Empowering Growth, Building Futures for both Youth and Seniors
Join the Community for the Achievement of Personal Growth and Advanced Development (CAPGAD) to unlock real-world skills, entrepreneurial pathways, and career opportunities. Together, we foster personal growth and strengthen our community through hands-on learning and partnership. CAPGAD is 501(c)(3) corporation.
Our Services
Hands-On Skill Training
Engage in practical, hands-on training sessions designed to equip you with industry-relevant skills that boost your employability and career growth.
Entrepreneurship Development
Receive mentorship and resources to help you start and grow your own business, turning your ideas into viable ventures.
Small Business Partnerships
Collaborate with local small businesses to gain real-world experience and contribute to community economic development.
Empowering Detroit's future through hands-on growth and opportunity.
Join us in building brighter futures!
Team
Myca London
Executive Director
Myca London serves as Executive Director of CAPGAD, guiding organizational strategy and community‑focused programming. A graduate of CAPGAD L.P.’s home‑school/unschool track, she later studied Culinary Arts at Henry Ford Community College. At eighteen, she launched ML Events Management Company LLC, turning her interest in event design and community engagement into a business. Across CAPGAD and ML Events, her work highlights creativity, empowerment, and bringing people together.
Email: mlondon@capgad.org
Chris Knight-Brown
Associate Director and Creative Arts Programming Manager
Chris Knight‑Brown is the Associate Director and Creative Arts Programming Manager at CAPGAD. She holds a B.A. from Northwood University and has spent the last decade developing expertise in die‑cutting, laser‑cutting, jewelry design, and creative manufacturing. In 2018, she founded Painted Parachute L.P., and in 2023 co‑founded the Detroit Create Design Collective, where she trains youth in advanced maker tools and creative production. Her work centers on expanding access to creativity, craft, and hands‑on learning.
Email: ChrisKB@capgad.org
William H. Brown, III
Associate Director and Youth & Senior Program Manager
William H. Brown III is CAPGAD’s Associate Director and Youth & Senior Program Manager. He founded Legacy PC Support in 2006 to provide community‑based computer repair and youth employment opportunities. In 2025, he launched the Tech Materials Processing Center to expand that mission into a full workforce development facility. In summer 2026, Legacy PC @ TMPC successfully trained GDYT youth in computer repair, strengthening Detroit’s pipeline of emerging tech talent while advancing William’s commitment to youth and senior programming.
Email: wbrown@capgad.org
Contact
General email: info@capgad.org
Phone: 313-524-4420