Born Out of Necessity
The story of two founders who saw the gaps and chose to fill them.
T.R.U.S.T. Academy was not created out of convenience – it was born out of necessity. Founded by DeAngelo Jackson and Syreeta Brown, the Academy represents a shared commitment to changing the trajectory of students who are often overlooked, underserved, and underestimated.
Meet the Founders
Both founders recognized a hard truth: talent is everywhere, but access, exposure, and support are not.
DeAngelo Jackson
Co-Founder
DeAngelo Jackson, a visionary entrepreneur from Detroit, Michigan, understands firsthand the power of resilience and mentorship. Raised in a single-parent household, his journey shaped his belief that with the right guidance and structure, young people can overcome any circumstance. As a coach and mentor, he has dedicated his life to pouring into youth – instilling discipline, confidence, and purpose.
Syreeta Brown
Co-Founder & Board Member
Syreeta Brown brings a complementary force of leadership, strategy, and service. With over 8 years of experience as an Account Manager at Apple, she has built a career centered on relationships, performance, and impact. Her work extends far beyond corporate success – actively serving through Apple’s Diversity and Inclusion network (DNA), volunteering with Lighthouse Women’s Shelter, and contributing as a Board Member for T.R.U.S.T. Academy. Her passion lies in building systems that don’t just function, but truly serve people.
A Shared Vision
Together, They Saw the Gaps.
Students lacking mentorship. Families navigating systems without support. Communities filled with potential, but limited by opportunity.
“T.R.U.S.T. Academy is their answer.”
This is more than a school – it is a commitment to equity, access, and transformation. Every program, every partnership, and every decision is rooted in one goal: to change outcomes for students and create pathways that lead to college, careers, and generational impact.
Three Commitments That Guide Everything
Every decision made at T.R.U.S.T. Academy flows from the same three pillars the founders built the institution upon.
Equity
Every student deserves a fair foundation. T.R.U.S.T. Academy was built to close the gaps that leave talented young people without the resources they need to succeed.
Access
Talent is everywhere, but access, exposure, and support are not. The Academy exists to open doors for students who have been overlooked, underserved, and underestimated.
Transformation
Real change means creating pathways that lead to college, careers, and generational impact – not just for today’s students, but for the communities they will one day shape.
For Donors, Partners & Investors
Invest in Futures. Change Lives.
For donors, partners, and investors, this is an opportunity to be part of something bigger. An opportunity to invest in futures, to fuel potential, and to help build an institution that will serve generations to come. Because when you invest in T.R.U.S.T. Academy, you are not just supporting education – you are changing lives.