a team commited to excelLence

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shalimar jackson

Founder & CEO

Shalimar, a former Division 1 athlete, coach, certified T4C Instructor and certified referee, has over a decade of experience in social services. He now leads the More Than An Athlete Emotional Intelligence program, empowering student-athletes as emotionally intelligent leaders.

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NEESHA LENZINI

LPC, Regional Director

Neesha brings more than 25 years of experience developing people, programs, and partnerships that strengthen mental wellness, leadership, and human performance. Neesha’s career spans behavioral healthcare, higher education, Career & Technical Education, workforce development, SafeSport leadership, and national training—bringing MTAAEI a powerful combination of clinical expertise, educational leadership, and a lifelong commitment to developing the whole person behind the athlete.

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julmar howard

M. Ed Founder & COO

Julmar, a Division 1 scholarship athlete, coach, and certified referee, champions holistic well- being in youth athletics and mental health. With over 15 years of experience, he tailors education and athletic training to equip young athletes for success in sports and life.