Who We Are — The Heart Behind the Legacy
Born from faith, fueled by purpose, and built on 25 years of experience in empowering people and communities.
Our Story — From Vision to Impact
The moment of calling — how faith and experience converged to form the vision for LBIF. The recognition that families don't just need services; they need someone who believes in their potential.
Why Grand Prairie and Arlington — the specific community needs, the demographics, the opportunity to serve a vibrant but underserved region of the DFW Metroplex.
The founding of LBIF — bringing together education, family services, and community building under one faith-driven umbrella. The launch of LBCA as the cornerstone program.
Mission & Vision
Legacy Builders Impact Foundation strengthens families, empowers youth, and transforms communities through faith-guided education, wraparound social services, and leadership development — planting seeds of generational impact across the Grand Prairie/Arlington region and beyond.
A world where every family has the resources, support, and inspiration to build a legacy of purpose, resilience, and love that lasts for generations.
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Faith-Guided Purpose
Our faith is our foundation — guiding each decision with love, integrity, and service.
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Family First
Strong families build strong communities. We start at the heart.
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Community Without Walls
Everyone belongs here. No barriers, no judgment — just open doors.
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Excellence With Heart
We pursue excellence not for perfection, but because the people we serve deserve our best.
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Generational Thinking
We plant today for harvests our grandchildren will enjoy.
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Joyful Service
We serve with joy because transforming lives is the best work there is.
The People Behind the Purpose
Erika Callahan
President and Head of School
Erika is the founder of Legacy Builders Collegiate Academy (LBCA) and an educator passionate about helping students discover their God-given purpose. She holds a Master’s degree in Leadership and Policy Studies from The University of Texas at Arlington and brings her experience in education and leadership to the vision of LBCA.
For Erika, education is about more than academics—it is about developing character, building confidence, nurturing faith, and preparing students for their future. Through LBCA, she hopes to create a Christ-centered community where students are equipped to walk in purpose and build a lasting legacy.
Board of Directors
Christy Close
Vice President & Head of Human Resources
Christy Close is an experienced HR professional, educator, author, and founder of HR Solid Foundation. With more than 30 years of experience in human resources and 8 years of military service, Christy brings a strong background in leadership, professional development, and supporting others.
Christy believes education is important because it gives people the knowledge, confidence, and opportunities they need to grow and build a meaningful future. Her passion for helping others learn and succeed is reflected in both her work as an educator and her work supporting leaders and organizations.
Through her experience in HR, teaching, and leadership development, Christy is committed to helping create learning environments where students and adults feel supported, valued, and prepared for their future.
Katrina Tolbert's personal journey — 25 years in multifamily property management witnessing firsthand the challenges families face: housing instability, lack of resources, educational gaps, and the hunger for community.
Katrina Tolbert
Secretary
I am a native of Texas with over 25 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. I have used my BBA in Management Information Systems and my Master's in Theology to help children achieve at Knowledge Tree Prep Academy and at many other learning institutions. I have directed and managed both franchised schools and multi-center locations.
My love for God has been intertwined with my love of educating children. It has not only impacted the lives of those I have had the opportunity to teach but also the lives of other leaders I have met on this journey to expand knowledge. My passion is to help lay the foundations children need to achieve in whatever career they choose and wherever life takes them.
Angela Boyd
Campus Chaplain
Kym Wallace is a dedicated nonprofit leader with expertise in treasury and financial management, committed to upholding strong fiscal oversight and organizational integrity. She brings experience in budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, and strategic resource allocation to ensure responsible stewardship of funds and long-term sustainability.
Kymberly Wallace
Board Treasurer
Rooted in Faith, Open to All
LBIF is guided by Christian faith — it is the root system that sustains everything we do. Our faith inspires us to serve with love, lead with integrity, and believe in the potential of every person who walks through our doors.
And our doors are wide open. You do not need to share our faith to benefit from our programs, partner with our mission, or feel at home in our community. We welcome every family, every background, every story. That's not a policy — it's who we are.
“Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.”
Colossians 2:7
Our Partners in Purpose
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