About Next Steps
Our Mission
Transform the lives of disabled Veterans and Youth by empowering powerful living through innovative adaptive fitness and wellness programs as well as education that addresses the specific needs of disabled Veterans and Youth. Helping Veterans carve a future with improved physical and mental health, fostering community, and cultivating hope; Offering BRIDGE PROGRAMS that are designed to help disabled Veterans and Youth grow beyond their disabilities, remove self limiting barriers and help discover and remove blind spots enabling them to live life powerfully creating a life after service that they love!
Our Vision
Provide a 360 complete approach to health and wellness for Veterans. Helping Veterans create a new Life Post Service that they Love by Offering a Variety of Adaptive Sport, Fitness & Mobility Classes, Life Coaching and Competitive Adaptive Sports Events. We envision a world where disabled Veterans and disadvantaged youth have the Physical and Mental resources to face challenging times with strength and confidence, ensuring a life full of hope, good health and happiness.
FOUNDER RESUMES
Keefa Hawkins
CEO-Contract Procurement - Chief Fund Raising Officer - Speaker, Prescriptive Life Style Program-Head Coach
Professional Roles:
- Founder/Owner CrossFit Icon
- CEO Next at Next Steps Fitness and
Rehabilitation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3)
organization. - Senior Project Manager at ATT
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
Management
Certifications: - CrossFit Level I and Level II
- CrossFit Kids
- Certified Kettle Bell Instructor
- Gymnastics
Community Involvement: Actively contributes to her
community, with a focus on underrepresented
citizens. - Personal: As a highly trusted and respected Senior
Technical Program Manager, there is a clear track
record of successful project management and a
profound passion for every undertaking. The
ability to engage teams effectively and harness
individual strengths to drive excellence is a key
attribute. Her commitment to improving lives
through health and fitness is evident. Beyond
professional responsibilities, She founded CrossFit
Iconz 13 years ago. She is a role model as a
Celebrity Personal Trainer and radio show host
that demonstrates a dedication to helping
individuals reach their full potential through
fitness journeys and exclusive fitness retreats.
Jewell Carter
Program Director - Director Employee Relations - Veteran Liason
Professional Roles:
- Program Director at Next Steps Fitness and
Rehabilitation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3)
organization. - Human Resources Manager, School of Medicine
at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. - Founder of Success After Service, a coaching
program assisting veterans with personal
development and goal achievement. - Non-Commissioned Officer – Retired USAF
Education:
Jewell holds multiple degrees:
- Master of Arts in Information Technology
Management. - Bachelor of Business Administration in Human
Resources. - Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology.
- Bachelor of Science in Organizational
Leadership.
Certification: He is a certified Professional in
Human Resources (PHR) since 2008. - Community Involvement: He actively contributes
to his community, with a focus on
underrepresented citizens. - Personal: Mr. Carter is a CrossFit coach, a men’s life
coach, and an AI enthusiast.