Ebony King

Ebony King is a renowned trauma expert, youth advocate, and CEO of Access Granted Now, Inc., a residential home dedicated to supporting at-risk foster youth in Manatee County, Florida. Born in Long Island, New York, she relocated from Atlanta, Georgia, to Florida in 2019 to expand her mission of serving vulnerable youth in Manatee, Sarasota, and DeSoto counties.

Ebony holds degrees in Registered Nursing and Pre-Law, equipping her with a unique blend of medical knowledge and legal insight that enhances her work in trauma-informed care, youth advocacy, and policy development. She is certified in Christian Counseling, Quality Improvement, and Risk Management, with additional training in trauma-informed care and crisis intervention.

With over a decade of experience working with trauma survivors, Ebony specializes in helping youth overcome complex trauma, particularly those affected by domestic violence, foster care displacement, and systemic inequities. She has worked extensively with colleges and universities to empower first-generation college students who have experienced adversity and require additional support to succeed.

While in Georgia, Ebony served as the Chair of the Fulton County School Board’s Superintendent Council, where she advocated for exceptional learners who were often displaced in the school system and lacked resources to thrive. Her leadership led to the development of trauma-responsive educational support systems for students in need.

In addition to her work with Access Granted Now, Inc., Ebony is the founder of the Téa Bayonne Choates Foundation and the Girl, LIVE! movement, both created in honor of her daughter to empower and uplift young girls in foster care and the community. Through these initiatives, she is committed to ending domestic violence among teens and equipping survivors with the tools to transition from victims to victors.

As a speaker, mentor, and advocate, Ebony has led workshops, training programs, and community discussions on trauma recovery, resilience, and youth empowerment. Her work has been instrumental in shaping trauma-informed policies in education, foster care, and social services.

Ebony is a devoted mentor and advocate for youth and families. She is married to Everett King and is the proud mother of Cayla DeAbreu and mother-in-law to Elijah DeAbreu. In her free time, she finds joy in serving at her local church, The Family Church, where she sings on the praise team.