Our mission is to empower, encourage and equip teens and young adults of all backgrounds by offering them the opportunity to transition from the teenage and young adult years into a life equipped with the self-confidence, positive attitude, leadership skills and life skills necessary to make a positive impact in their lives, families and communities while enjoying the excitement that is experienced during free our events.
To achieve this mission we offer FREE conferences, workshops and other events that teach important life skills, social skills and leadership skills so that all may attend no matter what their financial status may be. We strive to assist with the transition of the teen and young adult years by helping young people recognize their full potential and self-worth so that they boldly use their gifts and skills to become successful and productive members of society.
Our goal is to see multicultural young men and women set free from negative influence and temptations so that they may develop more positive lifestyles. We work hard to be an added benefit to the community (i.e. organizations, schools, businesses, churches, etc.) by providing an experience that is tailored to provide social, spiritual and emotional support to young people that will make a noticeable impact in every aspect of their lives.
I TIMOTHY 4:12 - 16 (NLT) Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.
BORN2BFREE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Priscilla Brooks, Founder/President
Priscilla Brooks is the Founder and C.E.O. of Born2BFree, Inc. During her decades of experience in working with teens and young adults she developed a passion to influence lives by creating a new beginning for some and a brighter future for others through events designed to provide the life skills and enhancement of their individual gifts in a fun environment while targeting specific interests, issues and needs of young people. After twenty-four years as a Paralegal, Priscilla retired from Denton County where she worked for nineteen (19) years in the Denton County Criminal District Attorney’s Office as one of three Senior Paralegals. Priscilla was an active member of the State Bar of Texas Paralegal Association and the local Denton County Paralegal Association. She also served over 5 years as Outreach Ministry Director at Macedonia Ministries in Lewisville, Texas until resigning to work with and serve the young people of Born2Bfree full-time. In her free time, Priscilla enjoys watching comedies, listening to music and spending time with family and friends.
Tyra Jones, M.Ed, Vice President
Tyra Jones moved to the Dallas/Fort Worth Area after graduating from West Brook High School. Tyra holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Speech Pathology from Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas, and a Master’s Degree in Education from Texas A & M University in Texarkana, Texas. She has been employed with Longview Independent School District for over thirteen years where she is the Secondary Instructional Specialist at Longview High School in Longview, Texas. Tyra believes in serving the community. In her spare time she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. In 2008, she was the Secretary in the Minister’s Wives Division in the Congress of Christian Education in Wiesbaden, Germany. She is also the General Secretary for the Texas Educational Baptist State Congress of Christian Education. Her mission and passion are to inspire others to live as God has predestined them.
Candace Clark, Secretary
A native of northern Illinois, Candace Hooker relocated to the DFW area in 2007 to continue her undergraduate studies. She graduated from the University of North Texas in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in News-Editorial Journalism. She currently works as a Project Analyst for Mr. Cooper Mortgage Company, one of the nation’s largest mortgage services, where she oversees the implementation of software and system enhancement projects for the company. Candace has been an active member of Born2Bfree for four years, serving on various committees and also serving as the Secretary for the Executive Board and the General Board.
Shayla Hamilton, Treasurer
Shayla Hamilton received a B.A in Business Administration and Finance at Clark Atlanta University and an MBA from Tarleton State University. She is currently a Finance Manager at The Coca-Cola Company where she is instrumental in implementing strategic initiatives for the National Retail Sales organization. As a strong advocate for empowering women and girls to use their God given talents to shatter glass ceilings and leave their marks on their community, she mentors young ladies and provides valuable insights to shape their professional development and provides resources for them to pursue their entrepreneurial goals. In addition to serving on the Debutante Committee, Shayla serves as Treasurer and choir member for Born2BFree. Shayla also serves as the Finance Clerk for the Delta Phi chapter of Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. and is a member of the finance and women’s leadership teams at Grace Community Church North Dallas. In her free time, Shayla enjoys reading, traveling, singing, and spending time with her daughter, friends, and family.
Beverly Daniels, Chaplain
Beverly Daniels was born and raised in Ft. Worth, Texas. She has over 40 years of experience working with and encouraging young people. After being a stay-at-home mom Beverly founded Sunrise Christian Academy in 1993 and have had the pleasure of speaking into young people lives to see them become successful individuals (doctors, attorneys, etc.). She is a faithful member of Good News International Christian Center where she serves on the Intercessory Team and After Touch Ministry ministering to the sick, bereaved families, and connecting members with resources as needed. In her free time, Beverly likes reading, listening to music, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Robin Ryan, Executive Board Member
Robin Ryan was born in Long Beach, California. Robin is one of the founding members and served over 15 years as the Born2BFree Executive Secretary. She has decades of experience working in various schools located in California and Texas which includes her work as liaison for First Five of California Program at the Long Beach School For Adults in the Long Beach Unified School System. Robin’s passion is serving the community and connecting people with resources and services. From feeding the hungry on the street, giving a listening ear to someone who need one, or just singing a song of comfort to cheer someone’s day, Robin has a passion for helping those in need. Robin believes all young people should have the opportunity to be exposed to and learn wonderful things that they may have never been able to encounter on their own. She has a passion to see all young men and women become a positive role-model, a law-abiding citizen and a mentor for other young people who will come behind them. In her spare, likes singing/song writing, traveling, and going to the movies.
April Harris, Executive Board Member
Eric Hooker, Sergeant-At-Arms
Priscilla Brooks, Founder/President
Priscilla Brooks is the Founder and C.E.O. of Born2BFree, Inc. During her decades of experience in working with teens and young adults she developed a passion to influence lives by creating a new beginning for some and a brighter future for others through events designed to provide the life skills and enhancement of their individual gifts in a fun environment while targeting specific interests, issues and needs of young people. After twenty-four years as a Paralegal, Priscilla retired from Denton County where she worked for nineteen (19) years in the Denton County Criminal District Attorney’s Office as one of three Senior Paralegals. Priscilla was an active member of the State Bar of Texas Paralegal Association and the local Denton County Paralegal Association. She also served over 5 years as Outreach Ministry Director at Macedonia Ministries in Lewisville, Texas until resigning to work with and serve the young people of Born2Bfree full-time. In her free time, Priscilla enjoys watching comedies, listening to music and spending time with family and friends.
Tyra Jones, M.Ed, Vice President
Tyra Jones moved to the Dallas/Fort Worth Area after graduating from West Brook High School. Tyra holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Speech Pathology from Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas, and a Master’s Degree in Education from Texas A & M University in Texarkana, Texas. She has been employed with Longview Independent School District for over thirteen years where she is the Secondary Instructional Specialist at Longview High School in Longview, Texas. Tyra believes in serving the community. In her spare time she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. In 2008, she was the Secretary in the Minister’s Wives Division in the Congress of Christian Education in Wiesbaden, Germany. She is also the General Secretary for the Texas Educational Baptist State Congress of Christian Education. Her mission and passion are to inspire others to live as God has predestined them.
Candace Clark, Secretary
A native of northern Illinois, Candace Hooker relocated to the DFW area in 2007 to continue her undergraduate studies. She graduated from the University of North Texas in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in News-Editorial Journalism. She currently works as a Project Analyst for Mr. Cooper Mortgage Company, one of the nation’s largest mortgage services, where she oversees the implementation of software and system enhancement projects for the company. Candace has been an active member of Born2Bfree for four years, serving on various committees and also serving as the Secretary for the Executive Board and the General Board.
Shayla Hamilton, Treasurer
Shayla Hamilton received a B.A in Business Administration and Finance at Clark Atlanta University and an MBA from Tarleton State University. She is currently a Finance Manager at The Coca-Cola Company where she is instrumental in implementing strategic initiatives for the National Retail Sales organization. As a strong advocate for empowering women and girls to use their God given talents to shatter glass ceilings and leave their marks on their community, she mentors young ladies and provides valuable insights to shape their professional development and provides resources for them to pursue their entrepreneurial goals. In addition to serving on the Debutante Committee, Shayla serves as Treasurer and choir member for Born2BFree. Shayla also serves as the Finance Clerk for the Delta Phi chapter of Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. and is a member of the finance and women’s leadership teams at Grace Community Church North Dallas. In her free time, Shayla enjoys reading, traveling, singing, and spending time with her daughter, friends, and family.
Beverly Daniels, Chaplain
Beverly Daniels was born and raised in Ft. Worth, Texas. She has over 40 years of experience working with and encouraging young people. After being a stay-at-home mom Beverly founded Sunrise Christian Academy in 1993 and have had the pleasure of speaking into young people lives to see them become successful individuals (doctors, attorneys, etc.). She is a faithful member of Good News International Christian Center where she serves on the Intercessory Team and After Touch Ministry ministering to the sick, bereaved families, and connecting members with resources as needed. In her free time, Beverly likes reading, listening to music, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Robin Ryan, Executive Board Member
Robin Ryan was born in Long Beach, California. Robin is one of the founding members and served over 15 years as the Born2BFree Executive Secretary. She has decades of experience working in various schools located in California and Texas which includes her work as liaison for First Five of California Program at the Long Beach School For Adults in the Long Beach Unified School System. Robin’s passion is serving the community and connecting people with resources and services. From feeding the hungry on the street, giving a listening ear to someone who need one, or just singing a song of comfort to cheer someone’s day, Robin has a passion for helping those in need. Robin believes all young people should have the opportunity to be exposed to and learn wonderful things that they may have never been able to encounter on their own. She has a passion to see all young men and women become a positive role-model, a law-abiding citizen and a mentor for other young people who will come behind them. In her spare, likes singing/song writing, traveling, and going to the movies.
April Harris, Executive Board Member
Eric Hooker, Sergeant-At-Arms