Meet  Ada Washington  Program Director . In 2018 my son was shot 4 times and died. I am still hurt but my mind stayed on his friends. I was worried about how his peers was doing. From that moment on my heart was to give youth a safe space to discuss their feelings about grief and to offer them healthy coping skills on their journey when times may be especially rough. I love what I do and will always be that bridge to allow youth to express their feelings.  I hold an Associates in Human Services, Certified in Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid and currently attending GCU to obtain a BS in Behavorial Health Science: Trauma .

Meet Nita Clements, LMSW - Nita has over 10 years Social Work having advanced experience working with youth in various settings. Juanita currently serves as Empathy Connects Remote Case Manager, Nita collaborates with Ada to ensure all is done to ensure child has all the support he/she needs.

Meet  Pat Brown and Yvette Anderson - Empathy Connect Event volunteers you will see them out and about in the community telling other about Empathy Connects. Yvette also serves as Co-Facilitator for Peer Grief Support Group .