WHO ARE WE
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering communities by providing impactful programs & services for youth ages 6-18, young adults ages 19-24, families, and the communities that we serve.
MISSION
Our mission is to educate, inform and enlighten the youth focusing on development and arts education.
VISION
To be a leading force in empowering youth through mental health, entrepreneurship, arts-education, and leadership development, inspiring confident, creative and resilient future leaders
OUR VALUES
LEADERSHIP
CENSORSHIP
CREATIVITY
Our youth needs influencers, mentors, and leaders that are willing to shift their paradigm in relation to today's era of digital influence. Social media, digital media & music make a huge impact on the relationships and attitudes of our youth. They are becoming programed to normalize violence, promiscuity, self-hate, and bullying because of the lack of social responsibility and open dialogue from those who can communicate and speak the new era language of creativity.
We believe that through creative arts, mental health literacy, social & emotional learning, and more engagement we can reach our youth as change agents. Who have not only lived and represented what has impacted our youth but has made conscious change to shift our focus and develop from a relative perspective of experience.
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CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT
U.L.E does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national- origin, or disability in any of its activities, programs or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members, participants, staff, and volunteers. We agree not to disclose any confidential information obtained, unless we have been made aware of abuse, or threats harming self or someone else.
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MEET OUR BOARD
The Universal Love Entertainment board is a dedicated team of professionals passionate about youth development. With diverse backgrounds in education, arts, leadership, and nonprofit management, our board members bring a wealth of experience and expertise
SHERICA ISLER
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Sherica is a mother, artist, creative, program developer, and the founder of Universal Love ENT. With a diverse background in the arts and experience as a former hip-hop recording artist, Sherica’s journey has been shaped by creativity, resilience, adversity, and personal growth.
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Over the years, her experiences have transformed the way she views her purpose and the influence that digital media, entertainment, and the arts can have on young people. Today, Sherica is intentional about the image she represents—especially to the next generation—and is committed to using her voice and experiences to inspire, educate, and create positive change.
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After resigning from the Department of Defense to pursue her true purpose, Sherica dedicated herself to helping young people discover their potential and recognize the power of their own voices. Her personal experiences, including navigating depression and overcoming challenges during adolescence, have deeply influenced her passion for youth development. As a young person, she often coped with trauma silently while finding an outlet through the arts. Exposure to creative programs became an important part of her journey and helped shape the woman she is today.
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Sherica is especially passionate about mental health literacy and believes that combining the arts with supportive mental health resources can create meaningful opportunities for young people to heal, grow, express themselves, and build confidence. Through Universal Love ENT, she has developed programs that bring together arts education, mental health literacy, leadership development, social-emotional learning, entrepreneurship, and entertainment to empower youth and strengthen communities.
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Her creative background spans multiple disciplines. Sherica is a recording artist, performer, choreographer, screenwriter, film producer, and director, with experience in ballet, modern, praise, and hip-hop dance.
A graduate of The Ohio Media School, Sherica continued to combine her passion for storytelling and the arts through film. Her film Love, which she both performed in and directed under the name “Sureli,” explores real-life challenges and experiences that young people encounter. Inspired by true events, the film uses storytelling to bring awareness to the realities many youth face and encourage conversations that can lead to greater understanding and support.
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Today, Sherica continues to use her creativity, voice, and lived experiences to develop opportunities that inspire the next generation. Through Universal Love ENT, her mission is to create spaces where young people can discover their voice, develop their talents, build confidence, understand the importance of mental health, and recognize their potential to create positive change.
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CRYSTAL MACLIN
Meet Crystal who began her journey as an educator and advocate for children as a high school mathematics teacher, principal and professional development coach in Cleveland Ohio. During that time, her knowledge and expertise of using formative assessments were sharpened. She enjoys working with teachers and leaders across the country to help them use their student data to improve instruction for students.
Crystal is also a business owner that provides custom embroidery and quilting. She holds a B.A degree in Mathematics and M.Ed degree in Curriculum and Instruction, a series of professional development hours in the area of instructional leadership, literacy across content areas, formative assessment, RTI and school reform. With over 25 years of experience supporting students, their families, teachers and school leaders, Crystal's passion continues to focus on effecting change in schools, positively impacting the educational experience of students, and sharing and developing her craft.
MICHAEL DIXON
Meet Michael who as of June 2023 Michael Dixon retired his 40 year career as an educator. He has served 26 years in the Cleveland Heights-University Heights (CHUH) school district as a mathematics teacher and guidance counselor.
His passion for young people also led him to work as a youth group leader in his church, assistant director of a residential leadership summer camp located in Michigan, a workshop presenter, tutor, mentor and a host of other ventures. During retirement he plans to use his skill set to continue to inspire and contribute to uplifting the lives of our young people that need it most.
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OLIVIA ARNOLD
Meet Olivia who is a renowned two-time author, Kingdom entrepreneur, and the visionary force behind Emerge Consulting Firm and A Bolder Woman. With an impressive academic foundation in Marketing Management, Project Management, and Web Development, Olivia seamlessly merges brand identity with kingdom principles. As a creative catalyst, she transitioned from a decade in corporate America to entrepreneurship, unveiling her dual passion for ministry and the marketplace. Olivia's mission is to empower women to fully embrace their God-given identity, value, and authority, providing transformative solutions that blend creative strategy and innovative insights.
Beyond championing women's empowerment,Olivia is fervently dedicated to empowering the next generation, with a particular emphasis on cultivating the gifts, confidence, and potential of children. Beyond her professional pursuits, Olivia's heart lies in ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive, both in and out of the classroom. Recognized in esteemed publications like Voyage Ohio and Meta Business, Olivia seeks to leverage her platform to champion educational excellence and holistic child development.