Akayla Brown

In 2016, 13-year-old Akayla Brown founded Dimplez 4 Dayz, a youth-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the youth voice and reducing youth violence in Philadelphia by promoting the resources and programs that can enable young people to build confidence and fulfill their potential. In November 2021, she opened the first youth-founded youth-led community center in West Philadelphia. The Dimplez Dreamz Resource Center provides community resources, a safe haven for Philadelphia youth, mentorship, and guidance. 

Akayla is a current Howard University Student Majoring in International Business. She is a 2021 recipient of the Bill & Melinda Gates scholarship, earning over 2.5 million in scholarships. On campus, she does a wonderful job managing her academic, social and professional lifestyle. Under the exceptional leadership of Akayla, Dimplez 4 Dayz has grown into an impactful nonprofit organization, supporting over 5,000 families in Philadelphia and surrounding areas.

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