Fund Friday

Rob Moore

Rob Moore, also known as “Mr. Rob” to the youth of Baltimore, MD, has been a transformative figure in education for over a decade, with a focus on computer science and robotics. As a two-time Mandela Washington Fellow alum, Mr. Rob has not only impacted local youth from elementary to college graduates but has also expanded his reach globally through international teaching opportunities. His passion for reshaping the future of underserved communities drives his commitment to creating meaningful educational pathways for today’s inner-city youth.

At the Digital Harbor Foundation Tech Center, Mr. Rob plays a vital role in connecting with parents, youth, and community organizations, while also leading the Tech Center’s coaches. Under his guidance, they deliver engaging and rigorous STEM lessons covering topics like robotics, coding, and graphic design, making learning both fun and impactful for students.

Kory Bailey

With over a decade of leadership in both early-stage startups and big tech, Kory Bailey has emerged as a prominent thought leader and the biggest advocate for the tech community in Baltimore. A 2022 Technical.ly RealLIST Connectors Award winner and 2023 RealLIST Tech Community Leader of the Year nominee, Kory is the CEO of UpSurge Baltimore, an ecosystem building organization with a vision for Baltimore to be recognized as the first Equitech city in the world; a thriving tech hub where diverse entrepreneurs launch transformative companies; where the tech workforce is growing up and living in our neighborhoods; where wealth is created and prosperity is shared across every zip code; where the technologies reshaping society have rooted and are growing.

Jordan Green-Ellis

As an award-winning inspirational speaker with relevant messages, Jordan not only inspires and connects with his innovative presentation style, he also utilizes the, “Musical Intelligence,” stemming from his background as a musician, to connect with his wide range of audiences. As one of the leading experts in college readiness, he has been pivotal in the educational and personal development of students nationwide.

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Jordan is the author of the debt-free degree manual entitled “Caps & Gowns All Smiles No Frowns; The Keys to Earning a Debt-Free Degree” and the founder of  Caps & Gowns University which aims to empower and equip families to and through college graduation, so that debt won’t be a part of their destiny!

Syiahani P.

Syiahani is one of our incredible Youth Ambassadors and a junior in high school. She is driven by her passion for social justice. Syiahani speaks powerfully about the school-to-prison pipeline, highlighting the importance of addressing this critical issue and advocating for change. Her insights inspire others to reflect on the systemic challenges facing youth today and explore solutions for a brighter future.

Derek K.

Derek is a multi-session participant in Be. Virtual and was drawn to the program to earn the Unity certification. In the future, Derek wants to work in Computer Science. Outside of school, he enjoys going to the gym and spending time with his friends.