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Everyone Deserves an Equal Place at the Starting Line.
Gender inequality has cost the global economy $160 trillion. Racial inequality has cost America $16 trillion in GDP. We are closing the gap — one leader at a time.
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The diversity and determination of the Stroud family is the story of America herself. I'm Frank Shines, Stroud descendant and founder of the Stroud Leadership Academy. Drawing upon over 25 years as an IBM and EY management consultant coupled with my time training with Olympic athletes and learning to fly Air Force jets, I've developed a rapid “coach & do” training approach to teach biz and tech skills to underserved communities.
Our partners — IBOC “RACE”, the RTL Foundation, Pioneers Museum (CSPM), and the Colorado College Stroud Scholars — have helped us expand our reach.
We Value Your Support: Three Programs in 2023
Your donation drives real, measurable impact across three interconnected initiatives.
Interactive “Coach & Do” Biz and Tech Training
In partnership with Dr. Mikel J. & Sandra Harry's Six Sigma Management Institute (MindPro), GUETTO, and Serena Williams-funded startup Freeing Returns (founded by Barbara Jones), we trained our first cohort of 12 students — six earned a Lean Six Sigma Action Belt Certification in the second half of 2022.
Our goal: train and inspire 400 students in Lean Six Sigma project management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in 2023.
RACE the Opera — Performing Arts & Community
RACE the Operabrings the untold story of Dolphus Stroud's Olympic quest to the stage in partnership with Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, IBOC.nyc, and award-winning visual artist Athena Azevedo.
This program uses the performing arts to inspire communities and teach the value of perseverance, equity, and cultural pride.
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Stroud Family Documentary — “Running to Harvard”
With guidance from Stroud family friend, TV actor and producer Tim Reid, a Stroud family documentary is underway. Frank Shines is partnering with Ralph G., UCCS, Mike Pach (Colorado College), US Air Force Academy, and the Pioneers Museum.
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Just $25 Covers 1/4 of a Student's Training Course
501(c) non-profit with Stroud Leadership Academy Partner RTL Foundation.
On June 1, 1930, Dolphus & Tandy Stroud outpaced the same field that beat Dolphus in the 1928 Olympic Trials.
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