Marquis Anderson is the Founder & Executive Director of Groomed 4 Greatness Guild Inc. and the Founder & CEO of A.T.O.M. Styles LLC. A Master Barber and CASAC-T, he earned his license while incarcerated and has since transformed his lived experience into a results-driven model for workforce development, reentry, and recovery-informed mentorship. A returning citizen and survivor of life-threatening gun violence, Marquis builds disciplined, culturally competent environments where skilled trades become structured pathways to economic mobility and leadership.
His work converts community trust into measurable outcomes engaging young men and justice-impacted individuals in programs that restore dignity, strengthen families, and create sustainable futures. Through strategic partnerships and investment, he is scaling a proven pipeline from survival to generational impact.
Michelle Kleinman-Belkin, MSW, is a program development leader and licensed social worker with extensive experience serving youth, families, and underserved communities across New York City.At Groomed 4 Greatness Guild Inc., she designs and oversees structured, outcomes-driven initiatives that integrate child welfare, behavioral health, education, and community-based services.
Her background spans DYCD-funded programs, higher education support for adults with developmental disabilities, and family treatment and rehabilitation services in collaboration with ACS. Grounded in a strengths-based and equity-focused approach, Michelle advances program models that translate vision into measurable impact for individuals and families.
Patrick Edge is a youth development strategist and justice reform advocate who leads the Youth Services Division at Groomed 4 Greatness Guild Inc. Drawing from both lived experience and policy expertise, he designs prevention-focused programs that redirect young people from system involvement toward leadership, education, and workforce pathways.
A nationally recognized speaker, mentor, and creative entrepreneur, Mr. Edge works at the intersection of schools, community organizations, and public systems to advance restorative practice and equity-driven opportunity. His work reflects the Guild’s commitment to developing disciplined, purpose-driven young leaders prepared to transform their futures and their communities.
Aurel Smith is a social service leader and systems-change advocate who directs Reentry Services at Groomed 4 Greatness Guild Inc. Combining extensive clinical, community-based, and lived experience, he develops structured pathways that move justice-impacted individuals toward
stability, recovery, and economic mobility. His background spans crisis response, substance use counseling, discharge planning, credible messenger mentoring, and integrated care coordination, alongsidez executive and recovery coaching.
A nationally credentialed trainer and MSW candidate, Mr. Smith partners with public agencies and community stakeholders to close service gaps and advance restorative, outcomes-driven reentry models that reflect the Guild’s commitment to disciplined transformation and post-traumatic growth.
Copley Kemp is a clinician specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy, with a focus on supporting women navigating depression, anxiety, self-worth, and relationship challenges. She leads with a collaborative, client-centered approach that blends empathy with goal-oriented clinical strategy to produce measurable progress.
Integrating multiple evidence-based modalities, she tailors the therapeutic process to each participant’s needs while ensuring accessibility through a flexible and responsive care model. At Groomed 4 Greatness Guild Inc., she provides the clinical vision that stabilizes individuals, strengthens families, and advances disciplined, trauma-informed transformation.
Rashida Manora is a community engagement professional who leads outreach and resource coordination for Groomed 4 Greatness Guild Inc. She specializes in connecting individuals and families to essential services, developing community-based programming, and cultivating strategic partnerships with local organizations and stakeholders.
With a people-centered and solutions-driven approach, she strengthens referral networks, expands access to opportunities, and supports sustainable outcomes for underserved populations. Her work reflects the Guild’s commitment to integrity, collaboration, and disciplined impact at the neighborhood level.
Charles Walker serves as Recovery Unit Manager for Groomed 4 Greatness Guild, bringing more than two decades of experience as a CASAC supporting individuals and families impacted by substance use disorders.
His work spans emotional wellness, developmental support, prevention, and family empowerment. Known for his steady presence and no-nonsense leadership style, Charles combines clinical insight with lived understanding to guide participants through recovery with structure, accountability, and compassion. His approach reflects the Guild’s core belief: disciplined support builds resilient leaders.
