(EEVAL) EMPOWERED EXTRAORDINARY VOICES & ARTIST LEAGUE INC.
Empowered Extraordinary Voices & Artist League Inc. (EEVAL) exists to transform silence into strength by equipping youth, survivors, and marginalized voices with creative tools of expression — writing, music, publishing, and fashion. We believe every disadvantage carries hidden advantages, and every voice has the power to heal, inspire, and lead. By combining creative expression with mentorship, & tools to help with mental health, and critical thinking, we address emotional struggles at their root — providing safe outlets for trauma, resilience training, and self-expression. Through this work, we turn pain into purpose, improve mental well-being, and empower individuals to rise as confident leaders who bridge generational gaps and create lasting legacies.
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LISA WARD

Lisa Ward — Founder, CEO & Lead Instructor
A survivor turned visionary, Lisa Ward has built platforms that empower others to rise—from Voiceless and Empowered by Disadvantages to her nonprofit, fashion line, and publishing ventures. With a platinum record honor, best-selling books, and a lifelong mission to give the unheard a voice, Lisa leads EEVAL with faith, resilience, and legacy. As an instructor, she teaches empowerment through storytelling, publishing, and turning disadvantages into destiny.
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OLIVIA TISHAEE

Olivia Tishaee — Instructor, Advocate & Author
A Camden, New Jersey native, model, wife, mother, and co-author, Olivia Tishaee brings compassion and strength to EEVAL. As a teenage mother and adoptee, her story of resilience fuels her mission to be a voice for foster children and the voiceless. Her autobiography Voiceless became an Amazon bestseller in 2025, and alongside Lisa, she co-authored Empowered by Disadvantages Critical Thinking 2nd Edition. Olivia inspires students to embrace resilience, faith, and the power of words as tools of healing and hope.
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JAMIL BEY

Jamil Bey — Instructor, Educator & Youth Mentor
Raised between Pittsburgh and Miami, Jamil Bey overcame early gang involvement to excel academically, earning a scholarship to Tuskegee University. With a background in education, tutoring, and gang counseling, Jamil co-founded Avodgy with Lisa Ward and has been a driving force in EEVAL’s mission. His gift lies in reaching at-risk youth, addressing root causes of struggles, and guiding “problem children” into honors students and future leaders. As an instructor, he brings real-life wisdom, street experience, and academic excellence to empower youth to see their own potential.
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VINCENT “RED SPADE” WILSON

Vincent “Red Spade” Wilson — Instructor, Artist & Producer
Streaming on all platforms, Delaware native Red Spade is a multifaceted creative force in Rap and Hip-Hop. With music featured on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, collaborations with Grammy-nominated artists, and even winning T-Mobile’s Beyond The Beat contest with Common, he embodies artistry and innovation. As CEO of Red Spade Music, he nurtures a collective of talented artists and producers. At EEVAL, Red Spade serves as an instructor and mentor, guiding youth in music production, performance, and entrepreneurship—proving that passion can become purpose.
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DARIUS “AMORI” COOPER

Darius “Amori” Cooper — Instructor, Singer-Songwriter & Producer
Born in New York and raised in Delaware, Amori is a rising Contemporary Christian artist whose music blends R&B, gospel, and faith into healing soundscapes. With deep musical roots and influences like Jeremih and Tank, Amori creates music that feels like ministry. Beyond the stage, he is a lead producer at Red Spade Music, developing emerging voices. As an EEVAL instructor, Amori teaches youth how to use music as an outlet for emotional release, self-expression, and resilience—transforming testimony into artistry.
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GUILLERMO QUIRINDONGO

Guillermo Quirindongo— Instructor, Founder of Neur Culture & Entrepreneur
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Master’s graduate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Guillermo is not just an entrepreneur—he is a builder of legacies. Before founding Neur Culture, he performed as Raw Intellect, crafting his own sound as an artist and entertainer. His path expanded into design, marketing, and entrepreneurship, where he partnered with global creatives and high-profile clients to turn vision into impact. Through Neur Publishing, Neur Media, and Neur Ventures, Guillermo equips creators and entrepreneurs with systems to publish, profit, and leave legacies. At EEVAL, he mentors youth with the conviction that every background—no matter how humble—can be the blueprint for wealth, identity, and purpose.
