Empower Leaders, Transform Lives
For people who want to increase their impact.
Your support helps us equip individuals with the tools to build resilience, lead with confidence, and thrive in every area of life.

Empowering People Across All Walks of Life
Our Mission
Empowering Self-Leadership and Transformation
At The Keitt Institute, we believe that effective leadership begins with self-leadership. Our mission is to equip high-achieving professionals and organizations with neuroscience-backed strategies to build resilience, lead with confidence, and unlock their full potential. We specialize in delivering original, research-based experiences that help leaders rewire their thinking, elevate their leadership, and thrive in every area of life.
How Your Contribution Makes a Difference
Your donation fuels transformative experiences that help leaders thrive.
Every dollar you contribute helps us:
- Deliver High-Impact Programs: Providing essential tools and strategies to build resilience and enhance leadership.
- Expand Our Reach: Offering our services to more individuals and communities in need of transformative growth.
- Create Lasting Change: Helping individuals rewire their thinking to elevate their leadership and succeed in every area of life.
Social Impact
Your donation transforms lives and communities, creating a ripple effect of impact far beyond what you may imagine.
People Impacted
Extensive Reach
In 2023 alone, we distributed over 1,200 education tools, including videos, workbooks, assessments, and articles.
Tools Distributed
Give to the Causes That Matter Most
The Vitality Project™
Every First Responder Deserves to Be Strong for the Call. Your Support Makes It Happen. The Vitality Project™ helps first responders prevent burnout and enhance performance under pressure with critical resources and training programs, building a network of support for our nation’s heroes.
SheRises™
Our newest initiative designed to help young women thrive as they navigate life after high school, career, and personal growth. SheRises™ empowers college-aged and young adult women with leadership skills, emotional strength building, and the confidence to lead on their own terms.
The Impact of Your Support:
Real Stories, Real Change
Hear directly from individuals whose lives were transformed by your generosity.
Redefining Emotions & Leadership
Aidan | Resonate
Program Impact
Aidan realized that there are many different ways to be a leader and that emotional intelligence directly impacts how to lead people effectively. It is essential for leadership and is not just about being “good with emotions.”
Investing in the Whole Person
Abby | PowerHer
Program Impact
Abby recognized that development programs affecting both personal and professional life hold greater value because the organization invests more in them, showing that it cares for the whole person, not just the employee.
Building Confidence Skills
Ivy | #StrongGirls
Program Impact
The #StrongGirls program structure and evidence-based approach helped Ivy discover and validate her abilities, allowing her to trust in her skills and confidently use them at school and at home.
Exercising Self-Reflection
D.M. | Emerge
Program Impact
D.M. learned to utilize reflection to gain a better understanding of his actions and identify areas for improvement, applying the insights he gained to enhance his skill set in business, academics, and personal life.
Join Us in Creating Lasting Change
Your support helps us continue to empower individuals to build adaptability, lead with confidence, and unlock their full potential. Together, we can create a brighter, more empowered future.
Transparency and Accountability
We are committed to ensuring that your donation is used wisely to create meaningful impact.
We are proud to have earned the 2025 Platinum Candid Seal of Transparency, affirming our commitment to transparency and accountability. As a 100% minority, female-owned 501(c)(3) organization, we allocate every donation to programs that directly benefit the individuals and communities we serve. Your contribution helps us continue our work with integrity and measurable results.
Our Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors at The Keitt Institute is a diverse and dedicated group of individuals, each bringing a unique perspective and expertise to guide our organization towards its mission. Comprising professionals from various industries, our board members share a deep commitment to fostering emotional development, leadership empowerment, and well-being in our communities. With their collective wisdom and strategic vision, they play a pivotal role in steering our initiatives, ensuring accountability, and driving sustainable growth. Together, they embody our values of inclusivity, innovation, and integrity, inspiring us to reach new heights and make a lasting impact in the lives of those we serve.
Tony Keitt
Jametta Barden
Donna Ford
Dr. George Grant
Jan Lennon
Clarence Natto
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