Meet The Team
Meet The Team

Dez Burgers, M.Ed, MBA
Proposed Executive Director
Dez Burgers is an educator, youth advocate, and visionary entrepreneur dedicated to inspiring and empowering the next generation. As the founder of Kultur Shapers and owner of multiple ventures, Dez blends creativity, leadership, and community impact to shape culture with purpose. With a background in education, nonprofit leadership, and media, he uses humor, authenticity, and influence to connect with people from all walks of life, motivating them to dream bigger and live with intention.

Dez Burgers, M.Ed, MBA
Proposed Executive Director
Dez Burgers is an educator, youth advocate, and visionary entrepreneur dedicated to inspiring and empowering the next generation. As the founder of Kultur Shapers and owner of multiple ventures, Dez blends creativity, leadership, and community impact to shape culture with purpose. With a background in education, nonprofit leadership, and media, he uses humor, authenticity, and influence to connect with people from all walks of life, motivating them to dream bigger and live with intention.
Tish Black, M.Ed, M.S.
Proposed Founding Principal
Dez Burgers is an educator, youth advocate, and visionary entrepreneur dedicated to inspiring and empowering the next generation. As the founder of Kultur Shapers and owner of multiple ventures, Dez blends creativity, leadership, and community impact to shape culture with purpose. With a background in education, nonprofit leadership, and media, he uses humor, authenticity, and influence to connect with people from all walks of life, motivating them to dream bigger and live with intention.

Tish Black, M.Ed, M.S.
Proposed Founding Principal
Dez Burgers is an educator, youth advocate, and visionary entrepreneur dedicated to inspiring and empowering the next generation. As the founder of Kultur Shapers and owner of multiple ventures, Dez blends creativity, leadership, and community impact to shape culture with purpose. With a background in education, nonprofit leadership, and media, he uses humor, authenticity, and influence to connect with people from all walks of life, motivating them to dream bigger and live with intention.
Cassandra Lewis
Director of Human Resources
Cassandra Lewis
Director of Human Resources

Thomas Salsberry
Director of Engagement

Thomas Salsberry
Director of Engagement

Dezirae Black
Proposed Educator

Dezirae Black
Proposed Educator
Jeremiah Daniels
Staff
Jeremiah Daniels
Staff
We're Still Building Our Team
We're Still Building Our Team
Abundance Academy needs passionate, mission-aligned people to make this school a reality. If you believe in what we're building, we want to hear from you.
Abundance Academy needs passionate, mission-aligned people to make this school a reality. If you believe in what we're building, we want to hear from you.