Meet Our Founder

Dawnetra Blackwell is the Founder and Executive Director of the Cincinnati Vibrant Youth Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

She founded the organization to combat childhood obesity by promoting physical activity as a positive reinforcement for youth. Cincinnati Vibrant Youth Project provides free, structured fitness programming through schools, summer camps, and community organizations.

Dawnetra is a certified Xtreme Hip Hop Step instructor with two years of teaching experience and leads programs that focus on prevention, early intervention, and youth wellness.Dawnetra Blackwell is the Founder and Executive Director of the Cincinnati Vibrant Youth Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Dawnetra Blackwell is the Founder and Executive Director of the Cincinnati Vibrant Youth Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Under her leadership, Cincinnati Vibrant Youth Project provides free fitness programming through schools, summer camps, and community organizations. Programs include Xtreme Hip Hop Step, HIIT-style fitness training, and boxing, designed to support youth physical health and wellness.