Donnie Littlejohn

Donnie Littlejohn is one of the founding members of Men of Color Alliance (MOCA). MOCA is Washington DC based non-profit mentoring organization that is Federally tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Donnie is a native Washingtonian, who was raised in the Historic Deanwood section of Washington, DC (DC). Deanwood is well known as a self-reliant, self-sufficient and close-knit community. Donnie believes that his desire to mentor and instill close family and community values is a direct result of being raised and educated in Deanwood, where family value, community service and self sufficiency were at the forefront of his upbringing. He shares these same values with

MOCA’s mentees and mentors.

Donnie has a diverse background and a deep appreciation for diversity of perspective. He attended Phelps Vocational High School located in Washington DC, where majored in Auto-Body Repair. The trade that he used to help pay for his Bachelor Degree at Long Island University and a Law Degree at Howard University School of Law.

Through his own personal and professional mentoring experience Donnie understands the effect positive male influence can have young boys and men of color. This perspective was elevated to new heights when he and two other native Washingtonians youth advocates ( Mark Littlejohn and Anthony Gough) founded MOCA and partnered with Maryland Mentors, National Mentoring Association and DC Public Schools.

This association confirmed his impact as mentor, enhanced his leadership skills and provided a high level of self satisfaction in knowing that little things matter, you don’t have to hit a home run every time. Donnie’s message to prospective mentors is a quote from President Barack Obama.

"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek."

Mark Littlejohn

Mark is one of three founding members of (MOCA) Men of Color Alliance. 501(c)(3) Mark is a native Washingtonian who was raised and educated in DC public schools. Mark is a Senior Systems Engineer for Johns Hopkins University-Hospital. He is also the Owner and Founder of Interactive Business Solutions Plus. With his experience in IT as well as Audio video infrastructure he wants to ensure that these young men are adapt to the latest in technology as well as Entrepreneurship.

Being educated in the DC public schools Mark understands the importance of community and public schooling. Growing up seeing the struggles of his community he understood the importance of giving back to that same community. My goal is to provide positive male influence as well as shaping a positive mindset to these young men. His goal is also to mentor and give back to our returning citizens. We want to ensure that they can also be successful and productive in our community.

Mark feels as though being a mentor will ensure that our young men can achieve whatever they want in life. He wants to be a trusted counselor-guide who provides support in various aspects of his mentee’s development. Most importantly someone who emulates and personifies all that they aspire to be whether academic or professional.

Anthony Gough

Mr. Anthony Gough is a native Washingtonian. He is affectionately known as Tony and also known as the undisputed "DJ TKO." Tony is a highly esteemed community and youth activist/advocate. His love, deep compassion, and need to give back to our upcoming kings is birthed out of his once involvement of traveling down the wrong path of the streets of Washington DC. He uses his testimony of surviving and overcoming the streets by completely turning his life around. As a philanthropist and humanitarian, he is making a massive difference in the lives of individuals and his communities.

Tony is one of the Founders of MOCA. MOCA is a 501(c)3 tax exempt non-profit mentoring organization. Among others, MOCA has partnered with the District of Columbia Public Schools and The Nation's Capital, Communities In Schools, where it maintains an in school group mentoring program for young men of color who attends Kelly Miller Middle School.

DJ TKO's love for music runs deep in his veins as he was born into a family of musicians, producers, and songwriters. Being exposed to music's entertainment world at a young age sparked his love and passion for making his mark in the industry. At a young age, he became a student of music by learning to play the drums, music production, and scouting out new talent as a producer. Later on in his career, he became a promoter to his events, which significantly influenced him to become one of the most stand-up and sought-after DJs. His services extend to serving the corporate arena, communities, private events, weddings, club functions, and parties. He uses his love for music as a platform to reach both mentors and mentee for MOCA and other community organizing events.