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Chief Executive Officer & Program Visionary

Tyrana Carter

A woman with black hair, wearing a plaid blazer and black pants, sitting on a beige cushioned bench with multiple pillows in a room with wood and dark blue wall decor, smiling at the camera.

Tyrana Carter holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and is the CEO of Alliance for New Beginnings, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals transition successfully back into the community. With a strong background in mental health and community support, she has devoted her career to creating transformative programs that restore lives and rebuild futures. In addition to her role at Alliance for New Beginnings, Ms. Carter serves as the Executive Director of the Fort Greene Youth Academy. In this capacity, she works to empower and support both youth and seniors within her community, providing them with opportunities for growth, development, and stability. Her leadership across both organizations reflects her deep commitment to service, advocacy, and building programs that address pressing social needs with compassion and effectiveness.

The "abolition team" likely refers to the historic abolitionist community in Brooklyn, particularly the area around Bridge Street and Duffield Street, which was a hub for the Underground Railroad. Active abolitionists like the Truesdell family lived

The "abolition team" likely refers to the historic abolitionist community in Brooklyn, particularly the area around Bridge Street and Duffield Street, which was a hub for the Underground Railroad. Active abolitionists like the Truesdell family lived at 227 Duffield Street, and the African Wesleyan Methodist Episcopal Church on Bridge Street was used to hide escaping slaves. Today, this area is commemorated by Abolitionist Place, a park at the intersection of Willoughby and Duffield Streets.

This is the team I’m fortunate to mentor. These young men, who have overcome incarceration, now stand beside me as partners in strengthening our community. Through entrepreneurship support groups, we’re creating awareness, opportunity, and lasting ch

This is the team I’m fortunate to mentor. These young men, who have overcome incarceration, now stand beside me as partners in strengthening our community. Through entrepreneurship support groups, we’re creating awareness, opportunity, and lasting change in our neighborhoods.

Some of my favorite public servants—Congresswoman Velázquez, Attorney General Letitia James, and community advocate Eric Blackwell—took part in this event to support housing, healthcare, and employment opportunities.

Some of my favorite public servants—Congresswoman Velázquez, Attorney General Letitia James, and community advocate Eric Blackwell—took part in this event to support housing, healthcare, and employment opportunities.