
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BRAWLEY
Executive Director
FOUNDER/CEO
Brawley is the strategic force behind Above .500 Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit focused on community empowerment through youth mentorship and cultural initiatives.
His work has built bridges between professional sports, mainstream media, and underserved communities, earning recognition from ESPN and other major outlets.

EUGENA ANDERSON
Board of Director
VICE PRESIDENT
Eugena joined the Above .500 family as the VP of Operations in 2014. She says she immediately fell in love with the organization; for what it is, what it represents and the lives that are touched by the services that are provided. A native of Southern California,
Eugena moved to Florida where she earned a BA in Accounting and her MBA from Florida A&M University. Here in South Florida, Eugena is a proud active member of the FAMU Broward County Alumni Chapter as well as the Zeta Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Eugena volunteers all throughout the South Florida through the Miami Dolphins Special Teams and is blessed to be of service to ALL mankind.

In Memory of DIANE VALEK
Board of Director
ADVISOR/MENTOR
Diane had almost 20 years of experience as the former CEO of Make-A-Wish Foundation in Georgia and New York. She brings expertise and mentorship that ranges from fundraising, and board development to grant wrtiting and strategic planning.
Diane's resume speaks for itself, after taking over the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Georgia, she quickly turned it around, and was honored with the Outstanding Community of the Year Award by America's Charities.

RONNIE RICHARDSON
Board of Director
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
Ronnie’s’ passion for sports helped him escape the inner-city troubles that plagued his world.
Once breaking through and learning that his situations were part of life, he gained a desire to tell his story and work with the youth. Some of his major influences are his parents, and Wanda and Vincente Cruz.
Ronnie Richardson lives in Eagle Lake, FL when he is not in season with the San Diego Padres.

LeAndro Knight
Youth Board Advisory
Youth Outreach Coordinator
LeAndro is a 12-year-old Youth Partnerships Coordinator for Above .500 Inc., a nonprofit focused on empowering youth through creativity, education, and culture. In his role, he actively participates in outreach to brands and organizations, helping build partnerships that directly support youth programming and community initiatives.
Passionate about sports, video games, music and art, he represents the very audience the organization aims to impact—bringing authenticity, perspective, and energy to every interaction. His involvement reflects Above .500’s commitment to developing young leaders through real-world experience and opportunity.
