Allow Us Introduce Ourselves…
Our Team
Founder & President | University of Michigan Alumnus
Peter Beard
A Detroit Native, Peter Beard (b.1990) is an accomplished Musician, Writer & Philanthropist. While pursuing Literature, Science & Arts at the University of Michigan through the 2010’s he simultaneously found success pursuing his lifelong creative passion of music & even explored acting leading to roles in multiple major films & series. Through that time, Peter began to develop a core vision for creating more comprehensive educational opportunities focused on bridging the gap between high school & adult life that he felt compelled to enact for the young people of our city & beyond, to make a positive change for their futures.
In 2012, he founded the Life After High School Association, inspired by the experience of growing up in pre-revitalized Detroit & wanting to create a more solid foundation, support system & comprehensive approach for young people on the precipice of adulthood in the inner city & surrounding areas. Now as we enter 2025, those foundational efforts are coming to fruition with the right team & experience, Life After High School Association is aiming to remove pivotal road blocks by shining a light on new routes to opportunities, empowering Detroit youth with the knowledge & skills needed to pave their own path toward their goals & passions in the real world.
Vice President | Arts & Culture Liaison | BFA from College for Creative Studies
Elena Noelle
As a born & raised Detroiter, Elena Noelle (b.1990) is a Pop surrealist artist & facet of the Detroit art & music scene. After graduating from the Detroit School of Arts in 2008, she earned her Batchelor’s Degree of Fine Art from the College for Creative Studies in 2012. In 2013, she became an entreprenuer co-founding the Detroit art brand, Armageddon Beachparty which became prevalent in the local community & exhibited nationally for a decade. In 2018, the Armageddon Beachparty Lounge, opened in Midtown, Detroit which included an immersive gallery & music venue that served as vibrant creative hub & cultural platform, providing opportunities for both established & up and coming performers & musicians until she retired the project in late 2022.
In 2024, Elena joined her partner Peter Beard in this mission to make a positive impact on the future of the youth of our city. As a likeminded native Detroiter, she shares Peter’s ideals & passion for creating a more comprehensive path for Detroit youth to navigate their way forward in the world. Together, they along with their team are working to educate & inspire the youth of our city, connecting the dots today for a brighter tomorrow.
Director | BS from U of M
Tommy Beard
Another original Detroiter & Peter’s brother, Tommy Beard (b.1992) is a Microbiologist that resides in both Detroit & San Francisco, Cali throughout the year. After graduating Valedictorian in 2009, he went on to follow in his brothers footsteps attending the University of Michigan from which he received a Bachelor in Science in 2013 with a lifelong dream of creating a micro-organism that can eat excess plastic waste to help the environment.