Meet the Team
Our team at Beyond City Limits is a dedicated group of individuals, many with lived experiences similar to the youth we serve, committed to breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for young people. With expertise in the arts, mentorship, and community engagement, we empower youth to dream big, express themselves, and build brighter futures.
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Co-FounderAuthor, Poet, Actor, Art Coordinator, Creative Director, Community Advocate, using art to serve underrepresented communities.
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Co-Founder
Storyteller, Poet, Visual scholar, and founder of Papillon Creative Lab, amplifying marginalized voices through film, photography, and design, harnessing the transformative power of storytelling to drive meaningful change.
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a passionate youth advocate and community leader dedicated to serving underserved populations, particularly returning citizens and young people affected by crime and gun violence. Raised in poverty and shaped by personal experience with the criminal justice system, Shama overcame a difficult upbringing marked by homelessness, adversity, and early incarceration. Through faith, mentorship, and an unwavering drive for change, he transformed his life and now works tirelessly to uplift others facing similar struggles. His journey from “The Struggle” to service has become the foundation of his mission: to create opportunity where there once was none.
