Meet the Team

Latoya Logan

CEO/Founder

LaToya Logan is the founder and executive director of Project LIFT Services. Ms. Logan is a clinical social worker (LISW-S) who specializes in trauma, cultural inclusivity, and innovative recovery practices for sustained independence. She is also a certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist. Ms. Logan is dedicated to eliminating the antecedents of incarceration, homelessness, and mental instability related to community and institutional dysfunction.

LaToya Logan serves as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Project LIFT Behavioral Health Services in Cleveland, OH, a venture focused on providing prevention and behavioral health services primarily to Black males facing high-risk factors. Her organization offers individual and group services addressing trauma, independence, father engagement, and life skills. In addition to this, LaToya also operates Project LIFT Consulting, LLC, where she develops training programs for CEU’s on a wide array of topics, including ethics, racial trauma in behavioral health, and supervision.

In addition to her professional achievements, LaToya has authored publications addressing aggression, trauma, and apathy in Black males and developed curriculum for training programs. She has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the Louis Stokes Community Service Leadership Award and the State of Ohio Social Worker of the Year. She is an adjunct professor and field instructor at Case Western Reserve University Joseph, Jack, and Morton Mandel School for Applied Social Sciences and Cleveland State University.

Corryn Freeman-Wells

Client Services Coordinator

Corryn Freeman-Wells is a native Clevelander and graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology and a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. Mrs. Freeman-Wells is an integral piece of of all services provided, ensuring staff are trained, connecting to community partners, and identifying new opportunities. Corryn supervises referrals, intakes, billing, and services to support clients engagement with community resources. 

She is an Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist Assistant, HIV Prevention Provider, and certified community health worker. She aspires to improve social health determinants impacting our community with education and impactful engagement. 

Sylvia Lewis

Operations and Compliance Manager

Sylvia Lewis, a proud Cleveland native, holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Cleveland State University. While pursuing her degree, she worked full-time at a small local business, where her dedication and drive earned her a management role just before graduation. With over 10 years of experience in business-to-business sales, Sylvia has honed her leadership and strategic skills, which she now channels into creating meaningful change in the Black community—a cause she is deeply passionate about.

In her role, Sylvia oversees operational compliance, ensuring safety, conducting risk-management training, and providing staff support. She also serves as the Client Rights Officer, addressing concerns and grievances to resolve issues and improve agency services.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Sylvia is a certified Reiki practitioner and Sound Therapist, passionate about the transformative power of alternative healing methods. She balances her career and passions with her roles as a wife and mother of three.

In her free time, Sylvia enjoys practicing yoga, cooking, reading self-help books, exploring nature, and continuously learning. A devoted Cleveland Browns fan, she brings the same passion and energy to her work and life, always striving to uplift and heal those around her.

Keith Brown Jr.

Client Services Specialist

Keith is a native Clevelander who is interested in helping his community. Keith assists with administrative tasks, scheduling clients, and marketing items for our wellness initiatives. Keith is also a creative and has been working on his own shoe line.

Tanyell Logan

Client Services Specialist

Tanyell manages client services to support a seamless intake process and connection to community resources. She brings over 20 years of experience working in customer service. She holds an associate’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from Wayne County Community College. She is a mother of an adult son and resides in Cleveland, OH.

Lakiesha Smith

Community Outreach Specialist and Volunteer Coodinator
Bio coming soon! 

 La’ Dell Thedford

Peer Educator

La’Dell Thedford, an exceptional young Black man, has made a significant investment in mental health awareness and education. His unwavering commitment to this cause is a testament to his dedication and expertise. La’Dell’s personal healing journey, his unique spirit, and his heart for humanity are all reflected in his work. He enjoys gardening, art, travel, and personal growth challenges. Currently, he serves as a peer educator and restorative justice practitioner at Project LIFT Services, while also pursuing an Ohio Prevention Specialist Assistant Certification and Peer Support Specialist certification.

Destiny Curlee

Case Manager/Community Educator

Bio coming soon! 

Camille Dabney

Restorative Justice Family Case Manager

Photo and bio coming soon!

Laurese Glover

Peer Educator

Bio and photo coming soon!

Crystal Sledge

Social Work Intern – Case Western Reserve University 

Bio coming soon! 

Want to Joint the Project LIFT Team?

Every day, we seek new, groundbreaking ways to impact the lives of young Black teens and fathers positively. If that excites you, join Project LIFT, where talented, compassionate & community-focused individuals like you are positioned to flourish. Apply now to join our team.