Who We Are
MEET OUR TEAM
Oliver Gray
Founder & CEO
Oliver is a media sales executive that currently works at Amazon Advertising with previous stints at CNN Digital where he partnered with Fidelity, Bank of America, Merrill Edge, State Street Global Advisors, etc. Before CNN, he spent time at Slate.com & Discovery Communications.
Oliver spends his free time participating in nonprofits and networking groups such as iMentor, Brothers-n-Media, TutorMate, Amazon Black Employee Network, and Tufts Black Football Network.
OB Gray
Founder & Board of Directors
O.B. has played a critical role in developing and implementing programs that have built business for companies in an extraordinary range of industries, including: Consumer Goods, Communications, Beverages, Entertainment, Financial Services, Pharmaceuticals, Retail and Sports.
His program development/management experience includes: new product launches for Colgate-Palmolive, Kraft and HBO Latino; customer acquisition/education initiatives for ADT, 5/3 Bank, ESPN, GlaxoSmithKline
and TIAA.
O.B. started his marketing career at Procter & Gamble. He is active in the Stamford, CT community by serving on the Board of Directors of The King School, The Stamford YMCA and Junior Achievement of Southwest CT.
Spencer Robinson
Chief Operating Officer
Spencer is a career-long marketing & sales specialist with prior experience working at The Showcase Event Group, Octagon Marketing, Viacom Networks (BET), and currently, an Account Executive at the Katz Media Group.
In his role at Katz, Spencer works daily to help ensure clients such as Pfizer, Procter & Gamble, and others, have marketing strategies in place that are working on a local level as effectively and efficiently as possible.
In his spare time, Spencer co-hosts & produces a podcast for hip-hop enthusiasts, One Mic With Sp & Rai Tip, in a continued pursuit of his journey as a creative.
Stephanie Yacenda
Chief of Staff
Stephanie is a sales and client services professional with nearly a decade of experience in the asset management industry. She has led teams, sales initiatives, and data solutions with heavy collaboration across stakeholders. Stephanie most recently worked at Pzena Investment Management, and previously held roles at Mariner Investment Group and Commonfund.
Stephanie volunteers at Grad to Grad, a non-profit educational program that partners with New York City high schools to increase postsecondary access. She enjoys exploring entrepreneurial pursuits, listening to podcasts, and she is an avid fan of U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team.
Stephanie earned a B.A. in Women’s Studies and a minor in Business Administration cum laude from the University of Connecticut and resides in New York City.
Darius Bittle-Dockery
Director of Research
Darius is currently a joint MPH/PhD candidate at the University of Pittsburgh, researching Behavioral and Community Health Sciences and Medical Anthropology.
His research incorporates interdisciplinary methodologies, including social network analysis and ethnography, to identify areas of intervention that address socioeconomic and health disparities facing marginalized populations in the United States and around the world.
Darius volunteers his time with local and international NGOs to assist with their program evaluation and implementation. He also spends his free time hiking, camping, biking, and being outdoors.
Ashley Alebiosu
Director of Marketing
Ashley is an accomplished B2B, C-Suite, community curator for some of the world’s best-known media and information brands including Reuters, Thomson Reuters, Fortune and Salesforce. She has also managed corporate marketing activations and partnerships with the World Economic Forum, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women, and more.
She’s committed to empowering BIPOC communities – as she also serves as an Associate Board member for the Waterside school in Stamford, CT and a mentor for the Resolution Project. She believes in the power of community to educate, uplift and arm the youth with the tools to build generational wealth.
Ashley holds a B.A. in psychology from the College of the Holy Cross and resides in CT with her side-kick puppy, Tokes.
Stevi Feinberg
Director of Admissions
Stevi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has spent nearly a decade working and volunteering with teens and young adults in various non-profits around New York City, including Rocking the Boat and Camp POWER. She also has a private practice, providing trauma-informed therapeutic services to teens and adults.
Stevi’s passion for the outdoors and adventure relocated her to Denver, Colorado, where she is currently working at Kent Denver School as a school social worker.
Danielle Peart
Director of Financial Literacy
Danielle Peart is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), licensed in the state of Massachusetts. She is currently the Controller at CardioFocus, Inc., a medical device manufacturer that specializes in products that treat atrial fibrillation, a common form of heart arythmea.
Danielle began her career in public accounting at Deloitte & Touche in the audit practice and held accounting consulting roles thereafter. She is a firm believer in the power of financial literacy and serves as an Advisory Board member of PCU.
The Project Come Up team is made up of established professionals across a range of industries.
The idea was ours, but to make this work we needed to establish a team of committed professionals who believe in our cause. Project Come Up has a Board of Advisors team of 35+ enthusiastic members who span a range of industries: Education, Finance, Social Services, Marketing, Media, etc.
Finance Curriculum & Compliance Team
Over 56 years of finance experience, 20+ years in accounting & consulting; and 30+ years in education
Admissions & Mentee Development Team
Over 30 years of Social Service Experience and 30+ years in Education
Design & App Development Team
Over 15 years of software engineering; and 23+ years of strategy & user interface design experience
Fundraising & Endowment Team
Over 15 years in nonprofit work and 5+ years of corporate development
Strategy & HR Team:
Over 60 years of marketing, 8+ years of PR/communications; and 5+ years of HR & C-suite management
Mentor Development Team
Over 30+ years in education & connected professionals across a range of industries