Meet the Team
Our Core Team & Partners
Raul Carrasco
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Bio coming soon.
Shannon Casey
Founder, Chief Operations Officer
Bio coming soon.
Allan Carrasco
Director, Business School
Bio & photo coming soon.
Felix Alberty
Business School Coach
Bio & photo coming soon.
Rommel Cano
Business School Coach
Bio & photo coming soon.
Darwin Villatoros
Manager, Athletic Facility
Bio coming soon.
Kevin Urbina
MMA & Boxing Coach
Bio coming soon.
International Team Members & Supporters
Master Renato Tavares
Renato Tavares BJJ Association
Master Tavares is a world renowned authority in the areas of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Grappling Enhancement. He trained with Carlson Gracie Sr. for over 15 years and is a certified black belt under his name.
Master Tavares has been training for about 44 years and has been competing 35+ years. He continues to compete today and has more than 25 affiliate schools both in the US and internationally.
Professor Wayne Marble
Renato Tavares BJJ Association
Professor Wayne currently holds the following ranks: Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Renato Tavares (2017) - 4th degree Black Belt in Judo - 4th Degree Black Belt in Shingitai Jujitsu - 3rd Degree Black Belt in Missouri Jun Fan Gung Fu - Level 4 in Kali
Wayne Marble opened Blue Springs Jiu-Jitsu in Blue Springs, Missouri in 1992. Since that time he has dedicated himself to educating students in the martial arts.
Core Partners
Throughout our journey, a global network of partners have supported us through inspiration, advice, funding, and partnering with us. We wouldn’t be where we are without them, and we will always be grateful.
Lobo Carrasco BJJ Academy
For providing training and instruction for the Souldiers program. (2015-Present)
Renato Tavares BJJ Association
For supporting our endeavors before we were incorporated as a nonprofit organization. (2015-Present)
CrossGym HN
For providing a safe space to train for the Souldiers program. (2015-Present)
Soles4Souls
For supporting us on our path to self-sustainability, funding our training with Street Business School, and helping to strengthen our Economic Growth program. (2015-Present)
Street Business School
For training and providing us with the curriculum we use for our Business School and for continued support. (2019-Present)
YouthActionNet
For believing in us from the beginning and awarding us with ‘Premio Yo Emprendo’. (2016)
Just Hope International
For supporting the initial expansion of the Souldiers program. (2015)