A-Willie-Nita Foundation
The A-WIllie-Nita Foundation was created in honor of Anita Meadows and Willie Cooper. This is my philanthropic arm created to honor my parents. We provide scholarships for students, back to school events , Christmas Toy Drive, and other charitable events.
My Parents
Scholarship Recipients
The A-Willie-Nita scholarship is an honor of my parents, Anita Meadows-Williams and Willie Cooper. My parents provided me with many educational and life opportunities. They instilled a certain level of resiliency and dedication that helped me through college and every step in my career. Together, they created a love for higher education in me and the need to provide others with an opportunity to better their circumstances. This scholarship is a four year scholarship that is awarded to full time students at universities and colleges
A-Willie-Nita Scholarship Recipients
Brionna Blumenberg
Brionna Blumenberg graduated from Lane Tech High School in Chicago. She will be an incoming freshman at Fisk University, a HBCU. Brianna will be majoring in Psychology. She is really interested in how the brain functions, processes, filters, and retains information. Brionna was inspired to continue her education because her father and mother both have obtained post graduate degrees. A fun fact about Brianna is she is a "Band Kid" with a love music.
James White
James White graduated from Kennett High School in Kennett, MO. He will be an incoming freshman at Maryville University. James will be majoring in Business with a minor in Political Science. He has a strong conviction on impacting and improving his community by helping to educate and represent the underprivileged. James was inspired to continue his education through the perseverance and growth that it took to succeed from the environment he grow up in. A fun fact about James is he was licensed to preach at 17.
Andrea Ordaz
Andrea graduated from Marie Sklodowska Curie High School in Chicago. She will be attending DePaul University in the upcoming fall of 2023. She is an undecided business major. She is inspired to further her education because her mother was a first generation college student and believes that life is a journey of continuous learning. She enjoys learning and reading. A fun fact about Andrea is an avid comic book reader and anime enthusiast.
Xela Blumenberg
Xela Blumenberg graduated from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. College Preparatory High School in Chicago. She will be an incoming freshman at Tennessee State, a HBCU. Xela will be majoring in Health Sciences. She is really interested in becoming a physical therapist and helping others regain full mobility after an accident. Xela was inspired to continue her education because seeing how college and graduate school helped further the careers of the people who inspire her, she wanted to follow the path to success. A fun fact about Xela is she is a "avid dancer.