Team

THE DREAM TEAM

Terrance did not allow life’s disappointments to deter him, instead he allowed the lessons of those decisions to cultivate him into the dynamic leader that he is today.
Terrance has placed his life story on a platform to be used to inspire youth. As a mentor Terrance’s goal is to guide them through familiar choices and challenges that they too may face in life. As the Visionary of the Focus 21 Foundation, Terrance shares his life story to inspire youth to become focused, creative and authentic in their quest for success.

DR. TERRANCE BERRY

CEO & Founder, Focus 21 Foundation, Inc.
Certified Life Coach | Fitness Instructor | Yoga Instructor | Anger Management Specialist
Community Leader | Entrepreneur | National Award-Winning Mentor

Dr. Terrance Berry is a visionary mentor and community leader whose mission is to empower the next generation. Since founding Focus 21 Foundation in 2015, he has devoted himself to helping youth break cycles of adversity, discover purpose, and build lives rooted in leadership, discipline, and self-mastery.

National Recognition & Awards

Dr. Berry has received numerous prestigious honors, including:

  • Joe Biden Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award – For lifelong commitment to community service and youth empowerment.
  • 2024 Mentor of the Year – Honor Thy Father Inc. – Recognized for mentorship excellence and leadership development.
  • UPS 2023 Jim Casey Community Service Award – For outstanding leadership and efforts to fight youth obesity in Metro Atlanta.
  • Recognition from multiple magazines and city officials for community service initiatives.

Community Impact & Signature Programs

Dr. Berry leads a variety of transformative programs and events, including:

  • Health & Wellness Initiatives – Black Men’s Wellness Day, youth fitness, and nutrition programs.
  • Youth Mentoring & Leadership – Rite of Passage, Boys to Men, Princess for a Day, Career Fairs, STEM & Coding the World workshops.
  • Community Service Programs – Breast Cancer Walk/Run, Christmas Toy Giveaways, Back-to-School Drives, Thanksgiving Drive-Thru Food Distribution, The King’s Table Food Distribution (1st & 2nd Saturdays), Annual Sonday Fishing Trip.
  • Innovative Workshops – Introduction to AI, Emotional Intelligence, Laws of the Land, Financial Literacy, and Entrepreneurship.

A Leader Who Leads From Experience

Growing up facing adversity, Dr. Berry understands firsthand the challenges youth face. His personal journey fuels his compassion, authenticity, and ability to connect with young people. Every program, mentorship session, and workshop is rooted in lived experience, spiritual grounding, and a genuine desire to see youth succeed.

Today, Dr. Berry is recognized as one of the most influential youth mentors in Metro Atlanta. Through Focus 21 Foundation, he continues to empower youth to develop wellness, leadership, financial literacy, and the skills needed to positively impact the world.

Tanbrance K. Berry

Chief Operating Officer, Focus 21 Foundation Inc.

Tanbrance K. Berry is a native of Atlanta, GA, and the Chief Operating Officer of Focus 21 Foundation Inc., where she guides daily operations, program implementation, and strategic partnerships to advance education, workforce development, and equitable access for underserved communities. A three-sport student-athlete (flag football, basketball, track and field) and a pre-law major at Howard University, she brings discipline, teamwork, and a rigorous analytical mindset to leadership and governance. Tanbrance leads budgeting, stakeholder communications, and scalable, data-informed programs that drive sustainable impact and community empowerment.

She is passionate about mentorship, youth opportunity, and advancing systemic change through evidence-based practices.

THERESA GODBOLD

Theresa Godbold is a MTSS coordinator with 15 years of experience in education. She specializes in helping students with learning deficiencies and is known for dedication in helping the youth find their voice, grant writing, coaching, and youth travel. Theresa Godbold holds a degrees from Georgia State University. She also attended Savannah State University and The university of Georgia.

TIFFANY TOLBERT

Tiffany Tolbert joined the organization in 2017.  As an avid reader, her vision is to ensure that every child becomes literate and develops a love for reading.  She has over 15 years of experience in the Atlanta nonprofit community.  Tiffany made her mark in Atlanta through her career with Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta and volunteerism with the Ryan Cameron Foundation.  Her leadership has helped both organizations grow and further their impact in the greater Atlanta community.

Tiffany has been an Atlantan since 2004 and is originally from Cleveland. She earned a BA from Columbia University and a Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Management from Case Western Reserve University.