Opal Ray has over 20 years of experience as a licensed stylist and business owner and uses her time behind the chair mentoring and empowering young adults. In addition to owning her own business, she currently works as an administrative assistant at a local high school. She and her husband established The DiverCity scholarship in 2021 and have awarded several scholarships to members of their local community. She and her daughter McKenzie are the founders of “Adopt-a-Classmate” and have partnered with local school districts in their efforts to provide the ultimate Christmas for some very deserving families. Opal Ray has served as You Matter 2's Vice President since 2017.