About.Be Better Consulting offers staff training, facilitation, and team-building workshops. We're happy you're here and look forward to partnering with you with an interest to be better.
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Established in 2021
Be Better Consulting, LLC was started to create a training space in youth development for small and medium-size nonprofits that serve youth. We also offer professional services to government agencies and larger institutions. Our knowledge and experience are for the benefit of our clients.
Our Mission
Crafted Solutions
We share pathways to youth-development best practices and offer post-secondary opportunities in the education and out-of-school time (OST) fields through training and facilitation. We will work for your trust and develop a long-lasting relationship through the work we provide.
Identify Pathways
Be Better Consulting, LLC is dedicated to growing with you. It is our intention to deliver high-quality work and services each time. There is a gap in best practices, and we want to do our part to be better for all youth. Specifically, we specialize in supporting government agencies and organizations that serve youth of color who are under-resourced. Our goal is for staff, programs, and systems to grow and impact as many people as possible.
In all we do, we promote a culture of transparency, collaboration, and efficiency. Join us to grow.
In all we do, we promote a culture of transparency, collaboration, and efficiency. Join us to grow.
Founder & CEO
Breylon A. Smith, MPA
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Breylon Smith is the founder and principal consultant at Be Better Consulting, LLC. He's worked in the education and nonprofit sector for more than ten years and has extensive experience designing, implementing, evaluating, and directing innovative programs that meet critical community and youth needs. He's worked in public schools, charter schools, and nonprofits gaining experience in operations, strategic planning, and youth development. As a consultant and entrepreneur, he wants to partner with government agencies and organizations to impact the field. Breylon leads with a sense of care, joy, and professionalism while focusing on best practices.
Prior to starting Be Better Consulting, Breylon worked in direct service and leadership with Higher Achievement. While there, he used data to inform decision making for youth, led high-performing teams, advised on program innovation and expanded the High School Placement program across five affiliates (14 sites). Before this, he worked with Global Scholars Academy where he helped grow the start-up charter school's Extended Day program. Collaborating with the RDU community, North Carolina Central University students, and UNC-Chapel Hill's Kenan-Flagler Business School, he developed programs and classes including parent advisory council, photojournalism, chess, and student mentoring programs. These experiences and others provided the foundation of his expertise. Breylon holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Middle Grades Education and a master's degree in public administration from North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC (recognized with honors); he earned a certificate in Nonprofit Management from Duke University in Durham, NC. He is also a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. When he's not working, Breylon enjoys volunteering, sports, coffee shops, and exploring new places and delicious food. In the mix of all of this, Breylon is blessed with a wife and son. |
It Takes Courage to Be Better
Courage is contagious. A critical mass of brave leaders is the foundation of an intentionally courageous culture. Every time we are brave with our lives, we make the people around us a little braver and our organizations bolder and stronger.
- Brené Brown