About Us
Vision
OUR MISSION
REDIRECTIONS rediscovering Black culture through African American History to promote unity that will sustain for generations.
REDIRECTIONS (Changing Concepts) will play a critical role as an independent body that supplements the lack of education and activity. Its participants will be provided relevant support, through its workshops and programs to uplift the community, and the youth’s enjoyment of life.
In providing a source of African American history the youth will find a capacity for greatness nurturing the inner determination within. If the youth know their history they will know that they have derived from excellence, and this will pervade throughout their community setting a new precedence on what is to be expected undermining the stigmas that plague them.
Kimberly Mack – Founder and Executive Director
Born and raised in Oakland California I know how it feels to suffer at the hands of poverty-stricken areas in my community. I have seventeen years experience working with youth. I have been extremely passionate about youth, and founded Redirections, as an outlet to children serving as a conduit in redirecting our youth’s mentality, emotions, and certain behaviors. By instilling the history of the African American experience I set out to educate our youth on current and historical events.
Meet The Team
Erica Hine – Co-Founder and Treasurer
Serves on the Board of Directors as a founding member helping to bring the mission of Redirections to life. With seven years of experience in the nonprofit sector I have worked in areas of Operations, Programs, Fundraising, and now have the opportunity to bring this experience to a founding role. My passion for community rewards me by connecting me to youth in Oakland, California and beyond, and I believe Redirections will bring us closer to our vision.
Carla Williams – Board Officer and Director of Programs