DaVena Jordan, Founder & CEO

DaVena Jordan is a prominent figure in the nonprofit and government sectors with over 25 years of experience, specializing in grant writing, program design, and public health initiatives across federal, state, and local levels. She began her journey after earning her Health Science undergraduate degree, swiftly transforming her thesis on HIV/AIDS prevention into a groundbreaking grant program, securing $100,000 from the Pfizer Foundation. Co-founding AWOL All Walks of Life, Inc., DaVena secured over $90,000 in federal funds within its first two years, earning national recognition for innovative arts-based programming.

In 2009, DaVena established Social Architect, LLC, a consulting firm dedicated to empowering small to mid-size nonprofits. Armed with a Master's in Public Administration from Valdosta University, she developed a unique model to enhance organizational infrastructure. Through training, education, and executive coaching, DaVena and her husband Tony uplift the nonprofit community, ensuring sustainability and impact.
Throughout her career, DaVena's innovative approach to program design and evaluation has led to the development of award-winning arts-based prevention programs, earning national recognition and acclaim. Under her leadership, AWOL has been featured in Black Enterprise magazine and recognized by the Georgia Lucas Foundation's free K12 education resource, Edutopia, as a program that works for at-risk youth.

DaVena's commitment to making a difference and empowering communities underscores her legacy as a true leader in the nonprofit sector, setting her apart as a beacon of inspiration and impact. DaVena's life work extends beyond professional achievements; she enjoys downtime on her 2-acre farm in Douglassville, GA, with her husband, Tony, and their sons, Caleb and Daniel. There, amidst plants, chickens, barn cats, and her trusty white German shepherd, Roman, she finds solace and inspiration to continue her work as a true community activist.

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