Board of Directors

Our Directors

Myisha Green is the Founder and Executive Director of Young People Arise, a faith-centered youth development organization dedicated to equipping young people with spiritual foundation, life skills, and leadership tools to thrive. With a professional background in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and youth development, she integrates evidence-based strategies with Christ-centered mentorship to foster growth, character, and resilience.Myisha is passionate about building strong partnerships with families, schools, and churches to ensure every young person has the guidance, accountability, and opportunity needed to rise with purpose and lead with integrity.

Pamela Parmer is a dedicated accountant with more than 30 years of professional experience, serving with excellence, integrity, and faith. A lifelong advocate for foster care, Pamela has a deep God given passion for youth and believes every child is created with purpose and divine potential. She has experience in faithfully volunteering as a leader of The Youth Department in her local church. She enjoys pouring wisdom, encouragement, and love into the next generation. Pamela believes every young person deserves to be seen, heard, accepted, and nurtured in an environment that reflects the heart of Christ , where they can grow, flourish, and walk confidently in who God created them to be.

Yolanda Wyche has over 30 years of experience serving children and adults with disabilities. Her compassionate spirit and heart for young people make her a powerful advocate and mentor within Young People Arise. Yolanda is committed to creating supportive environments where youth can grow, thrive, and reach their full potential.

Albert Green is a proud U.S. Navy Veteran and retired USPS professional with 30 years of dedicated service. He has a deep passion for mentoring and empowering young people to succeed in life. As a committed supporter of Young People Arise, Albert brings wisdom, leadership, and a servant’s heart to every opportunity to uplift the next generation.

Sharon Lyons has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to serving children and youth, beginning in her teenage years through roles such as babysitter and Girl Scout leader. She later expanded her impact through active involvement with YPA, contributing to the planning and implementation of after school programs, prayer walks, community giveaways, and health fairs. Sharon is dedicated to fostering environments that support the academic, social, and spiritual growth of children and adolescents, helping them develop character, resilience, and a positive outlook on life.

A Purpose-Driven Approach to Youth Development

Mission Statement

Young People Arise We are called to disrupt cycles of limitation and cultivate environments where young people encounter truth, develop discipline, and rise with courage. Through Christ centered mentorship, strategic life skill development, and evidence based behavioral practices, we equip youth not just to succeed, but to lead, influence, and transform their communities.We envision a generation that knows who they are, Whose they are, and refuses to shrink back in a world that demands compromise. Young People Arise is not just a program, it is a movement committed to shaping spiritually grounded, emotionally strong, and socially responsible leaders who will carry integrity, justice, and excellence into every sphere of influence.

Vision Statement

Young People AriseOur vision is to raise a generation that lives with P.U.R.E. impact Purpose-Driven, United, Resilient, and Exceptional.We envision young people who are spiritually grounded, emotionally intelligent, socially responsible, and equipped to lead with courage and integrity. A generation that understands their divine identity, stands united across differences, perseveres through adversity, and pursues excellence in every arena of life.Young People Arise exists to cultivate leaders who do not conform to culture but transform it! Young men and women who rise with clarity, confidence, conviction, and character.We see communities strengthened, families empowered, and futures rewritten because young people chose to walk in P.U.R.E. purpose.

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Events That Uplift, Empower & Transform

We offer impactful youth-focused programs, including:

Mentorship sessions
Youth empowerment workshops
Community engagement events
Leadership development activities
Faith-based counseling & guidance

Board of Directors

Our Directors

Myisha Green

Pamela Parmer

Yolanda Wyche

Albert Green

Sharon Lyons

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