Our Team

  • Sheryl Ellis

    Founder & Youth Life Coach

    Sheryl is a certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist with nearly 20 years of experience across schools, hospitals, and behavioral health centers. She holds a BA in Psychology, an MA in Marriage and Family Counseling, and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology, focusing on prenatal abuse and postnatal mental health. Sheryl creates youth-focused, faith-based programs that blend CBT strategies with spiritual guidance, offering resilience coaching, play-based therapy, academic support, and purpose discovery rooted in biblical identity.

  • Adonai R. Wells

    Executive Director of Vision & Covenant

    Adonai R. Wells serves as the Executive Director of Vision & Covenant, providing strategic leadership grounded in wisdom, purpose, and faith. With a focus on generational impact and long-term sustainability, Adonai oversees all initiatives with clarity, compassion, and a commitment to excellence, ensuring each project reflects the organization’s core values and vision for lasting transformation.

  • Michael J. Shepherd

    Director of Redemption & Client Advocacy

    Michael J. Shepherd provides compassionate, faith-centered support to each youth, emphasizing intercession and identity restoration. He specializes in guiding children from emotional adversity to confidence, helping them embrace their God-given purpose and potential.

  • Essence V. Rivers

    Creative Director of Flow, Clarity & Revelation

    Brings spiritual insight and intentionality to every conversation, counseling session, and strategic plan. Offers clarity, discernment, and compassionate support to youth seeking truth, healing, and transformation. With a calming presence and a deep understanding of developmental and emotional needs, provides guidance that fosters emotional resilience, spiritual growth, and purpose-driven living in each young person served.

  • Justice M. Fields

    Director of Operations & Righteous Strategy

    Safeguards and nurtures each youth’s spiritual and emotional well-being through intentional, trauma-informed care. Oversees strategic interventions to identify and dismantle generational cycles, spiritual strongholds, and emotional blockages. Works collaboratively with families and support systems to create a protected, healing-centered environment where youth can experience restoration, identity renewal, and lasting transformation.

  • Zara L. Haven

    Client Care & Presence Management Officer

    Creates a nurturing and empowering environment where youth feel safe, valued, and understood. Brings a steady, compassionate presence to every session, helping each child build confidence, emotional awareness, and a sense of belonging as they grow into their full potential.

  • Eli D. Waymaker

    Logistics & Pathway Design Specialist

    Guides youth with clear direction and thoughtful insight, helping them align their actions with their personal goals and purpose. Supports each individual in identifying their next steps in education, life, and personal development, ensuring they move forward with confidence and clarity.