05/21/2026
Create + Collaborate is proud to share that our Founder & CEO, Ricquel Archer, has been named a finalist for the 2026 D CEO Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards in the category of Leadership Excellence through D Magazine.
This recognition reflects more than an individual achievement. It is a reflection of the culture, mission, and values that continue to shape our organization and the students we serve every day.
At Create + Collaborate, two of our core values are simple:
Leadership is our legacy.
Excellence is our standard.
To be recognized in a category centered on leadership and excellence is meaningful because those values are deeply embedded in how we serve students, build partnerships, and show up for our community.
Since 2020, Create + Collaborate has worked to create opportunities for students transitioning into young adulthood through mentoring, leadership training, and life skills development. What began with supporting one first-generation college student has grown into a movement that has now furnished hundreds of dorm rooms, developed student leaders across Texas, and helped students persist through college and into their careers.
This recognition belongs to every student, volunteer, donor, mentor, partner, and supporter who has helped build this work alongside us.
We are honored to be part of a community that believes in investing in the next generation of leaders.
Congratulations to our Founder & CEO, Ricquel Archer, and to all of the incredible finalists being recognized for their impact across North Texas.
Excellence
