The team so far

Built around entertainment, education, wellness, community, and impact.

The founding team brings together operators, educators, creatives, community builders, and social impact leaders with a shared belief in what is possible for young people.

Lanre Idewu

Founder

An entertainment professional, wellness practitioner, and social entrepreneur, Lanre has always had a desire to help and heal. Advancement Campus gives him a way to use his experiences for impact, from dropping out of medical school to playing a doctor on TV.

Marcus "Bellringer" Bell

Director of AI + Entertainment + Entrepreneur Education

A producer and songwriter with credits including Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, and Timbaland, Marcus has 1.2 billion streams and an 80,000-song sync catalogue. He brings deep skill in AI literacy, application, and entrepreneurship.

Erika J. Jordan

Director of Marketing, Branding + Production

As CEO of JaneeSeQuoi and head of marketing, branding, and production for Common Ground Foundation, Erika brings vision, innovation, and a willingness to take bold leaps of faith in pursuit of big dreams.

Shayne Evans

Advisor

Shayne is the president and founder of The Academy Group and former CEO of the University of Chicago Charter School. He received the NAACP Educator of the Year Award and speaks nationally about student agency and possibility.

Ayo Idewu

Chief Joy Officer | Director of Community and Strategic Relationships

Degreed in psychology, Ayo brings compassion and understanding for the human spirit. Alongside real estate work, he volunteers with organizations and finds joy in bringing people together to accomplish their goals.

Tiffany A. Rose

Volunteer Coordinator + Nonprofit Liaison

Tiffany is the founder and CEO of My Friend's House, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing food, clothing, toiletries, and encouragement to people experiencing homelessness and economic disadvantage. The organization has served more than 750,000 people.

What the team is building

A founding platform for visible, practical impact.

The team is shaping an immersive learning experience that can attract attention, create student access, and invite partners into meaningful activation.

  • Entertainment and media fluency to connect with culture.
  • Education leadership to keep the experience rigorous and student-centered.
  • Community relationships to make participation feel welcoming and real.
  • Impact orientation to keep the launch focused on long-term outcomes.
Mentors and students gathered around a table collaborating on creative and technology ideas

Get involved

The founding team is still growing.

If you are a mentor, educator, sponsor, media partner, volunteer, or community builder, the team would like to hear from you.

Contact Lanre