Larissa Dayana Jean | CEO & Founder
As Founder and CEO of the Gift Center, Larissa is passionate about equipping the next generation of gifted leaders to discover their gift, sharpen their gift, operate in their gift, and steward their gift for the glory of God! Larissa is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a dual degree in Spanish and Foreign Language Education, and a minor in Speech Communication. She graduated from Beulah Heights University with a degree in Biblical Leadership, and later earned her Tier I Educational Leadership Certificate from the University of West Georgia. With over 15 years of classroom experience, Larissa also holds her certifications in both Advanced Placement and Gifted Education.
Larissa is a firm believer that “you are a purpose packaged in a person!” As a licensed minister, published author, and minister of liturgical dance, her desire to use all of her gifts to glorify Jesus Christ. This fuels her passion to empower the next generation to align with their God given gifts in order to make a Kingdom impact in their God assigned sphere of influence! The Gift Center is the 21st century Leadership Academy with a mandate to equip the Esthers, Deborahs, Josephs, Daniels, Davids, and Joshuas in this generation!
Larissa has a deep love to encourage, equip, and empower both gifted scholar leaders and their families from underrepresented communities because talent is found in all cultural groups!. It remains her life mission to ensure that the next generation of leaders are not only operating in their God given gifts but that they possess the Christ centered character and academic excellence to stand before kings and excel at their dream colleges and universities. Larissa is a lifelong learner, a leader, a coach, a mentor, and an advocate for the “invisible” gifted population in the public, private, and home school sectors. It remains her joy and honor to champion the next generation to experience Proverbs 18:16 firsthand, “A man’s gift will make room forhim, and brings him before great men.”
Roselande Jean | Administrative Assistant
Roselande is a married mother of three handsome boys and two beautiful girls. She enjoys teaching mathematics and is passionate about helping others. She received her bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Alabama State University and her Master’s degree in Mathematics Education (5-12) from Western Governors University.
Roselande is the founder of EzerWorks VA and thrives in helping business owners make their work easier. At The Gift Center, she finds joy in connecting scholars, parents, and the community through efficient communication and meaningful support.
Roselande serves her community through her involvement in her church by assisting administratively, teaching in children’s ministry and leading the women’s ministry in efforts to bring change in the city of Lawrenceville. She is a problem solver who seeks to be a helping hand to those around her.
Bridgette Rooks | Marketing Assistant
As The Gift Center’s Multi-Media Marketing Assistant, Bridgette brings over 20 years of creative and strategic experience to every project. A graphic-design graduate and CEO of Cre8tive Vibes, she began her career in retail before discovering her passion for helping entrepreneurs organize their ideas, define their brand, and share their stories.
At The Gift Center, Bridgette combines her Entrepreneur Lifestyle Mindset and Brand Development and Marketing expertise to craft engaging videos, social posts, and email campaigns that celebrate student achievements, recruit families, and deepen community connection. She believes that with a clear plan and a bit of encouragement, everyone can tap into their greatness and use their God-given gifts.