About us
Elevate. Empower. Equip.
At The RISE Collective, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background. Our programs are designed to bridge gaps in education, mental health, and youth advocacy, ensuring that marginalized youth receive the support, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed.
We are more than an organization—we are a movement for change, empowering educators, youth advocates, and community leaders with real-world strategies to break cycles of trauma, disengagement, and inequity in education and beyond.
What We Do
Educator & Community Training
We believe educators, administrators, and community leaders play a critical role in a child’s success. That’s why we offer training and professional development focused on:
✔ Trauma-informed education & behavior intervention
✔ Culturally responsive teaching & equity-based learning
✔ Strategies for engaging marginalized and at-risk students
Through our Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and workshops, we equip educators with real strategies that work—so they can reach students where they are.
Youth Development Programs
We provide mentorship, leadership training, and trauma-informed education to help youth develop confidence, resilience, and essential life skills.
✔ School-Based Mental Health Support – Ensuring students have access to counseling, SEL, and emotional regulation strategies.
✔ Mentorship & Leadership Programs Pairing youth with role models and career-focused mentors to guide them toward success.
✔ College & Career Readiness Providing tools, workshops, and resources to prepare students for higher education and the workforce.
Advocacy & Systemic Change
We work with policy leaders, school districts, and community organizations to challenge outdated systems and build new pathways for equity.
✔ Reducing over-discipline & exclusionary practices in schools
✔ Expanding mental health access for marginalized students
✔ Strengthening partnerships between schools & communities
Our Mission
We exist to fill the gaps that hold youth back from reaching their full potential. Through education, advocacy, and hands-on support, we help young people rise above systemic barriers and rewrite their future.
🌟 We elevate awareness of systemic challenges.
💡 We empower youth with mentorship and mental health support.
🔧 We equip educators and community leaders with actionable strategies.
Our approach is innovative, research-backed, and community-driven—because we know that real change happens when we invest in people first.
Who We Serve
We focus on Black, Brown, and low-income youth who are often left behind in traditional school systems. Our work also extends to:
🏫 Educators & Administrators – Training school professionals on best practices for engaging at-risk students.
💡 Nonprofits & Community Leaders – Collaborating on initiatives that expand access to youth services.
⚖ Juvenile Justice & Re-Entry Programs – Supporting students transitioning from disciplinary settings back into schools.
By focusing on these groups, we are creating systemic change from the ground up.
Why It Matters
- 1 in 3 students in marginalized communities faces educational barriers due to trauma, poverty, or systemic neglect.
- Disproportionate school discipline practices push many Black and Brown youth into the school-to-prison pipeline.
- Mental health support is severely underfunded, leaving thousands of students without the resources they need to thrive.
📢 At The RISE Collective, we refuse to let these statistics define our future. Instead, we are building solutions that work, one student, one school, and one community at a time.
Get Involved
🔹 Invest in Impact – Partner with us as a donor or sponsor to help us expand programs and reach more youth.
🔹 Collaborate with Us – We work with educators, nonprofits, and community leaders to scale solutions.
🔹 Stay Connected – Follow us on social media and join our newsletter for updates on our latest initiatives, research, and advocacy work.
🎯 Together, we can RISE and create a future where every child has a chance to succeed.
📩 Contact us today to learn how you can support or partner with The RISE Collective.