OUR JOURNEY
2018 — Organization Founded
2019 — Community Launch & Early Outreach
2020 — Program Adaptation During COVID-19
2021 — Organizational Growth & Strategic Planning
2022 — Program Expansion & Capacity Building
2023 — Community Impact & Partnership Development
2024 — Funding Readiness & Infrastructure Development
2025 — Strategic Funding Initiatives
2026 — Major Proposal Submission - Submitted funding proposals requesting approximately $1.9 million to support:
- Educational programming
- Family service initiatives
- Community engagement
Founder and CEO
While fulfilling the requirements for a graduate degree, Ronald Ravenell authored and successfully defended thesis research on students transitioning from alternative education programs, back to mainstream education. Based on research findings, Ronald founded Roundball Education Inc. to help youth and their families achieve inclusive prosperity and quality life through prevention education, family services, and community engagement. As a spirited professional with a background in education, civil and social services, financial markets, and resource development, Ronald continues to strive to empower youth while strengthening communities.
Our Board
Ronald Ravenell, MA, Founder, Chair, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer
Verna McKentie, M.S., President - Former Investigative Supervisor, Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
Claudia Love, M.S., Secretary - Retired Administrator, Fort Bend County School District
Our Programs
Youth Programs - We use evidence-based curricula to teach violence prevention, drug prevention, life-skills training, and positive youth development. We offer trauma-informed alternative activities to help participants recover from issues related to post traumatic stress.
Family Support Services - We use an evidence-based curriculum to offer positive parenting strategies, case management services, and family forums. We rely on counseling professionals to provide individual and family therapy.
Community Development - We create opportunities in different communities to foster social engagement, civic engagement, effective community coalitions and other innovative ways to help sustain and build thriving neighborhoods in society.
Our Impact
EMPOWERING YOUTH
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Participant Testimonials
"The perfect programs for our youth."
- City Council member Brooks
"The prevention education projects are timely and have merit."
- City Council member Gaither
"I love the programs offered by Roundball Education Inc. The drug and violence prevention curriculum taught me strategies that discouraged me from participating in delinquent behaviors." - D. D. ('24)
"It was a great idea to use the game of basketball as a trauma-informed sport activity. Participating on a team help me build positive peer relationships and taught me how to manage my emotions." - G. T. ('25)
"I learned positive parenting strategies, effective communication techniques, and how to be a better parent for my child. I would recommend Roundball's family support services to other members of the community." - Reema Mohamed ('25)
Additional Notes
Roundball Education Inc. set to receive $1.5 Million Milestone Payment from anonymous supporters.
April 10, 2026
To support the further development of the Prevention Education, Life-Skills Learning, and Alternative Activities in a Safe Space (PELLAS) Project. PELLAS uses an evidenced-based curriculum to offer prevention education, life-skills training, trauma-informed alternative activities, relationship building, and community engagement strategies to prepare youth for a global economy.
“We are very pleased to have secured this critical gift through our strategic research collaboration with our supporters,” said Ronald Ravenell, chief executive officer of Roundball Education Inc. “This is a very exciting time for our organization as we strive to teach youth valuable life skills, communication strategies, and the importance of civic engagement.
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