Our Team!
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Clifford D. Jackson
Founder Clifford Jackson was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles. Mr Jackson created the programming of the organization after, not only, years of professional experience as a youth mentor, humanitarian and entrepreneur, but also a lifetime of witnessing peers and family members fall victim to the crippling effects of the poverty stricken streets of South Central, Los Angeles. His passion to help his community is what fuels the mission of the foundation. |
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Dr. Synne M. Baker
Mental Health Clinician Dr. Synne M. Baker was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She completed her bachelors degree in 2011 from Clark Atlanta University, where she majored in Psychology. She completed her masters degree in 2013; receiving an M.Ed. in School Psychology and Counseling Services from Howard University. She received her doctorate in clinical psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington, D.C. Dr. Baker completed her pre-doctoral internship training at the Institute for Multicultural Counseling and Education Services in 2019; an APA accredited internship program in Los Angeles, CA. Her previous clinical experiences span from college counseling centers, private practice, prison, inpatient facilities, and community centers. Dr. Baker’s Clinical interests include: severe and persistent mental illness, forensics, advocacy, diversity & multiculturalism, intersectionality, and racial and ethnic disparities in diagnosis and treatment. |
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Latreasa Nolen
Program Director-BCBA Latreasa Nolen is a Compton native and with a passion to change her community . She spent 10 years assisting youth with special needs throughout Los Angeles county. Latreasha received her masters in psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis, and became Board Certified Behavior Analysis in 2021. Latreasha also teaches youth and teens with Autism to stay fit, healthy and motivated. She believes that challenges make life interesting, but overcoming those challenges makes life meaningful. She is determined to open as many doors as possible for individuals with special needs. |
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Latiece Jackson
Academic Director Latiece Jackson born and raised in South Central Los Angeles. She received her bachelors degree at Cal State Los Angeles where she majored in business and minored in Education. Latiece completed her masters degree in 2018 in special education. She has been educating children and young adults for over 10 years and presently works as a educator and tutor. The love of education and dedication to under privileged children makes her great at her job. |