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We L.E.A.D.
About Project L.E.A.D.:
Project We L.E.A.D. is a youth development initiative powered by Thomas Collaborative Consulting that centers the voices, experiences, and brilliance of adolescent age youth and young adults. Rooted in cultural responsiveness and community care, We L.E.A.D. is more than a program, it’s a movement. One that believes when we learn from young people, equip them with the right tools, and trust them to lead, transformation follows.
We L.E.A.D. stands for:
Learn – from our students
Engage/Educate – with purpose
Activate – through action
Doers – building leaders who do the work
We develop young leaders who are not only seen and heard but also prepared to thrive in school, life, and beyond.
Our Approach
We Learn From & Are Led By Our Young Adult Leaders.
There is no wrong direction, we believe in the philosophy of detours leading to one's purposed destination.
L.E.A.D.(ing) In Action
What We Do
We L.E.A.D. offers comprehensive youth development programming through a culturally responsive, trauma-informed lens. Services include:
🔹 Mentorship & Case Management
Youth receive consistent, one-on-one support from trained Youth Development Specialists who serve as mentors, advocates, and connectors, building trust and helping navigate academic, social, and personal challenges.
🔹 Life Skills & Leadership Development
in and after-school life-skills sessions focus on real-world skills: emotional regulation, healthy relationships, goal setting, identity development, and navigating systems of power. Youth are not only prepared to succeed, they’re prepared to lead.
🔹 Family Engagement
We believe thriving youth are rooted in strong families. We host workshops and events that bring parents and caregivers into the fold, promoting connection, healing, and shared learning.
🔹 Wellness Planning
Each young person co-creates an individualized Wellness Plan to track progress and explore mental, emotional, and physical well-being, because leadership starts from within.
🔹 School & Community Partnerships
We collaborate with school districts, universities, Wellness Centers, and community organizations to provide seamless support, connect families to resources, and ensure each youth and or young adult is surrounded by a village.
🔹 Enrichment & Exposure
From field trips to local colleges and businesses, to guest speakers and hands-on learning experiences, we expose youth to new possibilities, and help them build a vision for their future.