Articles Lakisha young

Lakisha is a phenomenal woman with an extraordinary ability to devise a plan of action, identify the need clarify what resources are required to change a system that has failed so many children from the most underserved community in Oakland, California, standing up for quality education for all children even though a Pandemic she saw a need for financial relief, she was able to pivot and raise monies to give families in Oakland some financial support while waiting on the president’s stimulus check. She truly is an inspiration to all she comes in contact with. Her humble spirit and witty humor allow her to impact families in the community of Oakland positively. Lakisha created an organization that is built on family values. A parent ran group gives parents a platform to speak their truths through their Innovative ideas. Her leadership is working to change the educational system that by design has failed so many children from the most underserved communities. She launched the Virtual Hub amid the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring that kids from the most underserved communities’ educational needs were met, securing computers, wifi, families were fed, and bill payment assistance was provided.