Jovanni Kelly

Jovanni Kelly is a New Orleans native, relocated to Tulsa, Oklahoma, with his wife, Nikki Kelly, where they pursued their shared passion for photography and community building. Together, they launched The BLK Radio Show, a platform dedicated to promoting trust and integrity to rebuild the “village” within Black communities. Jovanni’s commitment to community development deepened after completing Met Cares’ six-week cohort, where he gained valuable skills to create meaningful change. For the program’s culminating project, he and his team pitched an initiative addressing challenges in the BIPOC community, winning first place and securing funding to bring their vision to life. This success inspired Jovanni to establish DevelopMen of Oklahoma, a nonprofit devoted to encouraging personal growth and empowerment for Black men ages 18-35.