Timika Screven

President

Dr. Timika E. Screven, PT, DPT, grew up in North Philadelphia, and is an alumnus of Slippery Rock University, The Ohio State University and MOST PROUDLY of Scotland School for Veterans’ Children. Dr. Screven, DPT is affectionately known as a lifer of SSVC. This is why she is a proud Partner of the 17254 Group, which was developed to not only build up the underserved communities of Philadelphia, but also specifically to build up the members of the SSVC community within Philadelphia and throughout the US.

Dr. Screven’s, DPT, expertise is in healthcare, specifically Physical Therapy, which brings skills of organization, management, and being able to work with people from different all backgrounds. It is all done with compassion

Amirah Cutts

Treasurer

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Nadiya Jackson

Public Relations Specialist

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Afua Derricotte

Secretary

As a Philadelphia native, and a Master's Level Social Worker for the past 15yrs & Health and Physical Education teacher for the past 4years. I spent my undergraduate years at Delaware State University, spent another 3years in Temple University, School of Social Work program and currently finishing up Health & Physical Education Certification from Eastern University, St. David’s. I have devoted my professional career to enhancing family sustainability, which will benefit and promote healthy family structure for generations. My skills acknowledge the theory and support the solutions where cognitive & behavioral development should be offered for families. My experience ranges from Incarceration to Foster Care, Philadelphia School District to Community engagement for community well being.

Along with sustaining families in the city, I have always had a passion for sustaining North Philadelphia Neighborhoods from past Philadelphia history to present day culture, putting the value back into the architecture one house at a time. Transforming urban blight into beautiful spaces for generations to thrive and develop. Understanding the need for longevity and wealth for my future, and my children’s future, 17254 Group’s vision aligns with my professional goals in supporting communities and families and leaving them better developed for families to thrive.

The 17254 Group is an opportunity for me to exercise my leadership capabilities, organizational skills, creative and extensive experience with various populations, which would be an asset aligned with the goals of the 17254 Group.

Taiyana Brooks

Technical Analyst

The 17254 Group technical team is lead by Taiyana Brooks, who brings her extreme passion for solutions and outstanding customer experience. Taiyana began her path into the IT profession at Scotland School for Veterans’ Children where computer lab teacher, Ms. Aumiller opened her eyes to the world of technology. At Scotland, Taiyana was the PowerPoint guru, creating presentations unlike anyone had seen, at the time. Taiyana has always been the go-to technical person for her family and friends and will continue to do so for the 17254 Group.

Backed by 15 years of experience in customer-focused support, Taiyana is a critical thinker who addresses technical issues quickly, effectively, and consistently exceeds performance standards. She has served a Technical Support Specialist for the Project Management Institute, where she supported multi-layered events both nationally and internationally with oversight of event technical budgets and complex technical logistics for hundreds of attendees. Her keen ability to partner with event coordinators, technical, and media teams to deliver reliable solutions has been the key to her continued success.

Taiyana is a wife and mom of three beautiful daughters. She enjoys traveling, exercising, and watching sports. Through 17254 Group, Taiyana's personal mission is to empower young black girls to enhance the tech industry.