Pictured left to right Urban Bridge Founders: Vernon Deas, Marcus Jackson and James Jackson.
About Us
Urban Bridge was founded in 2015 by 3 African-American innovators and change-makers - Marcus Jackson, Vernon Deas, and James Jackson.
These men had a committed desire to improve the quality of life in the communities served through education, exposure, empowerment, and economic development. Almost 4 years after incorporating as a nonprofit they finally experienced some funding and opportunity breakthroughs enabling Marcus to focus full-time on realizing the hopes and dreams that were birthed many years prior. In 2021 facility renovations on The Bridge Impact Center were completed and a grand opening to the community was held. In 2022, Urban Bridge began implementing expansion plans for additional Mental Health services & partnerships, Unity Park, Campus Engagement. Now more than ever Urban Bridge is poised for exponential growth and ready for what’s next!
mission
Urban Bridge infuses hope into youth by creating pathways to health, wholeness, and economic opportunity.
vision
Bridging the opportunity gap in NE Oklahoma City for lasting generational impact.
Board
Michael Carnuccio, Board Co-Chairman, Founder and CEO of The JTK Group
Vernon Deas, Board Co-Chairman, Founder of Group Fly and Co-Founder of Urban Bridge
James Jackson, Board Secretary, Raytheon Technologies and Co-Founder of Urban Bridge
Blake Kerr, Board Treasurer, CPA, ENDVR
Drake Scifers, CEO, Content Gym
Caleb McCoy, General Counsel, ArborXR
Ilinda Jackson, Chaplain at Mable Bassett, Raising the Standard Ministries, Pastor at Secret Place Church
Jewel McCorkle, Outreach & Development Director, NE OKC Renaissance
Stephanie Coleman, Community Relations Coordinator, OGE
