Who we are
Musical Expressions Experience is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to “provide all youth with a healthy and artistic experience of music and art learning”. Our innovative model program will provide learning opportunities and experiences to under resourced communities in music and arts education for youth. Our goal is to build academic, social and personal development skills for youth who are enrolled in our program.
Our vision is “to ensure that every youth have the opportunity to experience learning music and arts in the State of Mississippi”.
Our Team
Chelsea Young
Founder, Executive Director
Chelsea Young, a native of Jackson, MS is a female Hip Hop artist from Jackson, MS. Raised in a musically inclined environment, Ms. Young also known as “BabycDaRealist” was exposed to the culture of Hip Hop/Gospel music at an early age. Because of this, she was able to realize her love for musicianship and perfect her musical talents by learning multiple instruments and styles of music. By being exposed to more musical traits, she developed her own personal style of songs during her years of college which can be described as nurturing contemporary music.
Ms. Young earned a B.S. Degree in Entertainment Industry Studies and Entrepreneurship (2016) and Master’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Entertainment Industry Studies (2020) from Delta State University. Young, has worked to advance the importance of Arts Education. Over the past eight years, she has worked with different arts organizations in the Mississippi Delta region, striving to connect with and empower the students of those organizations through the arts.
With instructing lessons from songwriting to music production and even private lessons, Young’s greatest inspiration is sharing her craft with students who share the same interests and even introducing the passion to students who have no experience with the arts.
Young has had the fortunate opportunity to pilot her first violin program through a Delta organization, where she built partnerships with other arts organizations throughout the Mississippi Delta region. Her inspiration for the violin started when she was a younger elementary student of the Jackson, MS Public School District. Young strived to introduce another culture of music to students in the Delta region and to provide them with a dynamic learning experience that will instill an appreciation for the arts.
Through this very passion, Musical Expressions Experience was created where she will continue to share her craft with inspiring young musicians in desired communities of the Jackson, MS and Mississippi Delta region.
FaDerricka B. Harvey
Project Director
FaDerricka B. Harvey is a Delta native of Greenville, MS. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Rust College and her Master of Business Administration; Master of Professional Accountancy from Delta State University. She has years of administrative experience working with non-profits, database systems and administration.
FaDerricka will assist Musical Expressions Experience in providing it with administrative skills and support. In her position, FaDerricka will ensure efficient and effective completion of project goals and objectives. She assists with financial and programmatic reports, coordinating appointments, request and administering changes. FaDerricka, is responsible for daily operations, organizing workshops and meetings of internal and external review boards and committees.
Meet Our Board
Mrs. Kartessa Bell
Bell’s mission is to inspire women and youth to perceive and accelerate their future with positive thinking and actions. Trained as a writer, researcher, educator, and organizer, she has a background in communications, project management, strategic planning and leadership, instructional coaching, music, and fitness. During the twenty years, Kartessa has demonstrated a strong commitment to public service helping organizations build momentum in a world that is changing rapidly in seconds each day while bringing critical issues affecting women and children to the forefront.
Mr. John Brandon
J.B. Brandon holds a BSBA in Accounting and Masters of Professional Accountacy from the University of Southern Mississippi. While still in undergrad he worked at Community Connection Inc., which provides housing assistance for needy individuals. He worked there in combination of other business owned by the same individuals for about a year and half. Currently, he works as an auditor with the state and deals with state agencies that give grants to non-profits.
Mr. John Young
John Young, earned his degree in Machine Shop Technology and a Certification in Programs for Machinists. Young gained over 30 years of machine maintenance experience while working for Levi Strauss and Company in Gluck Stadt, Mississippi. John is very proud to be a part of the Musical Expressions Experience Board.
Mrs. Carolyn Young
Carolyn Young, earned her degree and certification in Medical Coding. Young, holds more than 25 years of experience in the medical field which includes positions as navigator patient access, nuclear medicine assistant, medical coder, medical assisting, and mammogram assistant. Young, currently works for the Baptist Hospital at the Center for Breast Health of Jackson, MS.
Ms. LaRonda Bankston
LaRonda Bankston earned her degree and certification in Computer Technology and has over 12 years of experience in the data support capacity. Ms. Bankston is a Certified Health & Life Coach with a mass following and over 10 years experience. Ms. Bankston is currently a Wireless Multi Media Senior Advisor for Apple, Inc. Ms. Bankston is best known for her innovative work with the largest tech guru. She has been in the supervisory capacity of the tech guru for more than 5 years. LaRonda is extremely excited about the work she does with the company and is extremely excited about the work she will do with Musical Expressions Experience.
Thank You
On behalf of our team we would like to give thanks and dedication to our M.E.E Board Members and Donors. It all began with an mission and passion. Your dedication helped turn a hobby into something more. Thank you, for being apart of molding the next generation of Mississippi Musicians.
