Get to know us

The goal of the Connection Crew Leadership Lab is to cultivate a diverse pipeline of empowered youth and emerging community leaders who possess the skills, confidence, and social capital necessary to improve their own economic mobility and contribute to positive systems-level change within their communities.

Our mission

To enable adolescents and adults with cognitive challenges and behavioral health requirements via inclusive socialization and community integration initiatives

Our vision

A community where people of all abilities are socially connected, supported, and valued.

Our values

  • Inclusivity and Accessibility

  • Fairness and Respect

  • Trauma-Informed Approach

  • Collaboration within the Community

  • Responsibility and Openness

white and black abstract painting
white and black abstract painting

Our team

Our strength lies in our individuality. Set up by Brandi Holmes, the team strives to bring in the best talent in various fields, from architecture to interior design and sales.

Brandi Holmes, MPA

Founder / ceo connection crew

Michelle Beard, MSW, LSW, MA

Director of Community Support Team

Crystal Goods, PMHNP

Board secretary

Shari Bernard

Board MEMBER & Treasurer

Daven Crump, MSW

bOARD MEMEBER

Ana Ortega

Lead Coordinator 1: Adult Day Program for Cognitive Development

Sarena Rozier

Lead Case Manager for Adult Day Program for Cognitive Development

Carlos Salguero

Office Administrator

Conrad Holmes

IT Manager

Zerlina A. Smith

Board member