About JD Tax & Accounting Advisors
With Over 25 Years of Combined Experience, We have the Knowledge and Expertise to Ensure Professional, Accurate, High Quality Service
“If we can’t save you money, we won’t waste your time”
Our Core Values
At JD Tax & Accounting Advisors, our core values define how we serve our clients and uphold our commitment to excellence.
Customer Focus
Never argue with the customer. If we don’t support the customer directly, we serve those that do. Customer Service trumps everything!
Value People
We will treat all people with courtesy, dignity, and respect (The Golden Rule)
Integrity
We will be honest and fair in all our actions.
Constant Development
We believe self-education is key. Good will never be good enough. We will always challenge ourselves to be learn more and do more for ourselves and our clients.
Passion for PROFIT
We have an unyielding drive to make our clients PROFITABLE. But we will always remain humble
Meet Our Team
With 25+ years of expertise, our accountants and tax specialists deliver accurate, stress-free financial solutions tailored to your business.
Jarel Daniels, CEO
Jarel Daniels is a Management Consultant with his Master’s Degree in Taxation. He has worked in Financial Services and Public Accounting for over 10 years focusing in Real Estate and Professional Services. After serving as the Business Development Director for two staffing firms, he started JD Tax and Accounting Advisors where he helps his clients become profitable by managing their finances and developing a business strategy to increase revenue.
Born in West Philadelphia, Jarel loves spending time with his family and connecting with new people. He strongly believes your net worth depends on your network
Aleisha Gibbs, COO
Aleisha is a dynamic and motivated PR and Marketing Strategist with a thorough understanding of social media, content marketing, proposal management and community building strategies. With over ten years of specialized experience in addition to earning a Master’s in Business and Professional Communication from LaSalle University and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from West Chester University, Aleisha is an adaptable and transformational leader working to create effective marketing collateral and developing opportunities that’ll establish milestone organizational goals for JD Tax & Accounting.
In her spare time, Aleisha loves spending time with her two children, cruising the aisles of Marshalls and HomeGoods and crafting on her cricut machine!
Khadya Young, Communications and Marketing Director
Khadya Young brings a dynamic blend of communications expertise, marketing innovation, and a growing passion for AI technology to her role as Communications and Marketing Director at JD Tax & Accounting Advisors.
A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications and a concentration in Public Relations, Khadya has always been drawn to storytelling, brand building, and connecting with audiences in meaningful ways.
Her career journey spans nearly a decade in the real estate appraisal industry, where she honed her project management and organizational skills while building strong client relationships. Khadya played a pivotal role in client engagement, ensuring that every interaction fostered trust, loyalty, and satisfaction. During the pandemic, she launched a car rental business, where her hands-on approach to customer service and strategic marketing not only grew her brand but also reinforced her belief that exceptional client communication is key to business success.
At JD Tax & Accounting Advisors, Khadya leverages her creativity and technical aptitude to enhance the firm’s communications, develop innovative marketing strategies, and integrate emerging AI tools into her approach. She is dedicated to driving growth, fostering meaningful client relationships, and ensuring that JD Tax & Accounting Advisors delivers unparalleled customer service alongside cutting-edge solutions.
Outside of work, Khadya enjoys exploring new culinary experiences, especially those centered around healthy, natural foods. She values time spent with her daughter, family, and friends, and is passionate about maintaining a balanced, wellness-focused lifestyle.
Shauna Collins, EA , MBA, Partner & Head of Tax Division, JD Tax & Accounting Advisors Founder, La Petite Tax Dame
Shauna Collins is a seasoned accountant and enrolled agent (EA) with over two decades of experience in tax and financial services. She is joining JD Tax & Accounting Advisors as a Partner, where she will lead the Tax Division, bringing her expertise in tax preparation, IRS representation, and financial literacy education.
A Lincoln University graduate with a degree in accounting, Collins discovered her passion for numbers early on and began
her career as an accountant in the energy sector. While working full-time, she launched La Petite Tax Dame, providing tax and accounting services to individuals, nonprofits, and corporations. By 2017, she had built a thriving practice and transitioned into full-time entrepreneurship.
Collins is deeply committed to expanding diversity in the accounting profession and mentoring the next generation of financial professionals. She regularly teaches financial literacy to students, ensuring they gain confidence in managing money and understanding financial principles.
As a licensed enrolled agent, Collins is authorized to represent clients before the IRS nationwide. She stays at the forefront of industry developments through active participation in professional organizations and trade conferences.
Now, as Head of the Tax Division at JD Tax & Accounting Advisors, Collins is focused on enhancing tax strategies for clients, expanding service offerings, and scaling operations while continuing to serve her loyal clientele at La Petite Tax Dame.
Damon Gamble, CPA – Audit & Compliance Partner
@ Gamble & Associates
Damon Gamble is a certified public accountant licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Mr. Gamble has been employed as an accounting professional in the Philadelphia marketplace by national, large and regional public accounting firms over the last 15 years. During this time, Mr. Gamble has served as an auditor, tax and business advisor to public and closely held companies ranging from $1 million to $50 million in gross revenues in various industries such as Not for Profit, Manufacturing, Retail, Construction, Real Estate, Healthcare, Professional Service Businesses and Financial Banking Services.
Mr. Gamble is the Owner and Managing Partner of Gamble and Associates, LLC, which is a CPA firm that provides accounting, tax and business consulting services to high net-worth individuals, and Small Businesses such as Sole Proprietorships, Corporations, S-Corporations, Partnerships, LLC’S and Trusts.
Mr. Gamble earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Temple University and also received his Master’s in Taxation from Philadelphia University. Mr. Gamble’s education has been supplemented by various continuing education courses provided by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants and other professional associations. Mr. Gamble is an active member of the following profession organizations: American Institute of CPAs, Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs, New Jersey Society of CPAs and The National Association of Black Accountants. Mr. Gamble is a financial expert and Faculty member for Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business National Program.
Mr. Gamble is an active member in his community as well as his church where he serves as a Trustee on the Trustee Board of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church. Mr. Gamble is a devoted father of two and loves spending time with his children. He also enjoys reading and playing basketball in his free time and is an avid fan of the sport.
Ian Scott, Tax Partner
@ A&M Berk
Ian Scott is on a mission to help others attain financial freedom. He is a licensed certified public accountant with over 17 years of experience in the financial services industry, including 10 years with a large, local, top financial firm. He is a graduate of Philadelphia University. In April 2017, he grabbed hold of his own financial independence and shifted from employee to entrepreneur.
He now uses his experience as a CPA and skills as a tax and financial coach to help others develop financial plans that eliminate debt, save money, and work towards their financial goals. Raised in North Philadelphia with 7 siblings, Ian now spends a great portion of his time volunteering in his community and educating others. Ian is a self-improvement junkie who loves to travel and work out.
