Tasha Locks is the Founder and President of Youth Rising. For more than 18 years, she has dedicated her career to developing innovative, trauma-informed programs that empower marginalized youth and strengthen communities.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Community Development and a Master of Education, bringing expertise in nonprofit leadership, program development, organizational strategy, grant funding, and community partnerships.

Driven by both lived experience and professional expertise, Tasha is passionate about creating opportunities for young people to heal, grow, and thrive. As Youth Rising looks toward its next decade, she is focused on building a strong leadership team that will carry the organization forward, applying the lessons learned, wisdom gained, and foundation established over the past 18 years to ensure lasting impact for generations to come..