About K.O.P.A.
Rebuild. Restore. Rise.
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
Knot Our Past Alliance (K.O.P.A.) exists to support formerly incarcerated women in St. Petersburg and the Tampa Bay area through structure mentorship, educational access, and community-based suppport.
Our Vision
We envision a community where women impacted by incarceration have the resources, relationships, and opportunities necessary to rebuild their lives with dignity and long-term stability.
Our Story
K.O.P.A. was born from lived experience. We understand reentry not as a concept, but as a reality. The gaps. The stigma. The rebuilding. This organization was created to provide the structure, accountability, and community support we once needed ourselves.
Leadership
Meet Our Founders
Bea Young
Co Founder & Executive DirectorBea Young serves as the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Knot Our Past Alliance (K.O.P.A.). She leads the organization’s strategic vision, community partnerships, and long-term growth initiatives.
With a deep understanding of the barriers women face after incarceration, Bea is committed to building sustainable programs that create structure, accountability, and opportunity. Her leadership focuses on operational excellence, organizational development, and expanding K.O.P.A.’s impact throughout the St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay area.
Co Founder & Program DirectorAsia Jackson
Asia Jackson is the Co-Founder and Program Director of K.O.P.A., where she oversees program development, mentorship structure, and participant support initiatives.
Drawing from lived experience and a passion for empowerment, Asia is dedicated to designing programs that provide practical tools, guidance, and structured support for women navigating reentry. Her leadership centers on resilience, transformation, and community impact. She believes that rebuilding is not just about second chances - it’s about restoring dignity and creating lasting opportunity.