I Am O'Kah!

The mission of I AM O’KAH! is to empower all youth to unlock their greatest potential: through mentorship, scholarships and programs that help them navigate through socio-economic barriers to success. We use entrepreneurship and financial literacy training to teach our youth confidence and personal financial security. I AM O’KAH! was founded in May 2011 in memory of Kahdine Ann DaCosta. In 2004, at the tender age of 26, Kahdine lost her battle to breast cancer, but left behind a legacy of mentorship and scholarship. I AM O’KAH! was born as the answer to the dreams Kahdine left behind. To date, I AM O’KAH! has distributed the Kahdine Ann DaCosta Memorial Scholarship to students attending McDaniel College, University of Baltimore, Baltimore City Community College, University of Miami, Hampton University and St. Mary’s College. Our Financial Rock Star Academy is an 18-week program with three 6-week modules on entrepreneurship, investing and financial security. The program embodies Kahdine’s entrepreneurial spirit and has been taught to over 170 scholars ages 10 - 17 in the Baltimore metro area.