Our Board
Brett McCreight, President
Affiliation: Richmond Christian Academy
Favorite Extracurricular: Basketball
Volunteering with Start 1 Spark gives Brett a collaborative and community-focused forum to use his skills, experience, and relationships to empower others to succeed. Reducing the barriers to participation for middle schoolers in Start 1 Spark's schools helps them, their families, our communities and Virginia - all people and places Brett cares deeply about!
LaShante Robinson, Secretary
Affiliation: Sentara Health
Favorite Extracurricular: Dance
LaShante joined Start 1 Spark because it was an opportunity to give back as well as help the organization grow so as to help more people in need. LaShante believes Start 1 Spark is extremely important to our growing youth, providing them help and a better life will give them an example to help and give back.
Keith Enslow, Treasurer
Affiliation: My Purpose Planner
Favorite Extracurricular: Football
Keith loves the idea of giving those in need the opportunity to participate in something they are passionate about and having the right equipment to do so. What excites him about Start 1 Spark is the kids that benefit from what the organization is providing will have a more level playing field and confidence to take that step to get involved. This is an absolute game changer for kids, one that really makes his heart full.
Vishal Gandhi, Director
Affiliation: Capital One
Favorite Extracurricular: Sports
A Virginia Tech alumnus, Vishal embraces the university’s motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) and is a firm believer of the mission of Start 1 Spark. Vishal is eager to contribute to the organization’s growth and impact.
Amber Lancaster, Executive Director
Affiliation: Start 1 Spark
Favorite Extracurricular: Dance
As a life-long volunteer, Amber believes in the power of community and civic engagement to uplift and enhance the lives of those around her. Amber’s passion for youth development guides her work of building relationships with local businesses, organizations, and individuals to increase access to enriching school activities for disadvantaged youth.
Interested in making a difference for local students?
Contact Brett at bdmccreight@gmail.com