Leadership isn't a position. It's stewardship.
The M.I.T. Project was built by two leaders with different strengths and one shared burden — helping people believe again, build intentionally, and multiply impact. Together, their approaches create a rare balance: high accountability with high compassion.
The team behind the mission
Davonta J. Hughes
Davonta leads through structure, discipline, and actionable systems — helping people move beyond survival into ownership and economic mobility. His work centers on building people up without creating dependency, turning vision into execution that lasts.
- Financial systems
- Strategy
- Execution
- Economic mobility
- Infrastructure
"How do we build people without creating dependency?"
Alphonso Hughes Jr.
Alphonso leads through belief, encouragement, and presence — restoring confidence, identity, and direction in people who may feel overlooked or stuck. He helps people awaken to what's possible and walk in it with discipline and consistency.
- Identity
- Belief
- Encouragement
- Activation
- Relationship
"How do we wake people up to who they were created to become?"
Tre'von R. King
Tre'von brings over a decade of nonprofit and outreach experience, plus five-plus years in public service with the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. Known for being proactive, disciplined, and community-focused, he connects with people from all walks of life and helps carry the mission to the communities we serve.
- Marketing
- Communication
- Outreach
- Community trust
- Storytelling
Part of the executive team, championing the mission's voice.
Leadership as stewardship
Our leadership culture intentionally combines high accountability with high compassion — rooted in these principles.
Humility over ego
Mission stays bigger than any individual.
Service over status
Leaders remain accessible and connected to the people we serve.
Purpose over control
We steward a vision, not a spotlight.
Transformation over performance
We value lasting growth, not temporary inspiration.
Communication over avoidance
Difficult conversations handled with maturity and honesty.
Multiplication over dependency
We build ownership, not reliance.
People matter before they produce
We build environments where transformation can happen holistically — where people feel seen, connected, challenged, equipped, and supported.
Faith-centered
Faith, stewardship, and purpose ground our leadership and growth.
Family-oriented
People feel connected beyond productivity or performance.
Ownership-driven
We encourage responsibility, initiative, and leadership.
Servant-led
Leaders stay present and connected to the community.
Transformation-focused
We value healing, growth, and sustainable development.
Truth-based
Integrity, honesty, and transparency protect trust.
"We are building more than programs. We are building a transformational ecosystem that turns dreams into plans, plans into action, and action into generational impact."
We are committed to protecting the mission, leading with integrity, prioritizing people over image, and building systems that create multiplication — not dependency.
Build something that multiplies
Schools, churches, employers, funders, and neighbors — there's a role for you in this work.