Honorees

Riccardo Dale

Beverly

2014 Honoree

Focus Area:

Youth Mentoring & Education

Organizational Affiliation:

About

Riccardo Dale of Beverly is the founder of Free All Minds Academy. As a teen, his life spiraled out of control, but with exceptional support from a mentor in his community, he blazed a path to success. Determined to pay it forward, Riccardo started Free All Minds Academy, a mentorship organization committed to shaping the leaders of tomorrow by providing support in academic achievement, personal development, and career exploration. An astounding 100% of Free All Minds students graduate from high school and nearly all attend post-secondary institutions, receiving more than $1.4 million in scholarships.