Our Team

Dr. Brenda Atchison

I am Dr. Brenda Atchison, your startup strategist and sustainability coach, with over twenty years of experience in business startups. From college entrepreneurship professor to business owner and licensed counselor, I am dedicated to making sure you are equipped to be here today and here to stay. We offer creative solutions and innovative problem solving in a community of excellence. We are visionaries and strategists turning dreams into reality.

  • Business owner

  • Certified Human Rights Consultant

  • Historically Underutilized Business Certified

  • Licensed Counselor, State of Texas

  • College Professor

  • Multiple Industry Certifications

  • Writer/columnist

  • Well read, world traveler

  • Industry Board Member

Earlie Thomas - AgilityU

I have always loved math and problem solving, so naturally my love for the two ventured into analytics. The ability to solve problems and provide visual representation to rows of data provided a creative element to what is usually known as an extremely technical field. What started as reporting numbers, provided a pathway for advance diagrams, predictability science and even coding. But my focus did not end there, as I met people throughout my career, I realized I held a passion for both discussing and teaching those principles as well. Out of that passion AgilityU was born.

Courtney A. Kemp - Website

Courtney has a Master of Education and more than 15 years of experience working professionally in education and mental health spaces. Additionally, she has served on Equity and DEI committees at non-profits and educational institutions in both Oregon and California. Courtney stepped away from this work to start her own business and work from home when she became a mother. She is passionate about working to ensure equitable access to opportunity and resources for marginalized communities. She brings a wide breadth of knowledge about various tools and initiatives. She helps create cohesion between the brand and helps marketing efforts.

Joyce B. Coleman brings over 30 years of extensive experience as an MSW administrator, educator, and social worker deeply dedicated to social justice and equity. Holding key leadership roles at institutions like Santa Barbara City College and Umpqua Community College, Joyce has excelled in project management, strategic planning, and personnel development. Her commitment extends beyond academia, with impactful contributions to healthcare, social services, and poverty alleviation initiatives. As a licensed adult residential facility administrator and court-appointed special advocate, Joyce continues to advocate for marginalized communities, embodying her steadfast dedication to creating a more equitable society.