about us
Connect the Dots is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering THE youth by providing targeted programming and essential resources. Through iNSPIRING initiatives, we bridge the gap between talent and opportunities, fostering both immediate impact and long-term positive change.
Join us in shaping the future and opening doors for the youth to a world of possibilities.
Free laptops provided by Beyond Basketball, Inc. given to LATAM students
Kiara Zhanyea
Illuminating Paths to Potential:
We take a holistic approach to youth empowerment, emphasizing targeted programming and essential resources, with a focus on fostering meaningful mentorship connections for sustained personal and professional growth. Our vision is a future where every youth has access to the tools and opportunities to unlock their full potential, creating a community where mentorship and resources break down barriers, allowing talent to thrive without limitations.
CONNECT THE DOTS
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
MEET Your connects:
Founder & president
Khayla Swain
vICE PRESIDENT
Eric Baiden-Quayson
Student Representative
Ryan Privette
Chief financial officer
Elijah Strickland
Professional Development Officer
Nyemah Jenkins
uPCOMING EVENTS
10.29.2024- Innagural SOUTHEAST FRESHMAN EXPERIENCE
TBD- 2024- cLASSROOM DRIVE
TBD-2025- pROM sPONSORSHIP
tbd- 2025- Southeast senior experience
tbd - 2025- yOUTH WOMEN’S bASKETBALL EVENT
CONNECT THE DOTS
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
Southeast senior experience:
400+
Students Served
50+
Alumni Participants
20
Teachers & Volunteers
18
Sponsorships (food & prizes)
Spotlight on Our 2024 Prom Sponsorship Recipient:
Aniyah Sherrod
We are thrilled to announce that Connect the Dots CHOSE Aniyah Sherrod as this year’s recipient of our annual prom sponsorship! A standout student with a bright future ahead, Aniyah was selected not only for her academic achievements but also for her dedication to her community.
Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, we were able to make Aniyah’s prom experience unforgettable by contributing to her hair, nails, shoes, and stunning dress. It’s moments like these that remind us of the power of community and the impact we can have when we come together to support and uplift young women like Aniyah.
To all of our donors and partners, we couldn’t have done it without you. Together, we’re not just celebrating prom night—we’re celebrating the bright future of our next generation.
2023-2024 Sponsors:
