Charity has always believed that strong communities are built through intentional leadership and shared opportunity. For more than three decades, she has worked across businesses, educational institutions, and civic spaces to design strategies that connect people to pathways of economic mobility and lifelong learning. Her career reflects a deep commitment to aligning people with workforce systems, entrepreneurship, and community-driven solutions in ways that create lasting impact.

 

Charity has held academic and leadership roles at The Ohio State University, worked with K–12 students as an I Know I Can advisor, and varsity basketball head coach at Eastmoor Academy High School. She has led nonprofit organizations and cross-sector partnerships. Her experiences have allowed her to develop and scale various initiatives in career pathways alignment, community-engaged learning, responsive leadership training, and experiential education models.

 

She is co-founder of the Non-Profit Organization, LEAD WITH PURPOSE, that provides consulting services to non-profits and facilitates the Summer Academy for Girls. lwpacademy.com

Charity is also the former proprietor of Urban Spirit Coffee House, a social enterprise incubator. Charity created a space where entrepreneurship, education, and civic dialogue converged. The venture served as a platform for emerging leaders, small businesses, and community partners to collaborate and grow, demonstrating her long-standing commitment to innovation grounded in community.

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Her leadership is authentic and action-oriented, grounded in a deep commitment to connecting people with meaningful opportunities to serve and strengthen the greater community. She believes real impact happens when individuals, organizations, and institutions work together toward a shared vision. Through collaboration, mentorship, and strategic partnerships, she creates pathways for others to lead, give back, and build lasting change that benefits the entire community. She is a skilled facilitator and speaker (A. Philip Randolph Institute, Bayard Rustin Speaker at Wilberforce University, Eastmoor High School graduation Keynote, Moderator for OSU ~Matthew Cherry & Tabitha Brown...and MORE!)

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Charity has earned a dual Bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and African American Studies, a Master of Science in Agricultural Communication, Education & Leadership, and is a PhD Candidate at The Ohio State University, where her research explores global approaches to community building.

(HONORS & AWARDS Abbreviated List)

• Recipient of the Governor’s Excellence in Community Education Award

• Recognized by the Ohio Senate

• Recognized by the Columbus City Council

• Recognized by the Columbus City School Board

• The Ohio State University Mortar Board Awardee

• Columbus Landmarks Business Design Award

• Recipient of the National Pan-Hellenic Council Woman of the Year Award

• The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated, Citizen of the Year Award

• Recipient of the Tom Joyner Morning Show “Hardest Working Entrepreneur” Award

• Honorary Ohio State University Residence Life Society Inductee

• The Ohio State University Office of Diversity and Inclusion: Excellence Award

• The Ohio State University Office of Student Life: Outstanding Staff Award

• Inducted into the 115th Class of SPHINX Senior Honorary

• Iota Phi Theta 9 Who Care Award

• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Jewell Award

• Who's Who Black Columbus "Game Changer"

• Columbus Alive "People to Watch"