Marcus Johnson
Student → Founder
Before
Quiet 9th grader. No clarity on his future. Skipping class.
After
Runs a sneaker resale business, saving for college, mentors younger students in our cohort.
Our Impact
The numbers tell a story.
The students tell the truth.
Since 2017, Jus One Academy has served thousands of students, athletes, and emerging leaders across DC, Maryland, and Virginia — equipping them with the skills, mindset, and exposure to win.
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Years In The DMV
Transformation Stories
Before. After. Different.
Every name here is a real person whose trajectory shifted inside a JOA program.
Devin Carter
Athlete → Leader
Before
All-state athlete with no plan beyond ball. Pressure from every direction.
After
Built a personal brand toolkit, signed his first NIL deal, and speaks at our athlete summits.
Patricia Williams
Parent → Advocate
Before
Watching her son lose interest in school, unsure how to re-engage him.
After
Her son leads a school business club. She now hosts financial literacy nights for other parents.
Keisha Brown
Counselor → Partner
Before
Watching SEL programming fall flat with students who needed it most.
After
JOA cohorts run in her building. Discipline referrals down. Attendance up.
When a student finally sees themselves
as the leader in the room —
that's the work.
Testimonials
The community speaks.
Before Jus One, I never thought I could actually start something. Now I have my own sneaker resale business, and I'm saving for college. They didn't just teach me business — they taught me I matter.
Marcus Johnson
Student, 11th Grade · Prince George's County
These programs meet our students where they are. I've watched kids walk in with their heads down and walk out ready to lead. Jus One Academy brings something real into our building.
Keisha Williams
School Counselor · Charles County Public Schools
My son came home talking about assets, credit, and generational wealth. At fifteen. That conversation changed our whole family. We're budgeting together now. This is bigger than school.
Darnell Foster
Parent · Washington, DC
JOA showed up for our students consistently — not just for a photo op. The relationships they built are the reason it actually worked.
Patricia Reed
Principal · Suitland High School
Event Highlights
Moments that moved us forward.
2025
Annual Scholarship Gala
$25K presented to graduating seniors across the DMV.
2025
Summer Innovation Showcase
60 students pitched original business concepts to a live panel.
2024
DMV Youth Leadership Summit
Founder Sherrod Allen keynoted to 400+ students.
2024
Athlete Mindset Tour
Visited 6 high schools, reaching 800+ student-athletes.
2024
Financial Literacy Night
Parents + students learned credit, saving, and investing together.
2023
Community Partner Brunch
Launched 4 new school partnerships across PGCPS.
Photo Gallery
The work, in frame.
A look inside our workshops, summits, and showcases across the DMV.
Be Part Of The Next Chapter
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Sponsor a student, host a workshop, or bring Jus One Academy to your school or community.