About Us

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Chelsea is a 2nd Degree Blackbelt and mother of 2. Her teen years were spent teaching Tae kwon Do to all ages and coaching athletes in national and international competition. Fitness and achievement have always been at the forefront of Chelsea’s life however, her passion is in providing for her youth. Her goal with Growing our Roots is to cultivate the knowledge and skills necessary to transform our society for future generations. 

Allyssa has an established background in childhood education as an elementary school teacher. With a goal to continue her passion for helping children, she has blessed our charity with her presence to assist our youth to grow academically.

Growing our roots has created a foundation for Lysa to create and expand opportunities for our youth academically, physically and mentally and this brings much joy to Lysa

Joann assisted in the launch of Growing our Roots to fulfill her passion to inspire others to help make tomorrow a better place. Working in the accounting field allows her to see many diverse entrepreneurs serving and giving back to the community. This motivates her to encourage our youth to do the same, and follow their heart. Growing our Roots has provided a space for Joann to help our youth learn the importance of academic and giving back.

Stephen Adebesin works as an IT consultant and spends his free time investing. One of his main goals is to give all children early access and exposure to emerging technologies. In Stephen’s eyes, the community and the next generations are the investments that will yield infinite return. He believes that keeping children mentally and physically stimulated is a recipe for success.  “A tree’s beauty lies in its branches, but its strength lies in its roots” – Matshona Dhliwayo