A
bout us
Leadership and Arts Coalition is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to use the arts to improve and enhance the educational landscape in marginalized communities. We understand the importance of bringing together individuals and entities to improve the outcomes for all. Our primary goal is to raise awareness and money to support artistic expression through unity, inclusion, and bridging economic gaps.
Leadership and Arts Coalition was founded two years ago by a group of creatives and community activists. During the founder’s professional careers, they noticed a lack of opportunity and education among the target audience. Our vision is to work closely with our partners across industries to teach, develop and train young people interested in pursuing a career in the arts and entertainment fields. Idleness and social disconnection are among the biggest problems for at risk-youth today. The vulnerable youth in Washington, DC (the nation’s capital) are ranked number one.
LAC recognizes artists as the true historical storytellers and empowers them to help communicate, educate, advocate, and bridge gaps in under-served communities. Our program aims to properly prepare aspiring artists, athletes, and entertainers on the business behind the fame, fortune, and stardom.
LAC also organizes workshops, programs, and events in sports, technology, financial literacy, as well as provide educational grants and scholarships. LAC conducts yearly fundraisers, festivals, sports tournaments, conferences, and seminars.
Clarence Carter
Co-Founder/Co-Chairman/President
US Army Veteran/Volunteer/Social Servant
BS Entertainment Business (Full Sail University
Cassandra "Cass" Riddick
Co-Founder/Co-Chairman/President
Executive Director
Indie Filmmaker/Entrepreneur/Social Servant
Passionate Artist/Compassionate Coach
BS Communications (Bowie State University)
Hunter Hawkins
Member/Social Media Manger/
Program Director/Basketball Coach
Senior Year at (University of Miami)
BS., ED., Sports Administration
Minor in Journalism and Creative Writing
Micah Thomas
Member/Program Director
Educator/Actor/Entrepreneur
DC Public Charter School Teacher
BS Communications & Culture (Howard University)
Kwanza Dixon
Member/Program Director
Entrepreneur/Writer
President of Gate Castings
Meet The Team
Egypt Dorsey
Email: ed.613.dr@gmail.com
Member/Program Director
Entrepreneur/Administrator/Creative
Meet Our Partners
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Meet Our Affiliates
Constitutient Services Worldwide
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"We have one guiding purpose—to empower citizens to complete their goals".
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Clarence Carter
CEO/President
Cassandra Riddick
Vice-President
Karen McFarlane
Founder of Kaye Media Partners
President of New York AMA
Danny Jiminian
Attorney
Entertainment Law, Business, IP, Nonprofits
Latino Creative/Jeet Kune Do/USMC Vet
Elecia James
"The Girl Ambassador"
Educator/Motivational Speaker/Musician
Author
Former Chief of Staff for the National Council of Women
Mike Mulleavey
Board of Director of Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts Studio Program
