Jamie Grayson
Executive Director | Founder
Jamie Grayson is the Executive Director | Founder of People Of All Communities Succeed Organization, also known as POAC Succeed.
After spending over two decades in the financial industry as a senior executive, Jamie has always been drawn to people development. Through POAC Succeed, Jamie believes by learning from those around you opens the door for new relationships to form.
The passion Jamie brings to his work stems from his days as a collegiate athlete while attending Missouri Western State University. The grit and desire Jamie leads with for encouraging all to get off the sidelines and into the game for change in culture, climate, and community is his sole purpose for why POAC Succeed exists today.
Jamie received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Human Resource Management from Missouri Western State University, he later completed his Masters Degree in Education from William Woods University, and later became certified as an Equity Trainer through the University of South Florida, Muma College of Business.
Jamie’s goal is to encourage all to get off the sideline and into the game for the change we wish to see in all communities.
Dr. Tracy Platt
President of Educational Strategies
Following a fulfilling 25-year career in education, Tracy partnered with Jamie and People of All Communities Succeed to amplify a message that profoundly transformed the way she leads. As a former principal who understands the complexities of human behavior, she is on a mission to empower other leaders by sharing her experiences with POAC Succeed and the lasting impact it can bring to their organization and community.
After successfully implementing the POAC Succeed framework and harnessing the impact of student ambassadors, Tracy is committed to expanding the organization’s reach and fostering a culture of awareness and inclusivity in as many organizations as possible. Her passion lies in empowering individuals and communities to thrive by utilizing tools and strategies that ensure everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
Tracy brings with her a diverse background of leadership experience that began with a distinguished four-year service in the U.S. Army where she was stationed in Honolulu, HI. She holds an educational doctorate in Administration and Leadership from the University of Missouri Kansas City, a Master of Arts in Education from Texas State, a second Master of Arts in Administration from William Woods University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Chaminade University. She recently published her first book Every Student Every Day No Matter What Creating a Culture of Belonging and is working on her second book. As a published author, speaker, and advocate for change she is on a mission to plant as many seeds of awareness as she can through the POAC mission.