our team

 George Blakeney Jr is currently a professional basketball player internationally and an upcoming venture capitalist. George Blakeney Jr, a product of Tarboro High class of 2009 and The University of North Carolina at Pembroke class of 2013, has been making his mark on the world. With over six years following college, currently as a professional basketball player, he has played and competed in nine countries, won a championship in Peru, and most recently led the Patriots of Rwanda to qualify for the NBA Africa League. George Blakeney Jr has always dedicated his time and efforts to seeing the next generation succeed in life. He holds faith and love to his heart dearly. While seeing the world, he always counts his blessing and realizes how fortunate we are to live and have the necessities we have also. The You Can Foundation is only step one of what’s next for him. 

Dionne is a highly-rated marketing strategist with 8+ years of experience as a small business owner marketing mentor, content creator and workshop facilitator. She is the owner of AskDionne LLC. Dionne works with groups, individuals, and organizations to amplify their brand exposure and implement marketing plans. Dionne uses her skills to train small business owners in the importance of product awareness, implementing branding and marketing strategies, and creating quality content for their businesses. 

Dionne holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. She also has a Master’s degree from Strayer University. Dionne is a native of Newport News, VA. She currently resides in Zebulon, NC with her husband and has three children.