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Our Story

CERTcuit, Inc. was created from a simple truth: talent exists everywhere, but access to skills and credentials often does not. Our founder, after more than a decade navigating corporate spaces, saw brilliant professionals passed over for opportunities. This was not because they lacked ability, but because they lacked certifications, networks, or pathways into high-demand careers. Every course, workshop, and webinar we run is built around the belief that helping someone become more employable is one of the most direct ways to help them feel more secure, capable, and whole. Simply put, skill-building is wellness-building.

What began in 2023 as BLVCK In Tech, a social group centered on connection and opportunity, evolved into CERTcuit, Inc., a hub where learning, growth, and professional mobility intersect. As our mission expanded beyond technology, we embraced the full spectrum of STEAM careers, where certifications, professional development, and networks drive economic stability and mobility. Our name reflects that evolution. Like the circuits that power innovation, CERTcuit connects people, skills, and opportunities through structured pathways that keep careers moving forward.

By 2038, CERTcuit, Inc. aims to support 25,000 professionals in entering, advancing, and excelling across Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. This is about career growth, building futures, fueling innovation, and opening doors that stay open for generations to come.

Black tech professionals in Dallas

Our Vision

To support 25,000 people in gaining STEAM career stability and mobility by 2038, building a future where individuals from all backgrounds can enter, grow, and lead across industries that shape tomorrow.

DFW Digital Nomads

Our Pillars

Empowerment

Connection

Excellence

Impact

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Meet our Leaders
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Shannon Stinnett
Founder + Chief Executive Officer

LaQuisha Scott
Chief Operating Officer

Drayton Graham
Strategic Partnerships Lead 

Joshua Guillory
Director of Programming

C'Era Sneed
Creative Project Manager

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Bobby Wilkinson
Advisory Board Member

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Christopher Charles Jackson, Esq.
Advisory Board Member

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Dr. Paola
"Lola" Esmieu

Advisory Board Member

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Annual and Financial Reports 

2023-24 Annual Report:

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2024-25 Annual Report:

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2025-26 Annual Report:

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Meet our Sponsors
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Thank you to our Recurring Donor(s):

Heather Carlson
A Community Impact corporate sponsor

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© 2026 by CERTcuit, Inc. |  501(c)(3) | EIN: 99-0845880

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