Joshua Berry - Executive Director

My name is Joshua Berry, I'm the founder and ED of Briidge The Gap, I've loved computers and artistic expression since my childhood. When founding Briidge The Gap in early 2020, my reason for going full throttle and committing to start my own organization boiled down to do wanting to do more in the community. I thought of opportunities that I, myself would've loved to experience had I had the chance and actively worked to bring the initial initiatives to fruition. At BTG, we've been intentional in our focus to utilize STEAM education to empower and engage with the community through our culturally proactive education-based events, workshops and digital experiences rooted around our our four pillars.

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​Director of Arts and Performance Art

​I've known I was an artist since about six years old. As time has passed I've grown increasingly restless over the potential impact which we all have when we really dedicate ourselves to personal progress. My true goal with Briidge is to enlighten individuals across all identities so that they may revitalize a profound sense of personal agency across the four main sectors of Digital Literacy, Art Appreciation, Financial Literacy and Lingual Literacy.

Aaron Walls - Manager of Arts and Performance Art

I am a 19-year-old entrepreneur who’s always had a want to help in the community. My biggest passion is storytelling, whether that be through music, photography, videography, or any other mediums. Because of this, I am proud to be a part of Briidge the Gap. My mission with Briidge the Gap is to help bring the visual and auditory arts to the youth, and document the process along the way.

Myckeldrea Brooks - Co-director of Lingual Literacy

I am originally from North Carolina. I moved to Mckinney, TX back in 2007 and have seen it's growth. I am in my 22nd year of teaching public school and my favorite children's book is " The Hungry Caterpillar " by Eric Carle.