping scholars gain the recognition they deserve.
Digital Media Coordinator
Keziah Nimo
Keziah Nimo, a senior at A.R. Johnson Magnet, enjoys braiding hair, reading, and mentoring underclassmen. Her intended major is chemistry with a potential minor in physics. She aims to become an ER physician and serves as LGP's Digital Media Coordinator. Her favorite part of being a team member is collaborating with like-minded individuals to accomplish goals.