About Us
There are not many jobs that make the needs of a community more apparent than being a teacher. Working closely with some of the most underserved communities in the United States inspired Mrs. Erica Rucker to found Warrior Affiliated Inc., a non-profit dedicated to fulfilling her life’s purpose– meeting the needs of her community and the youth around her.
As we progress as a society, the gaps between our youth and the resources they need become wider and their challenges become even more unique. Social media has launched our nation’s youth into self-imposed isolation and given them an inability to communicate face-to-face. This, coupled with the mounting anxiety from a constant stream of social issues causes youth today to be more anxious and depressed than many generations before them. This means our mission is more important than ever.
Warrior Affiliated Inc supports a youth group organization known as RISE. Relying on the collaborative efforts of educators and community mentors, RISE meets the social, emotional, and mental needs of students that would not otherwise have the resources to overcome the ever increasing hurdles presented by an ever changing political landscape. It takes a village to raise a well-rounded child and as our founder says, “we meet the need. We are the village.” This is the mission of Warrior Affiliated Inc.
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President
Community Servant
AbbeY
Morris
Vice President
Community Servant
Sonny
HILAIRE
Secretary
Community Servant
THE VILLAGE
YOUTH MENTORS
Erica Gregg-Rucker
Educator and Mentor
Founder and CEO of Warrior Affiliated INC
Broward County Schools educator of 19 years
Youth Mental Health First Aider and Advocate
Benicia Moore
Youth Advocate and Mentor
Kertus Toussaint
Educator and Mentor
Kevin WIlliams
Community Mentor
Co-Founder & President
T.Y.P.E. INC. 501c(3)
Teaching Youth Prosperity & Excellence
Cathy Schwartz
Educator and Mentor
Special educator for 21 yrs in the public schools
Mental health advocate
A voice for the unspoken
Be devoted to one another in love, honor one another above themselves
Shelbey Rogers-Gonzalez
Educator and Mentor
Kerry-Ann Allison
Educator and Mentor
Holistic Health Advocate
Egyptian Yoga Certified Lvl 1 & 2
Psychology Teacher
Shibbon winelle
Community Mentor
The Bryce Gowdy Foundation Founder & Spokesperson
Mental Health Advocate & Community Activist
Certified Fitness Trainer & Stretch Therapist
Victor manuel
Educator and Mentor
Owner/Lead Tutor of Perspective Tutoring LLC
Girls Varsity Basketball Coach at Coconut Creek High School
Little League Football Coach for the Pompano Eagles
Maria baugh
Youth Advocate and Mentor
The Vision
How It All Started