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MEET THE TEAM

Tyese Woodson

Founder/CEO

Board Member

Chanda Phifer

Chanda is a creative director that curates a group activities and events with style. Chanda has provided young women with a sense, and more through mentorship. Chanda brings over 30 years of experience working with children and young adults of all ages

Board Member

Ahisha Kalima

Ahisha provides entrepreneurial know-how, networking experience, and compassion all rolled into one. Ahisha supports The Emerald Village with the diligence necessary to see the mission and vision through

Board Member

Stacey Lee

Stacey brings over 10 years of experience as a mental health counselor. Stacey has positively impacted youth and adults, helping them realize the are not their trauma! Stacey demonstrates expertise in decreasing depression, anxiety, self-doupt, and more to her clients.

WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT

ENDING

VIOLENCE

We raise awareness and improve prenention strategies through youth mental health awareness.

YOUTH

EMPOWERMENT

We fight for our youth to walk within their own power by helping them realize their potential.

SAFETY AND

PEACE

We establish partnerships and leadership in safe environments where youth can exercise their given talents and abilities

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WHO WE ARE

We are a nonprofit organization that not only offer one-on-one mentoring to youth ages 12-18 but extends mentoring through partnerships with businesses willing to offer classes, workshops, internships, and tutoring to our young people so they are able to operate within their full potential.

Learning tracks:

digital creation, coding, aviation, dance, creative writing, arts, & crafts, entrepreneurship and leadership classes, and more

Parents are also supported with advocacy programs that aid in areas such as mental health counseling and case management style services.

The Emerald Village corporate sponsors

Community supporters

When action follows vision, positive change can begin to happen

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