The Team
Kevin Moody, Jr.
Founder/Chief Executive Officer
Kevin Moody is the visionary founder and executive director of Preparing Youth for Tomorrow, Inc. (PYT). A police officer by profession, Kevin founded PYT to bridge the gap between law enforcement and underserved youth, with a focus on mentoring, empowerment, and community engagement. His passion for mentoring young people and building positive relationships with law enforcement is the foundation of PYT’s programs, including the Handshakes Over Handcuffs initiative.
Kevin’s leadership is driven by his deep belief in the potential of every young person. Through PYT, he has successfully implemented life-changing programs that aim to break cycles of poverty, violence, and disconnection. He is also committed to creating sustainable partnerships with schools, businesses, and community organizations to ensure long-term impact. As a mentor, leader, and advocate for youth, Kevin continues to lead PYT with unwavering dedication to shaping a better future for the next generation.
Derrick Johnson, Jr.
Chief Operating Officer
Derrick Johnson Jr. is a dynamic motivational speaker, dedicated police officer, and expressive writing facilitator committed to helping youth and communities unlock their full potential. With a powerful personal story and over seven years in law enforcement, Derrick brings a unique blend of lived experience, professional discipline, and heartfelt service to every room he enters.
Raised in Baltimore City in a single-parent household with three siblings, Derrick learned early the value of hard work, focus, and perseverance. His drive to avoid a life of poverty and crime led him down a path of purpose, first as a successful entrepreneur, then as a mentor and public servant. In 2018, he was named Officer of the Year by the Maryland Transit Police Department for his commitment to excellence and community engagement.
Before entering law enforcement, Derrick mentored hundreds of at-risk youth as a residential counselor at Sheppard Pratt Mental Health Facility. He now uses that same passion and insight to inspire students, educators, and young men across the country through powerful storytelling, writing workshops, and leadership development.
A former hip-hop artist turned transformational speaker, Derrick connects deeply with audiences by drawing from his life as both a creative and a community protector. His message is simple but profound: every young person carries a gift the world desperately needs, and it’s our responsibility to help them see it, believe it, and act on it.
Derrick partners with schools, nonprofits, and city leaders to empower students and uplift communities. Whether he’s on stage, in uniform, or mentoring face-to-face, his mission remains the same, to lead with purpose, inspire with truth, and serve with integrity.
Jo’elle Berry
Executive Assistant
Jo’elle provides both administrative support and community engagement expertise at Preparing Youth for Tomorrow, Inc. With a background rooted in service, her passion for charitable work and mentorship began after working closely with foster youth in Baltimore City. Since then, Jo’elle has remained committed to empowering young people—helping them build not only mental resilience but also the financial skills necessary for long-term success.
She holds a strong interest in criminal justice and a solid foundation in accounting, paired with a strong analytical and organizational foundation that supports her effectiveness in every aspect of her role.
Jo’elle thrives on collaboration, especially when it comes to brainstorming and developing new event ideas, and she is dedicated to bringing those innovative concepts to life. While she prefers to work quietly behind the scenes and avoids the spotlight, her thoughtful contributions help drive the daily success and overall mission of PYT Inc.
Jo’elle is also deeply committed to building strong community ties. She enjoys connecting with people, identifying their strengths, and encouraging them to get involved through volunteering and outreach. Her ability to nurture relationships and create meaningful opportunities contributes greatly to the organization’s impact.
Sherri Richardson
Strategic Finance & Operations Advisor
With nearly 40 years in Corporate America, Sherri Richardson is the Founder & CEO of MoRich Land Enterprise, Inc., where she empowers professionals to achieve financial goals and generational wealth. Her experience spans industries from automotive to healthcare, bringing invaluable wisdom and operational insight to PYT. Sherri’s guidance will help us build sustainable financial structures and community-focused strategies, ensuring PYT’s long-term growth and impact.
Veronica Logan, MSW, LCSW-C
Chief Compliance Officer
Veronica, Founder/CEO of Free Baltimore. She is a licensed clinical social worker with over nine years of clinical experience in the Mental/Behavioral Health space. She is a practicing herbalist with a mission of bridging the gap between mental health and herbal medicine. Veronica helps entrepreneurs & healthcare professionals who are navigating burnout, compassion fatigue, stress and/or work life imbalance. She is passionate about destigmatizing and decolonizing mental/ behavioral health in black/brown communities. At PYT, Veronica will use her mental health background to assist in programs groomed and/or tailored toward mental health. She will also use her experience of running her own practice to assit in ensuring that PYT is in compliance with all mandated laws and policies.
KD Diamond, M.ED, LPC, LSATP
Chief Technology Officer
KD Diamond is the blueprint — a strategist, healer, and creative force who moves with purpose and power.
Known simply as “KD,” she blends technical expertise with raw authenticity, holding space for both the boardroom and the brokenhearted. She holds a B.S. in Information Technology (Web Development & Design) and an M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. KD is licensed as an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and LSATP (Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner) in both Virginia and Texas, with a clinical style rooted in truth, empathy, and transformation.
KD is the founder and driving force behind multiple impactful brands:
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Halo Healing Center – her nonprofit rooted in community wellness and transformative care.
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Avenyx Health – expanding healthcare access with intention and innovation.
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Kyngdom8 – her digital + cultural agency creating brands, media, and experiences for those who lead with vision and edge.
From luxury-minded bosses to underserved communities, KD meets people where they are — whether it’s clinical therapy, brand development, or business infrastructure. She doesn’t follow trends; she trusts her gut. And that inner compass? It’s never wrong.
Clients and collaborators call her dope — not just for what she does, but for who she is. Observant. Authentic. A natural leader. Her journey started behind a tech desk at a mental health company, and has since evolved into a multi-enterprise ecosystem that touches lives and shifts legacies.
Outside of her work, KD is a multidimensional creative — a talented singer, songwriter, and musician who pours emotion into every note. Spiritually grounded and family-driven, she stays aligned with her higher self and her purpose.
In every lane, KD Diamond doesn’t just operate — she dominates.
Tori Kerr
General Intern and PYT Summer Internship Program Coordinator
Baltimore native, Tori Kerr is already making a profound impact at Preparing Youth for Tomorrow (PYT). A second-year criminal justice honor student at the illustrious North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Tori embodies the bridge between academic excellence and community engagement.
After attending a PYT event, Tori was so inspired by the mission, that she forged her own path to become part of the team. Drawing on her passion for youth empowerment, she created the PYT Summer Internship Program: a transformative initiative that connects high school juniors and seniors to real-world nonprofit leadership, social justice, and community impact.
Tori’s commitment and leadership is shaping a program designed to help young people gain hands-on experience, build confidence, and develop critical skills. She’s not just building a program; she’s building a legacy.
PYT is proud to have Tori on our team, where her vision and determination inspire us all to dream bigger and do more for Baltimore’s youth.
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