Mr. Lincoln was born in Trinidad, and later moved to the United States, where he lived in New York with his parents and two sisters. Mr. Lincolns background stems from having his own business in Sound Engineering & Production for over 20 years.  Mr. Lincoln later married Alicia Berridge who he has known for over 20 years, and together they started Rising Stars Business Academy in July 2010.  Mr. Lincoln teaches Technology and Leadership Development At RSBA. Currently, Mr. Lincoln is also the Founder & Pastor of 1 With Him Ministries located in Moreno Valley, CA. 

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"Nothing is impossible with God on your side."

Benny Orduno has served RSBA for six years in the capacity of volunteer, student services, mentor coordinator, academic counselor, leadership instructor, grant manager, Associate Director and now as the Director Of Operation. In spite of his family adversities, he is a first-generation college student, earned his B.A. in Psychology at CSUSB and is currently a graduate student at Walden University studying in Nonprofit Management and Leadership.

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"Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it."

Jared Hernandez has been with RSBA for a total of six years. As an alumni he saw the value of the organization and wishes to give back as a staff and mentor. He loves being a father to his son and daughter he also enjoys being a mentor to the youth. 

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If you look at the people in your circle and you don't get inspired you don't have a circle you have a cage."

William "Big Will" Welch  has served in many capacities over the last 20 years. Working with young people from all aspects of life. With he himself coming from an unstable background as a youth he has gain the experience needed to help transform the lives of those who find themselves at-risk in todays society. His focus as an intervention specialist will be to apply anger management, conflict resolution, and substance abuse awareness to any and all issues that disrupts ones ability to be progressive in society.

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"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."

Dr. MLK Jr.

Davon Rayford is a former student now alumni of the Rising Stars Business Academy Youthbuild. He now serves as a mentor, front desk receptionist, art instructor and is currently advocating on the CSTAC (California State Alumni Council).

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As a youth leader, I always wanted to lead youth in the right direction of success." 

“In Loving Memory"

Khalilah Sharif has worked for Rising Stars Business Academy for over 6 years. She started working with opportunity youth in 2010 as a Registrar for YouthBuild Charter School of CA and has found that working with the youth is her passion. She enjoys mentoring and giving back to the community. Khalilah is a highly respected well-rounded individual who maintains her home life as a mother of 4 and working full-time. She is currently attending Walden University. 

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“Don’t go through life, grow through life.”

Elvira Rios graduated from UCR with a bachelors degree in Ethnic Studies. After earning her undergraduate degree at UCR she entered UCLA's Teacher Education Program where she was able to develop her teaching philosophy.

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"My teaching philosophy is strongly grounded in social justice and critical thinking. As these values have been central to my teaching identity and praxis I have always strived to inculcate a classroom environment which nurtures respect, equality, and dialogue." 

oanna Bach has served nine years in YCSC (four years of which as a math teacher in RSBA). She is currently serving as the lead and the math teacher in RSBA. She earned a degree in mathematics, certificate in programming, and earned credits in civil engineering. Also, she has 20 years of teaching experience where she taught high school and college students.

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“I believe that teaching is a noble profession, and it is my responsibility to help and guide young people to be successful.”

ordan Lyles (born July 28, 1999) is an American author, artist, musician, song writer and record producer. Jordan began his career creating songs in a broken down Ford Explorer and blossomed through the years; all while representing his family, city and most importantly God.

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“Lay low, pray mo’”

Peter Jones is a Graduate of Cal State San Bernardino with a Bachelor's in Social Sciences and his Master's Degree in Secondary Education. He has been teaching since 2005 in Jr High, High School and Brooks College Long Beach.

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​"Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death." – Albert Einstein

I love spending time with my many children, godchildren and grandchildren. I also love to play Mario Bros.

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"If you see someone without a smile give them one of yours"