About Us
Our mission for Youth Power Encouragement and Rise Up Youth is to prepare today’s underserved youth into tomorrow global leaders. Our organization goal is to enhance and advocate for at-risk children and teens by providing them with mentorship and fellowship opportunities, community outreach and a strong support system.
“Together we stand,
together we can
make a difference.”- YPE
“Great leaders do not create followers, they create more leaders.”
— Tom Peters
Meet the Team
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Kiki Parker
FOUNDER
Kiki is the founder of Youth Power Encouragement and Rise Up Youth. She is a partner of one warm coat nonprofit organization, an advocate for at risk youth. Kiki is a graduate student at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN), on the path to become future Dr. Parker with aspiration working on research.
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Ty Gibson
FACILITATOR
Ty Gibson is a Social Media Influencer, Entertainer and Comedian (@yeahitstyg). He attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). Ty majored in Drama and media studies.
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Sierra Carelock
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Sierra Carelock is an alumni of the illustrious North Carolina A&T State University. She's a photographer and department coordinator at ILMxLAB.