Rayah, The Royal Poodle

Awe - Inspired to lead.

  • Stage Prototype Ready
  • Industry Education
  • Location Atlanta, GA, USA
  • Currency USD
  • Founded August 2017
  • Employees 9
  • Incorporation Type LLC
  • Website RoyalRayah.com

Company Summary

Rayah, The Royal Poodle LLC (Ra-yah) seeks to promote social change that leads to gender equality and healthy relationships. Rayah’s mission is to inform and inspire leadership, and greater participation of girls and women in underrepresented fields such as science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM).

Team

  • Executive Managing Director

    BA in Dance, MBA, and EdD Candidate, she has historically used theatre/dance to enhance social, life, impulse control, and anger management skills of “under-served” and “at-risk” youth/women. As a Performance Improvement Specialist, her strengths extend to strategic planning via appreciative inquiry, SWOT/SOAR analysis, content development, capital raise, action research, strategic implementation, and ROI analysis. Member of SAG-AFTRA and AEA.

  • Chief Strategist

    MBA, PhD, is affectionately referred to as Dr. VCE or strategy mom. Armed with a multitude of 'first and only's in her career, she has dedicated her life to improving the fate of marginalized people and those put at a disadvantage often by no fault of their own. When not wearing her superwoman cape, Dr. Cox Edmondson is a Full Professor in the Division of Business Administration and Economics at Morehouse College and loves making success happen. 

  • Artistic Director

    Writer/director, Palmer holds a BS in Journalism from Northwestern University and an MFA in Dramatic Writing from NYU. With 20+ years in entertainment and education, she has edited two best-selling authors’ books, and published her own, "Standing in the Gap: Power of the Prayer Line" (2015). As a playwright, she works with LA/NY actors/directors. She debuted her latest play, "Shake It Off" (2017) and is a member of the Dramatists Guild.

  • Education Director

    Award-winning educator, Dozier has 10+ years as a Special Education classroom teacher. An expert in instructional and classroom planning, classroom management, and classroom motivation, she holds a Specialist Degree in Education Leadership and a MS in Curriculum and Instruction. Having written several science and technology fully funded grants, she has a long-standing interest in discovering ways to enhance teaching and learning environments.

  • Curriculum Writer

    Director of Studios & Specials at a charter network in Atlanta, GA. She is a graduate of the Alabama School of Fine Arts and a winner of their Theatre Department's highest honor. Mrs. Hagos holds a BA in Theatre from the University of Southern California. She has taught Drama, and helped to write and produce whole school productions. In her role as Director, Devon oversees Computer Science and Engineering courses.

  • Legal Counsel (Ethics and Compliance)

    Thurgood Marshall School of Law graduate, Robinson has 15+ years as a managing and transactional attorney; focusing on contract formation, preparation and corporate governance. Her marketing/legal expertise helps clients protect their rights in sports and entertainment careers. She also helps special needs families create educational plans for their children as she is mother to a son with autism. She is licensed to practice in Forida.

  • Stephanie Whitaker
    Curriculum Writer

  • Elnora Ward
    Executive Assistant

  • Human Resources Director

Advisors

  • Tony Award Nominee Horace Turnbull (Arts-in-Education Advisor) - B'way: Guys & Dolls, Face Value, Ain't Broadway Grand, Oh Kay, Sophisticated Ladies, The Tap Dance Kid. Radio City Christmas/Rockettes, Carnegie Hall/Alvin Ailey, Funny Girl Nat'l Tour.
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