Aaron Knight, MS
Chief Executive Officer
Aaron Knight – Founder and CEO of Progressive Community Outreach, LLC. Aaron Knight, also known as “Knight,” was born and raised in Chesterfield, Virginia. With a career spanning nearly two decades, Mr. Knight has established himself as a leader in the Human Services field, specializing in child welfare, family advocacy, and program development. A proud graduate of Virginia State University, Mr. Knight earned his Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections in 2006, followed by a Master’s degree in the same field in 2008. His professional journey includes roles such as Case Manager, Intensive In-Home Counselor (IHC), and Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigator. These experiences laid the foundation for his deep expertise in working with children, families, and community systems.
Driven by a passion for empowering families and improving community outcomes, Mr. Knight founded Progressive Community Outreach, LLC in 2011. Through this organization, he has championed initiatives in mentoring, parent coaching, and child protective services, earning him a reputation as an advocate for lasting change. Mr. Knight’s dedication has been recognized through numerous awards for mentoring and fatherhood advocacy since 2011. These honors highlight his commitment to shaping positive outcomes for families and inspiring fathers to take active, meaningful roles in their children’s lives. With extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in CPS, mentoring, and parent coaching, Mr. Knight continues to lead by example, providing innovative solutions and compassionate support to communities in need.
Chief Executive Officer
Aaron Knight – Founder and CEO of Progressive Community Outreach, LLC. Aaron Knight, also known as “Knight,” was born and raised in Chesterfield, Virginia. With a career spanning nearly two decades, Mr. Knight has established himself as a leader in the Human Services field, specializing in child welfare, family advocacy, and program development. A proud graduate of Virginia State University, Mr. Knight earned his Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections in 2006, followed by a Master’s degree in the same field in 2008. His professional journey includes roles such as Case Manager, Intensive In-Home Counselor (IHC), and Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigator. These experiences laid the foundation for his deep expertise in working with children, families, and community systems.
Driven by a passion for empowering families and improving community outcomes, Mr. Knight founded Progressive Community Outreach, LLC in 2011. Through this organization, he has championed initiatives in mentoring, parent coaching, and child protective services, earning him a reputation as an advocate for lasting change. Mr. Knight’s dedication has been recognized through numerous awards for mentoring and fatherhood advocacy since 2011. These honors highlight his commitment to shaping positive outcomes for families and inspiring fathers to take active, meaningful roles in their children’s lives. With extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in CPS, mentoring, and parent coaching, Mr. Knight continues to lead by example, providing innovative solutions and compassionate support to communities in need.
Breanna Seal
Program Director
Breanna (Bre) is the Program Manager of Progressive Community Outreach. She started with the organization in December 2021. Originally from Danville,
Virginia and graduated from George Mason University in 2018 with a
Bachelor's of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Developmental Psychology. She is currently working on her Master's of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University to become a Licensed Professional
Counselor and hopes to specialize in Play Therapy for children. In her previous role, Breanna was a Field Supervisor for
ABA Therapy and worked with children 2-18 to assist them in conquering different milestones.
Program Director
Breanna (Bre) is the Program Manager of Progressive Community Outreach. She started with the organization in December 2021. Originally from Danville,
Virginia and graduated from George Mason University in 2018 with a
Bachelor's of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Developmental Psychology. She is currently working on her Master's of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University to become a Licensed Professional
Counselor and hopes to specialize in Play Therapy for children. In her previous role, Breanna was a Field Supervisor for
ABA Therapy and worked with children 2-18 to assist them in conquering different milestones.
Ciera Averett
Human Resources Assistant
Ciera became the Administrative and Human Resources Assistant at Progressive Community Outreach in November 2020. Originally from Chesterfield County, Ciera supports PCO through recruitment, onboarding, accounting, and more. Her favorite part about working at PCO is participating in programs hosted at the office and getting to know the mentors, parent coaches, and clients
Human Resources Assistant
Ciera became the Administrative and Human Resources Assistant at Progressive Community Outreach in November 2020. Originally from Chesterfield County, Ciera supports PCO through recruitment, onboarding, accounting, and more. Her favorite part about working at PCO is participating in programs hosted at the office and getting to know the mentors, parent coaches, and clients