ABOUT THE TEAM

"In a world where you can be anything, BE KIND!"

Latoya Alston

Author/Founder

Latoya Alston is a graduate of East Carolina University. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, and Master of Arts in Sociology from ECU. She went on to obtain a Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling-Marriage and Family from Liberty University and is currently working on her Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership at East Carolina. She is an Instructor, Author, Entrepreneur, Academic Advisor, and Director of Prevention Education.

She is a survivor of domestic violence and is passionate about helping men and women find their voice. She understands the importance of providing a space that is able to facilitate the healing of the whole person-spirit, mind, and body. Her educational background and life experiences have created an undying passion for encouraging and inspiring people to become their best selves. She has set out to become the person for other people that she needed in her younger years!

In her free time, she loves to spend time with her family. She is an auntie-mom of two amazing children- Mariah and Christian. She enjoys watching a good movie, is obsessed with Matlock, Diagnosis Murder, Walker, Texas Ranger, A Different World, 227, Amen, and a host of other "throwback shows", playing Mario Kart, and going to the arcade. A good beach and 75 degree weather is also something that makes her truly happy; however, if she could be any where in the world right now, she would choose to be right where she is- surrounded by the people that she loves.

Her life is what she calls, “imperfectly perfect.”

Jeremiah Alston

Jeremiah Alston is the Chief Operating Officer of Rising from the Shadows. He is in charge of day-to-day activities for Rising from the Shadows ranging from tracking merchandise to employee relations and outreach. His main job is to work alongside the Founder to ensure that the business runs efficiently and to learn the ins and out of the brand with the goal to one day take over and continue his sister's legacy!

He is working to create marketing strategies and packages that appeal to social media influencers and athletes who identify with this brand. He is interested in fashion production, business branding, and influencing others to embrace wholeness God, music, and sports. He is working to build a legacy for his children.

Jeremiah brings all of his communication and creative skills to the team and is bubbling over with ideas on how to propel this brand. Jeremiah is an intelligent, growing, individual who's potential is limitless. We look forward to cultivating the next billionaire and watching him help make his mark on the world through using his talents and skills to help build this brand.

Elizabeth Alston

Elizabeth Alston is the Human Resources Manager for Rising from the Shadows. She is in charge of scheduling events, implementing and creating business growth strategies, recruiting and training employees, and working in conjunction with the Chief Operating Officer to help with the day-to-day operations of the business. She is a visual and technical personality who creates an environment of structure and accountability for the team.

Elizabeth is the mom of two beautiful children. She is a lover of Jesus and is on the brink of making her mark in the world. In her free time, Elizabeth spends time with family, go to concerts and fairs, and of course- keeps the RFTS Founder on track. She has a knack for mixing the things that she loves with the tasks that she performs with Rising from the Shadows.

She is working tirelessly on brand building in order to make RFTS a household name. She is invested and passionate about spreading awareness to issues that women face and spreading message of self-love, self-help, and self-awareness to those who love, need, and do not yet know Jesus!

Shakura Woodland

Program and Outreach Manager

Shakura Woodland is the Program and Outreach Manager for Rising from the Shadows, LLC. Shakura has a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and in the future she has hopes of using that degree to start a foundation for underrepresented/underserved children. Her passion in life is to help children find their path in life. It is because of Shakura's passion and heart that she is the perfect addition to our organization!

Woodland will be taking on a major role within the H.A.V.E.N. program for Rising from the Shadows and becoming not only an ambassador for prevention education, but a community outreach specialist who will serve with Rising from the Shadows to bridge gaps of inequity. She will help to create educational spaces and opportunities for young boys and girls in the community to empower them with the tools that they need to survive in today's society. She will be training under the Founder, Latoya Alston, closely to learn the brand and help to create brand messaging for the program.

In her free time, she likes to do arts and crafts! She is a creative mind that loves to learn (and teach) through the arts. We are so blessed to be able to have such a talented soul representing this organization in the community and are excited to help nurture the God-given talents that she possesses.

THE INTERNS

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Brand Ambassador

Contact Latoya@RisingfromtheShadows.net to become apart of the team!

Daniela Ramirez

Social Media Specialist (Intern)

Daniela is a current Social Media Specialist for Rising from the Shadows, LLC and is focusing on many facets from advertising to social media. She currently attends East Carolina University and is pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Biology with a minor in Psychology.

She hopes to become a cardiothoracic surgeon in the future because she "wants to speak life into people physically and spiritually!" She is a spark of energy and ignites the flame where ever she goes. We are so excited to have her sweet, bubbly spirit on our team!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Are you interested in volunteering with Rising from the Shadows, LLC? If so, please contact Latoya Alston at Latoya@RisingFromTheShadows.net. Please send us your resume and what you are interested in helping with.

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