ALICIA ROBINSON
Dream-Believe-Achieve isn’t just Limitless Ambition’s motto, it’s the mindset that fuels Executive Director, Alicia Robinson. Alicia began with a vision of empowering a generation of young women that would one day change the world. The first-generation college graduate walked away from a career in fashion to pursue her purpose and grew the seed of an idea into Limitless Ambition, a fully-functioning non-profit organization that changes the way young women dream of their futures. Limitless Ambition has empowered over 5,000 young women through teen enrichment programs, women’s empowerment events, and by donating care packages to young girls in foster care. Additionally, Alicia serves as the Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships at Summit Education Initiative-an organization with a goal to increase personal and regional prosperity through educational attainment. Alicia holds a Master’s Degree in Human Development and Family Studies and a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising from Kent State University. She currently serves on the Greater Akron Chamber Women’s Leadership Council, The United Way of Summit County Board of Directors.
CURTIS MINTER, JR.
Curtis Minter, Jr. was born and raised in Akron, Ohio where he still resides today. For nearly a decade, he has led in the local nonprofit sector which quickly snowballed into a lifelong commitment of serving others through urban revitalization, economic development, and social enterprising. In doing so, Curtis learned how to explore these uses in an effort to problem solve and better conditions for his community.
Curtis joined senior management at The Well Community Development Corporation where he is primarily responsible for asset management, driving community engagement, and operations. In recent history, he’s launched his own freelance consulting business to continue his desire to socially engineer change in his community in the spirit of Charles Hamilton Houston.
DEONTE GIBSON
Deonte Gibson is currently the Defensive Line Coach/Run Game Coordinator for Youngstown State University. In 2020, he was named to 24/7 Sports “30 under 30” coaches. The young veteran coach has produced and recruited multiple All-Conference Players, as well as maintained at least a 3.0 academically within his rooms as a coach.
Along with his wife Dominique of three years, he attended Northwestern University with an undergraduate degree in Communication Studies, as well as a Master’s Degree in Integrated Marketing Communications. Deonte is also a member of Omega Psi Phi, Incorporated.
JASON “NATO” LOUISSAINT
My name is Jason “Nato” Louissaint, chef name is CHEFVIP or let the people say it, Mr. VIP or ChefNato. I’m from Canarsie, Brooklyn. Born and raised til ATL adopted me later on. I’ve been cooking since I was 7 years of age, being mentored by loving Father Chef Marco, and loving mother, as well as my grandmother and aunts.
31 years total cooking with 18 years professional underneath my belt. I specialize in Haitian, Caribbean, Mediterranean, American, Italian, and a wide range of delicious authentic ethnic dishes—cuisines. More Global Fusion, than anything! I love food, food is life, food is art, and food can be magic, but overall food is a blessing. To be talented in this field and industry and love it wholeheartedly with every one of you is a passion.
