Meet the Executive Director
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Dr. Shareika FisherExecutive DirectorDr. Shareika Fisher was born and raised in the bluegrass of Kentucky. She has resided in Wichita for just over 9 years where she has established herself in the community as an advocate for youth as they transition through young adulthood. A first generation product of a single-parent household, Dr. Fisher’s history fuels her passion to assist the youth in our community.
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"I know first-hand the power of mentoring. My father was often absent due to his struggles with addiction and incarceration, so I was raised in Kentucky by a single teenage mother. That environment prepared me to continue in a cycle of choices that would lead to the same outcomes. However, through family encouragement and my talents in music, drama, and dance, I was given a ticket to change the course of my future. Upon graduating from the School of Creative and Performing Arts, I received a full-ride scholarship to the University of Louisville to study classical music. Neither of my parents completed college, so I relied on teachers, community, and church mentors to navigate the transition to college."
Top 3 Initiatives
Sustainability of our organization continues the legacy and vision of our co-founders. Our mission is to empower each of our students to change their world. We are doing this by creating connections in the community that will provide opportunities for our students now and in the future. Evident by our recent partnership with Real Men Real Heroes. Intentional partnerships strengthen our mission by inspiring youth to reach their full potential through education, mentoring, and empowerment.
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Community Connections provide our Youth with opportunities to explore local industries. I want to utilize our corporate and small business supporters to expose our students to potential careers which allows them to extend their network to eventually enhance their net worth.
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Applied Learning Experiences promote holistic student health through social, emotional, physical wellness programming. Co-curricular engagement through our programming showcases diverse activities both locally and regionally that exhibit and celebrate the cultures and histories reflected by the students we serve.
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Hear from Her
Good Day Kansas InterviewRise Up For Youth's Vision |
Meet the Executive Director |
" I am passionate about advocating for young adults who just need a little help out of their environmental circumstances. While I stand confident and well educated, I will not forget my past experiences and the role models who influenced the trajectory of my life. My history is a testament to how mentorship can empower a student's future."
