DeAvera Todd, an Atlanta, Georgia native, is the owner of Elite Talent Academy. A former collegiate athlete and semi-professional dancer, she has devoted her career to helping youth achieve their dreams, regardless of their circumstances.

Todd began dancing at the age of three, quickly discovering her passion for performance. Her love for gymnastics soon followed, offering her a platform to channel her creativity. As a USAG athlete, she earned numerous State, Regional, and National Champion titles, becoming the first gymnast from Southwest DeKalb High School in the DeKalb County School System to win an All-Around Title.

Her athletic prowess earned her a full scholarship to Boise State University, where she excelled as:

• First Team All-Conference

• Ranked among the Top 25 NCAA vaulters and Top 100 All-Around athletes

• Record-holder for one of the highest vault scores in Boise State history

Todd completed her gymnastics career at the University of Illinois Chicago, where she studied Criminal Justice and achieved:

• First Team All-Midwest Independent Conference (MIC) Honors for two consecutive years

• Qualification and competition at the NCAA Regional Championships as the only team representative

• Tied the school vault record with a 9.925

Following her collegiate career, she returned to Atlanta to coach, bringing over a decade of experience as a USAG Compulsory and Optional Program Head Coach and Program Director. Her coaching accomplishments include:

• Leading numerous USAG Level 3-8 State Championship Teams

• Mentoring and coaching several USAG Level 3-10 Individual and All-Around State, Regional, and National Champions

• Serving as an international coaching consultant, choreographer, and clinician

• Choreographing winning routines for state, regional, national, and international champions in beam and floor events

In addition to her athletic and coaching career, DeAvera has showcased her talents on prominent platforms, including:

• Showtime at the Apollo

• The 1996 Olympics Opening Ceremonies

• Ballethnic Urban Nutcracker

• Gospel Network Channel

• Noteworthy contributions to the Boys & Girls Club

Personal: Beyond gymnastics, DeAvera is passionate about giving back, actively engaging in philanthropic work nationally & internationally. Her dedication to youth development and community service continues to inspire the next generation of athletes and leaders.