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Email Dionté
Dionté Grey leads UrbanPromise Los Angeles with a deep commitment to restoring community and expanding opportunities for youth of color. As an edu-activist, he has spent over a decade mentoring and developing 500+ young leaders, ensuring they have the tools to thrive. Under his leadership, UPLA continues to grow as a space where students feel seen, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Dionté holds a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management from Tusculum University and a master’s in Diverse Community Development and Leadership from California State University, Northridge. Whether he's leading the UrbanPromise team, coaching students, or bringing energy to Summer Camp (his personal Super Bowl) Dionté is dedicated to making every moment meaningful.
Dionté is also a passionate speaker who inspires audiences with his expertise in youth development, education equity, and community leadership. Book him to speak at your conference, event, or church at diontegrey.com.

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Meg Grey is the heart behind UrbanPromise Los Angeles’ college access and leadership development programs. As the Director of Programs, she has guided dozens of first-generation, immigrant, and low-income students through the college admissions process, coaching them to 100% acceptance at four-year universities (since 2019!) , including UCLA, UC Berkeley, and Pomona College. Meg also directs the StreetLeader Program, managing high school students as they grow into confident StreetLeaders, both in their communities and beyond.
Beyond college counseling, Meg wears many hats—creating curriculum and training materials that equip teens with life and leadership skills, while also overseeing all of UrbanPromise LA’s marketing and communications. Whether she’s crafting a compelling story for donors or cheering on a student’s big college acceptance, Meg finds deep joy in the relationships she builds and the futures she helps shape.