Michelle Gbelama-Okore
Executive Director/ Lead Tennis Coach
Terry Stokes
Lead Tennis Coach
Brainer Angulo
Lead Tennis Coach
James Okore
Director of Coaching/ Lead Tennis & Soccer Coach
Katleen Trinidad-Villegas
Operations Manager
Ariyah Lamin
Co-Lead Tennis Coach
Moise Aldajuste
Lead Soccer & Tennis Coach
Rebecca Auleus
Lead Tennis Coach
Ciara Owens
Junior Tennis Coach
Rahja Richardson
Junior Tennis Coach
Edward Williams
Volunteer
Rondella Thompson
Volunteer
David Chigne
Volunteer
Madison Hill
Volunteer
Jasmine Hallback
Volunteer
Nickolas Harrison
Volunteer
Sri Pasupuleti
Volunteer
James G. Okore is a professional soccer coach and youth development leader with over a decade of experience managing a soccer organization in Mercer County. With more than 15 years in leadership across corporate, sports, and faith-based spaces, he is known for building strong teams, developing people, and creating purpose-driven communities. He also serves as Pastor of Church Discipleship and Training and Chairman of the Elder Board at Transformation Church NJ.
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Passionate about mentoring youth, James has dedicated his career to helping individuals and teams reach their full potential. He is a devoted husband to Michelle Okore and a proud father of two daughters, Mariah and Ariella.
Pastor James Okore
President
Michelle is a Youth Development Specialist and Professional Tennis Coach with over 19 years of experience, having worked with more than 5,000 young people across the NJ/NY area.
She graduated from Drew University with a B.A. in Economics and a master’s degree in Creative Writing.
In 2022, Michelle founded WE Lead Sports Inc. to expand youth access to developmental opportunities and to prepare young people for life beyond high school. Through this organization, she blends sports, leadership development, and college readiness to ensure youth are equipped for long-term success.
Michelle Gbelama-Okore
Founder & ED
Ariana is the Program Manager at Foundation Academies Charter School, where she leads the K–8 after-school program, overseeing staff, curriculum, and daily operations. Her previous experience in early childhood development sparked a deep interest in supporting students academically and socially within school-based settings.
Ariana’s passion for civic engagement and community is inspired by her great-grandmother’s legacy of involvement in local initiatives throughout Lawrenceville, NJ. This foundation has shaped Ariana’s commitment to uplifting youth and fostering meaningful community connections.
Ariana Love
Vice President
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A native New Yorker, she has lived in Mercer County, New Jersey for over 30 years. She holds a BSE in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and is now retired after a successful 43-year career in the chemical industry. She is passionate about investing her time and energy into supporting the development and education of young people, especially those with limited access to resources.
In addition to her involvement with WE Lead Sports Inc., she volunteers at a Mercer County elementary school, assisting with Science, Language Arts, and ESL. She believes that challenging young minds to reach for the stars is an immeasurable investment in the future.
Jacqueline Booth
Secretary
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Lisa Aliche
Treasurer
Lisa Aliche is a seasoned youth development professional with over 15 years of experience supporting adolescents across education and mental health spaces. Passionate about the transformative power of mentorship, education, and community, she has dedicated her career to uplifting at-risk youth throughout New Jersey.
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She has served in impactful roles including Student Advisor at Edison Job Corps, Teacher with New Jersey City University’s YouthCorps program, Afterschool Program Coordinator with Newark Public Schools, and Behavioral Health Counselor in the nonprofit sector. Lisa holds a B.A. in Journalism & Media Studies from Rutgers-Newark and certifications in Nonprofit Management and Professional Grant Writing from William Paterson University. She is also a founding contributor to The Get Good With Money Club and enjoys coaching tennis for youth and beginners.
Kameron Mckithen
Board Member
Kameron is an associate attorney at Kennedys Law LLP, an international law firm specializing in the representation of insurers and other corporate clients in complex insurance coverage and commercial litigation disputes.Prior to joining Kennedys, Kameron graduated from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, where he earned his law degree. During his time at Villanova, Kameron pursued various opportunities to gain experience learning about the intersection between sports & entertainment and the legal industry, including serving as a Staff Writer and Associate Editor for the Jeffrey S. Moorad Sport Law Journal and participating in a variety of legal coursework dedicated to the study of sports law.
Kameron's passion for promoting diversity in sports and giving back to his community stems from his background as a former youth and college lacrosse athlete growing up in Trenton, New Jersey. Kameron now strives to use his legal expertise to advise athletes and sports-related organizations on how to confront and overcome the vast amount of legal challenges that may arise throughout the sports & entertainment industry.
David Chigne
Board Member
Recognized for his technical rigor and leadership in project controls, David is known for structuring and validating complex capital project environments with precision and credibility. He specializes in CPM scheduling, forensic delay analysis, and the integration of cost, schedule, and risk to support high-stakes decision-making. His work consistently strengthens schedule integrity, enhances forecast reliability, and ensures contractual defensibility across multi-billion-dollar programs, positioning him as a trusted advisor in challenging project environments.
Beyond his professional career, David is deeply committed to mentorship and youth development through sports. A passionate tennis advocate, he actively supports initiatives that use tennis as a platform to create opportunities for young athletes—helping them develop discipline, resilience, and access pathways to educational scholarships. He also serves on the Board of Directors of AACE International and contributes to the advancement of the project controls profession globally.
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At WE Lead Sports Inc, we believe that sports and recreation education should be accessible to everyone. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment where individuals of all backgrounds and abilities can come together to learn, grow, and have fun.
