Yazmeen Mayes
About Yazmeen Mayes
Yazmeen Mayes Youth Fellow
Yazmeen Mayes serves as a Youth Fellow, actively contributing to educational and leadership initiatives. Her work focuses on facilitating higher education courses, specifically designed for adults who are incarcerated or have been formerly incarcerated. Through this role, Yazmeen demonstrates a commitment to education and rehabilitation, addressing critical societal challenges.
Yazmeen Mayes and Common Good Atlanta
Yazmeen Mayes collaborates with Common Good Atlanta, an organization that provides higher education courses to incarcerated individuals and those who have been released. In her role, Yazmeen helps bridge the gap in educational opportunities, ensuring that these individuals have access to the tools and knowledge necessary for personal and professional growth. Her involvement underscores the importance of educational access in promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism.
ViiV Grant and Youth Leadership Program Development
Yazmeen Mayes is actively involved in the development of a youth-focused leadership program, supported by ViiV’s Investing in the Leadership & Professional Development of Young People Living With HIV/AIDS (YPLWHA) Grant. This initiative aims to empower young people affected by HIV/AIDS, providing them with leadership skills and professional development opportunities. Yazmeen's role in this project highlights her dedication to fostering leadership among marginalized communities.
Facilitating Higher Education for Incarcerated Adults
In her position as a Youth Fellow, Yazmeen Mayes facilitates higher education courses for adults who are incarcerated or formerly incarcerated. This important work enables these individuals to pursue academic goals, gain valuable skills, and improve their post-incarceration opportunities. Yazmeen’s efforts contribute to the overall mission of educational inclusion and support for often overlooked populations.