Founder & CEO Dr. Anthony Newkirk is a Native American & African American 10-year (1989-2000) USAF ammunition specialist veteran. Also formerly incarcerated (3 years in prison for DUI 2005-2008) and upon release achieved a Bachelor’s degree In Information Technology from Ottawa University in 2009, an MBA from Keller Graduate in 2010 and a Ph.D. in Information Technology from Capella University in 2019 and a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration from Virginia University of Lynchburg, an HBCU, in August 2023.

He is an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian Community, an Akimel O’odham tribal member (Tohono O’odham & Hopi lineage as well) that was born Chicago, Illinois and now resides in Phoenix, Arizona

Johanna Corpeno is of the Maya people and was born in Southern California. Johanna completed 200 hr. Indigenous Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training and became certified through Native Strength Revolution. Johanna Also has a deep-rooted passion for working with youth and has begun her certification in Vinyasa (trauma informed) Yoga for Youth. She has worked on deepening her mindset with a holistic approach, bringing the body, mind, and spirit together to form wellness. Johanna graduated from her program at the Southwest Institute of Healing arts in February 2021 as a Holistic Nutrition Wellness Practitioner, Life Coach, and Fitness Nutrition Educator- (Certified through NASM).


"We are blessed with a group of great team members - all of whom are focused on serving each and every student that walks through our door, with nothing short of life changing training."
Dr. Anthony Newkirk