Our Team

  • Tamika Mapp

    Tamika has over 15 years of experience in non-profit management, lobbying, and mental health advocacy, dedicating her career to supporting at-risk youth. Passionate about creating inclusive communities where every teen has the opportunity to thrive, she founded this nonprofit to honor the memory of her daughter Zoenika, who committed suicide.

  • Denise Barker

    A seasoned professional with 30 years of experience in global finance, strategic planning, and nonprofit development, Denise is a trusted advisor to CEOs and has successfully led initiatives to grow a multibillion-dollar investment business. Recognized for her leadership in diversity, she earned a nomination for the prestigious Global Diversity Champion Award.

    Denise’s commitment to community impact is demonstrated through her work with the Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO), empowering entrepreneurs, and The Common Good, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to strengthening democracy. Her expertise and dedication bring invaluable perspective and leadership to the mission of preventing teen suicide.

  • Robert Jackson

    Robert Jackson, born on October 9, 1980, in Brooklyn, New York, to African American parents of Ethiopian, Irish, and Native American ancestry, has dedicated his life to civil rights and humanitarian causes. His activism began in 2014 when he marched alongside New York State Senator Bill Perkins and Rev. Al Sharpton in the "Justice for All" march.

    As a committed humanitarian, Robert has organized numerous events supporting orphans in Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, and Rwanda, as well as initiatives aiding the homeless in Harlem. He has been a resident of Harlem for over two decades.

    Recently, Robert was honored by the United Nations with an award for his outstanding contributions to giving back to communities in need. He is a proud alumnus of Rice High School and continues to be an influential figure in his community.