At Heritage Global Group, we are a collective of dedicated change agents committed to making a difference. We empower individuals, strengthen communities, and support businesses by fostering leadership, advancing economic and workforce development, and advocating for sustainability. Through mentorship, networking, and economic support, we create opportunities for professional growth, community resilience, and entrepreneurial success. Our mission is to build a legacy of positive impact by integrating programs and initiatives that address critical local challenges with far-reaching implications. Guided by our core values of integrity, collaboration, and innovation, we strive to create a world where every individual has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to a brighter future.

Our Mission

Heritage Global Group fosters leadership, drives economic and workforce development, and champions environmental sustainability. Through innovative programs and strategic partnerships, we inspire individuals to realize their full potential, strengthen businesses, and create meaningful, sustainable change that uplifts communities and future generations.

Our Vision

Our vision is a world where every individual has the opportunity to thrive, where communities are resilient and empowered, and where economic growth and sustainability lay the foundation for lasting progress. Heritage Global Group envisions a future where empowered individuals and businesses drive transformative impact, leaving a legacy of meaningful change.

Our Story

Heritage Global Group (HGG) was founded with a vision to create a better tomorrow by addressing some of today’s most pressing challenges. HGG recognizes the power of mentorship, economic empowerment, and strategic networking in helping individuals and communities succeed. Our founders, driven by a commitment to building stronger, more sustainable communities, established HGG as a platform that fosters both immediate impact and long-term resilience.

As our reach expanded, we identified a growing need for programs that develop leadership, support business growth, and advance sustainability efforts. By providing educational opportunities, workforce development programs, and initiatives that drive innovation, HGG continues to serve as a catalyst for success—connecting people, businesses, and resources to build a stronger future.

Guided by our core values—integrity, collaboration, and innovation—Heritage Global Group remains committed to creating positive, sustainable impacts and establishing a lasting legacy of progress. We invite you to join us on this journey, connect with the incredible team driving our work, and experience the difference HGG is making across communities and industries worldwide.

Our Mission

Heritage Global Group is dedicated to empowering communities by fostering leadership, advancing social and environmental equity, and driving economic growth. Through innovative programs and strategic partnerships, we inspire individuals to reach their full potential and create sustainable, positive change that uplifts future generations.

Our Vision

Our vision is a world where every individual has the opportunity to thrive, where communities are resilient and empowered, and where equity, sustainability, and social justice lay the foundation for global progress. Heritage Global Group envisions a future in which empowered communities drive transformative impact, leaving a legacy of meaningful change.

Our Story

Heritage Global Group (HGG) was founded with a vision to create a better tomorrow by addressing some of today’s most pressing challenges. From environmental sustainability to social justice and youth empowerment, HGG seeks to close gaps and break down barriers that prevent individuals and communities from thriving. Our founders, driven by a commitment to build stronger, more equitable communities, recognized the need for an organization focused not only on immediate impacts but also on fostering long-term resilience and growth.

As we expanded our reach, we saw the profound need for programs that support leadership, environmental justice, economic empowerment, and personal development. From providing youth with educational opportunities and mentorship to advocating for policy changes that promote equity and environmental stewardship, HGG continues to serve as a bridge for change, empowering individuals across 200+ communities worldwide.

Guided by our core values—integrity, collaboration, and innovation—Heritage Global Group remains committed to creating positive, sustainable impacts and building a legacy of meaningful change. We invite you to join us on this journey, meet the incredible team behind our work, and discover the difference HGG is making around the world.

HGG GULF COAST EXECUTIVE BOARD

Keva Scott, Ed.S.

FOUNDER & BOARD CHAIR

Heritage Global

Business League

Keva founded HGG with a vision to build economic and leadership infrastructure for communities the system overlooked. Under her leadership, HGG has deployed $50,000+ to minority entrepreneurs, launched TRIBE across multiple cities, established The BLUEprint youth media program, and built WHGG101 as HGG's global broadcast platform.

James Moody

BOARD MEMBER

Vice President

Cadence Insurance

James brings financial sector expertise and risk strategy to HGG's governance — helping ensure the organization's long-term fiscal sustainability and insurance infrastructure as it grows and scales across states.

Barbara Schmitt

BOARD MEMBER

Emmy Award-Winning Journalist

& Producer

Barbara guides HGG's media strategy and storytelling standards — bringing two decades of broadcast journalism expertise to WHGG101 and HGG's public communications. She is the editorial conscience behind how HGG tells its story to the world.

Derek Eady

BOARD MEMBER

Economic Development Specialist

Small Business Administration (SBA)

Derek connects HGG entrepreneurs with SBA resources, funding pathways, and federal economic development programs — directly strengthening TAP's ability to move capital to minority-owned businesses that traditional lenders overlook.

Courtney Finch

BOARD MEMBER

Founder and Owner

Corelight Solutions

As a founder himself, Courtney brings an entrepreneur's perspective to HGG's program design — ensuring TAP and TRIBE meet the real-world needs of the businesses and leaders HGG serves, not just theoretical best practices.

Dr. Shelia Rivers

BOARD MEMBER

Owner & Chief Psychotherapist

Rivers Psychotherapy

Dr. Rivers brings mental health and wellness perspective to HGG's programming — ensuring the organization addresses the whole person in its leadership and youth development work, not just professional outcomes.

Shaun Pittman

BOARD MEMBER

Founder & Owner

Baristocracy, LLC.

Shaun's experience building a small business from the ground up informs HGG's hands-on approach to entrepreneur support — and his Gulf Coast business network opens doors for TAP participants and TRIBE members alike.

Charles Washington

BOARD MEMBER

Technology &

Media Specialist

Charles drives HGG's technology strategy and media infrastructure — providing the technical backbone that keeps WHGG101 streaming globally and HGG's digital programs running at scale.

"People are not the problem. People are the solution."

— Heritage Global Group · Founded by Keva Scott, Ed.S.