Executive team
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Ty Woods
Executive Director Ty Woods has been in the youth development/education industry for over 15 years. She has worked for agencies such as: The Jenesse Center, Family Resource, Domestic Violence & Sexual Assualt Council, Boys and Girls Club, City of Covina, and the Cobb County School District. Her experience has led her to receive recognition from local government officials and national agencies for her work in youth leadership, nonprofit development and Arts/Music Education advocacy. Her education spans over a decade starting with an Associates in Early Childhood Education, a Bachelors degree in Business Management from Life University, where she graduated Valedictorian, and an MBA from Coles College of Business. Through her leadership, the organization's revenue has grown significantly, by over 300% in one year, and she continues to forge contacts that are beneficial to the organization. To contact Ms. Woods, please email her at twoods@artportunityknocks.org. |
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Michael Bracey
Director of Community & Artist Relations Michael began working for the organization over 8 years ago as volunteer, and his hard work and tenacity did not go unnoticed. With his college experience and life knowledge, he has grown the Community Service pillar almost single-handedly, forging relationships with the military and corporate partners. He is the direct contact person for all outside events and is the person who brings in celebrity artists/musicians for events and mentorship opportunities. To contact Michael Bracey, email him at mbracey@artportunityknocks.org. |
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Chris "Alpha Knocks" Woods
Director of Operations & The School of Technical Arts Chris Woods has over 18 years of experience as a Music Producer/Audio Engineer and Instructor. He has been in youth development and empowerment for several non-profits across the globe for 15 years. He has been teaching kids/teens how to produce music, make beats, edit, compose, and record songs live. He also trains students on how to run live events. The creator of Camp Beat Knocks and Business developer and coach, he runs our Technical Arts Department, which includes Video Production, Music Production, and Audio Engineering. He is also the point of contact for any classes in this field, as well as any live event. He has a Bachelors Degree in Audio Production from the Art Institute of Atlanta. To contact Chris Woods, email him at cwoods@artportunityknocks.org. |
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Nija Nelson
Executive Assistant Nija Nelson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Film/Video and Music from Georgia State University. Upon graduation, Nija took an Office Manager & Film/TV associate position at Atlanta Models and Talent where she gained years of administrative and entertainment industry experience. She later found true fulfillment in helping students develop themselves personally and professionally, as well as creatively. Nija is an arts educator with 6 years of experience working with youth. She lets' the words of Robert Schuller guide her personally and in her work with students, “What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?” To contact Nija Nelson, email her at nnelson@artportunityknocks.org. |
Meet our Coaches
Our instructors are totally awesome! With industry experience and college degrees, Artportunity Knocks brings the best of the best to teach your little one how to succeed in the industry as an independent artist.
Artportunity Knocks "DREAM" Team:
Artportunity Knocks "DREAM" Team:
Atlanta Heights Charter School - Before/After-school program
Treyonna Fraizer
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Pam
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Keon Merriett
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Karen Johnson
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Perkerson - After-school program
Michael Bracey
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Jonas Ho
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Jessica Bracey
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specialty Intructors
Mandi B. Mpezo
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Sean Mills
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Carla Rascoe
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Gil Braum
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