Champions, engineers, and innovators who deliver at the highest level, and bring that standard to every student.
Kiana Ali-Gadson
Founder and Executive DirectorStraight Path 4 Humanity, House of STEM™
Kiana has championed her career and motorsports for more than 25 years as a professional motorsports athlete manager. The World Champions she has cultivated over the last two decades have collected 20 championships between them. Kiana has built partnerships, created opportunities, and managed talent and career development in motorsports, working with national and international OEMs, manufacturers, brands, apparel companies, magazines, schools, and other corporations. As the program director of House of STEM, she brings that standard of excellence and a tough spirit to the program, connecting students, schools, industry, and community to real career pathways.
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Even though she’s known as a person who prefers life out of the spotlight, her passion clearly speaks louder than words. Kiana has been intentional about the causes that matter to her, health and families, from nutrition to maternal health. She later became a doula while living in metro Atlanta and went on to support mothers through childbirth (even her oldest daughter). She joined a team of midwives fighting for maternal health and raising awareness of the maternal mortality crisis in Georgia (one of the highest in the nation). Born and raised in Philadelphia, she and her partner organized a motorcycle charity ride from Philadelphia down to South Carolina, raising awareness and support for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), one of the best hospitals in the country. Though most of her career has been in mainstream motorsports, it’s her time in health and education that earned her the name “Kiana Holistic”, achieving many goals in one lifetime.
On December 27, 2025, just days before the New Year, Kiana had to say goodbye to her youngest daughter, Laila, at the young age of 18, in a metro Atlanta hospital. For her, the mission has to continue.
Richard “RG5” Gadson
NHRA World Champion and EngineerHouse of STEM Instructor and SP4H Board Director
Richard “RG5” Gadson brings championship experience, engineering expertise, and a commitment to helping the next generation see what is possible. Multiple championships, too many wins to count. Hailing from a racing family, his father, the legendary Skip Gadson, was well known and respected in the sport, and now his son, a World Champion, graces the House of STEM stage with experience ranging from grudge racing to tuning. A degree in engineering, and now NHRA domination. Richard Gadson shows himself as a true champion on and off the track.
Dystany Spurlock
House of STEM AmbassadorNASCAR racing history maker
A pioneer and barrier breaker with her own day and a key to the city, Dystany Spurlock made history in 2026 as the first Black woman to race in a NASCAR national touring series. She’s been featured on the Today Show, The Breakfast Club, and more. A former semi-truck driver turned NASCAR and motorcycle racer, Dystany brings determination, girl power, and real-world career exposure together for the next generation.
In September 2026, Dystany appeared as a Forbes Power Women’s Summit speaker. She’s backed by the Foxxtecca team as she made American History, her racing debut in NASCAR and made it as a part of black history.
Tenita Kennedy
Board Director
Tenita Kennedy brings more than 25 years of experience in real estate, mortgage lending, accounting, sales, and client relationship management. She holds a degree in accounting and credentials in real estate. Her diverse background provides a strong perspective on financial stewardship, business development, customer engagement, and organizational growth. Her financial acumen, customer-service leadership, and consensus-building skills enable her to contribute meaningfully to strategic planning, stakeholder relationships, and sustainable growth.
