TeCori Elder-Scott has a passion for youth development that has fueled him both personally and professionally. After receiving a Bachelor’s degree from Emory University, he spent five years working at Junior Achievement (JA) of Georgia, where he focused on high school program implementation for the organization. This included managing and growing business and mentoring programs, working closely with corporate partners to provide access points for students, and planning and coordinating student experiences. He recently accepted a role with 3DE as Director of School Leadership. 
 
Having spent his time at JA empowering students to own their futures and create the lives they want to live, TeCori decided to step out and do the same. Today he is an entrepreneur and co-owner of a real estate investment company based in Atlanta, GA. Passionate about art and creative expression, he also spends time serving as a creative consultant and project manager for artists. 
 
Though his professional concentrations have shifted, his commitment to students has not. Growing up in inner-city Portland, Oregon, TeCori has experienced and seen first-hand how lack of resources, exposure, and community re-investment can stifle student potential and development. This is exactly why he continues to mentor young people and speak to student groups.