Benetta Bellamy Bio
C0-Founder/Vice Chair
Benetta Olivia Bellamy is the Co-Founder of Bridgewater Academy 501(c)(3), a youth-centered nonprofit dedicated to advancing equity, opportunity, and leadership through basketball, mentorship, and education. With over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience and expertise in grant writing and program development, Benetta combines strategic vision with a servant-leader’s heart to create programs that deliver measurable, lasting change.
Her leadership is defined by transparency paired with action, strategic adaptability, and relationship stewardship — qualities that have allowed her to guide Bridgewater Academy through growth, challenges, and expansion both locally and internationally. She is known for transforming obstacles into opportunities, building strong partnerships, and ensuring every resource is maximized for the youth who need it most.
Before co-founding Bridgewater Academy, Benetta built a successful career in cosmetology, developed community programs, and mentored young people across multiple disciplines. Her passion for service is deeply personal, rooted in a belief that every young person deserves access to tools, support, and opportunities that empower them to succeed on and off the court.
Beyond her professional work, Benetta is a wife, mother, swim coach, and creative at heart who enjoys designing spaces, cooking, and encouraging others. She approaches every project with the same commitment: to inspire growth, promote education, and create pathways for the next generation of leaders.
Winning Awards
The United Way Community Grant Award, Social Architects
The American Montenegro Embassy Community Restoration Grant
94 Feet of Game, Good Sports
Game-Time Sports Gear, Gatorade
Las Vegas Hoops, Applebee’s, Charlotte Mecklenburg Nutrition
Steel Creek Presbyterian Church, Moore’s Sanctuary AME
The Law Office of R.B. Brent Walker, Bull Dogg Bread
Automotive Management Services Inc. The Link U, llc
Scotts Towing, R.J.L. Construction
Suncoast Hotel Las Vegas
Stratosphere Hotel Las Vegas
Lifetime Fitness Las Vegas.
Bridgewater is a 501(C)(3) Non-Profit Organization. Donations are tax-exempt. FEIN: 55-0894275