Social Event Lead

Ambitious, motivated, proactive, high emphasis on effective communication, active listening and positive feed forward. Strengths include, team building, effective time management, results oriented, outgoing, enthusiastic and optimistic in all situations.

Community Building Lead

Focused on creating opportunities that allow for exploration and space.

Spiritual Growth Lead

Ordained minister and culinary visionary, Nicole Gordon is the founder and executive chef of Victorious Kitchen. Through her venture, she crafts holistic healing experiences through the transformative power of food.

Nicole is a proud graduate of the Spring 2023 MECCA Accelerator Start-Up cohort and the Fall 2023 MECCA Accelerator Scale-Up cohort. Her dedication and innovation led her to participate in the Global Ventures program, where she explored the vibrant culinary and entrepreneurship scene of London, England.

Currently, Nicole is pursuing her Entrepreneurship Certificate at Harris-Stowe State University through the Anheuser-Busch School of Business. She is a part of the inaugural cohort of MECCA graduates to embark on this enriching certificate program, symbolizing her commitment to continuous growth and learning.

Marketing and Branding Lead

Kelsie Johnson is a creative entrepreneur from St. Louis, MO, with degrees in Contemporary & Urban Popular Music, Fashion Business, and Marketing from Columbia College Chicago. Early in her career, Kelsie carved out her own unique path, creating music for television and film.

As her passions evolved, she began to focus on empowering others to discover their own distinctive paths. Kelsie’s mission is to empower individuals to find deeper fulfillment through their identity and purpose to achieve greater success in their personal and professional lives!