About Us
Lights Camera Discover Inc. (LCD) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization devoted to developing strategies to bring about the positive skill sets of our youth. Our mission statement is simple, turning imaginations into opportunity.
We provide youth opportunities to develop self-confidence and understand work ethics by giving them a platform to showcase their creative side through writing, film and much more. One of the highlights of LCD is to have students showcase their strengths and build up where one is weak. We look to help develop and understand self-value through our workshop series. Our workshops are based on the concept that one size doesn't fit all and we interject and work with our youth from where they are at that given time. Our workshops consist of all stages and various aspects of performing and digital arts.
The main aspect of our performing arts symposium is capturing the young man or woman’s creativity. With this in mind we give them a stage to display their thoughts, their views, their love and most importantly their self-worth.
We want our students, to feel free to express them to be themselves and understanding who they are allowing them to bring a new positivity to their life, and communities. Our focus will be on a new positivity of self, rather than making the wrong decisions that lead to a negative environment.
One aspect that is Lights Camera Discover is helping students develop the importance of teamwork and responsibility, in order to reach their goal they themselves has set.
Lights Camera Discover is made available to those students who have some economic challenges by offering affordable workshops.
Over time, Lights Camera Discover will strengthen the students in the communities and empower them by offering priceless opportunities that will give each student valuable skills and character.
We provide youth opportunities to develop self-confidence and understand work ethics by giving them a platform to showcase their creative side through writing, film and much more. One of the highlights of LCD is to have students showcase their strengths and build up where one is weak. We look to help develop and understand self-value through our workshop series. Our workshops are based on the concept that one size doesn't fit all and we interject and work with our youth from where they are at that given time. Our workshops consist of all stages and various aspects of performing and digital arts.
The main aspect of our performing arts symposium is capturing the young man or woman’s creativity. With this in mind we give them a stage to display their thoughts, their views, their love and most importantly their self-worth.
We want our students, to feel free to express them to be themselves and understanding who they are allowing them to bring a new positivity to their life, and communities. Our focus will be on a new positivity of self, rather than making the wrong decisions that lead to a negative environment.
One aspect that is Lights Camera Discover is helping students develop the importance of teamwork and responsibility, in order to reach their goal they themselves has set.
Lights Camera Discover is made available to those students who have some economic challenges by offering affordable workshops.
Over time, Lights Camera Discover will strengthen the students in the communities and empower them by offering priceless opportunities that will give each student valuable skills and character.
MISSION
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Through performance and digital arts, we seek to invest and develop in our student’s a since of pride, self-worth, strength and sense of community commitment. LCD is bringing about a holistic approach to the growth of students within our community. LCD will be one of the catalysts to infuse a cooperative spirit that will bring forth the creativity of oneself.
We are offering them an environment for one to express their creativity without fear of rejection. We are providing the tools for them to gain a stronger skill set and find their voice to combat life’s adversities and grow from their challenges in life. |
Our Team
Kema Charles
Founder & Executive Director
Kema Charles brings 18 years of experience to our team. She has experience in acting and producing films. She was also the Director of Operations for a filmmaking workshop in Abuja Nigeria in 2010.
Founder & Executive Director
Kema Charles brings 18 years of experience to our team. She has experience in acting and producing films. She was also the Director of Operations for a filmmaking workshop in Abuja Nigeria in 2010.
Trey Murphy
Co-Founder/Program Director
Trey Murphy brings 19 years of experience to our team. He has experience in acting, screenwriting and film production. He was also Head of the Acting department for a filmmaking workshop in Abuja Nigeria in 2010.
Co-Founder/Program Director
Trey Murphy brings 19 years of experience to our team. He has experience in acting, screenwriting and film production. He was also Head of the Acting department for a filmmaking workshop in Abuja Nigeria in 2010.
Crystal Onyema
Donor Relations Director
Crystal Onyema has a background in communications, sales, fundraising, and publishing. She has written editorials and features for nonprofits, such as AARP Texas. Crystal has a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from The University of Texas at Austin and her MBA at The University of Phoenix.
Donor Relations Director
Crystal Onyema has a background in communications, sales, fundraising, and publishing. She has written editorials and features for nonprofits, such as AARP Texas. Crystal has a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from The University of Texas at Austin and her MBA at The University of Phoenix.
Janelle Jones
Performing Arts Director
Janelle Jones is a Choreographer, Writer, Actress, Improvist and Model. She has toured both nationally and internationally with a performing arts troupe. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Arts & Media from St. John’s University.
Performing Arts Director
Janelle Jones is a Choreographer, Writer, Actress, Improvist and Model. She has toured both nationally and internationally with a performing arts troupe. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Arts & Media from St. John’s University.
Nicholas DuPree Murray
Digital Arts Director
Nicholas DuPree Murray is the owner and artist of DuPree Art Studio.
He earned his Bachelors of Arts degree in Digital Arts at ASU. He also has a MBA from the University of Phoenix.
Digital Arts Director
Nicholas DuPree Murray is the owner and artist of DuPree Art Studio.
He earned his Bachelors of Arts degree in Digital Arts at ASU. He also has a MBA from the University of Phoenix.
Cornelia Bradley
Communications Director
Cornelia passion is in community service, business and the arts. She is the managing director of Phoenix on the Rise. She has a certificate in Business Management and Marketing from SCC Business Institute.
Communications Director
Cornelia passion is in community service, business and the arts. She is the managing director of Phoenix on the Rise. She has a certificate in Business Management and Marketing from SCC Business Institute.