Our Work at The Empowerment Center
Research shows that RESILIENCE is a critical factor necessary for families to recover from adversity and stressful life events.
Therefore, our mission is to help youth and families develop the resilience necessary to overcome challenges, discover the best of themselves, and create healthier, happier patterns of living.
At The Empowerment Center, we…
after working with us…
9,137 youth and families have received mental wellness support and resilience-building skills.
4 out of 5 youth report increased feelings of hope and self-confidence to overcome adversity.
93% of organizations served report feeling more equipped to support youth and families.
SPEAKING & PRESS
About
Tiffany Baker
President and Founder of TEC,
Strategic Consultant and Executive
Workforce Development Trainer
As the founder of The Empowerment Center, Tiffany Baker has spent over 20 years dedicated to being the change she wants to see in the lives of youth and families.
Her service on boards and commissions include the Chair of the Community Action Partnership Commission, Chair of the Hope Collaborative Commission, and Chair of the City of Temecula Race Equity Diversity and Inclusion.
Tiffany is a powerful trainer on the subjects of Youth, Family, Advocacy, Community, Government, Education, and Workforce Development.
Areas of Expertise:
- Mission-based Board Governance
- Strengths-Based Workforce Development
- Human-Centered Public Policy
About
Teresse Lewis, LCSW
Executive Director of TEC,
Educational Consultant and
Mental Health Trainer
Teresse Lewis brings over a decade of experience in effectively and compassionately working with at-risk youth, families, and educational service providers. Teresse, a former at-risk youth herself, brings passion, knowledge and skills to the clients she serves. She is dedicated to providing education and training that positively impacts the trajectory of students, families, and communities.
As the newly-appointed Executive Director of TEC, Teresse Lewis brings over 15 years of experience providing therapeutic and evidence-based interventions on behalf of society’s most vulnerable populations, including children in foster care and residential treatment centers, youth impacted by severe mental health disorders, and families involved in the child welfare court system.
Areas of Expertise:
- Children and Family Mental Wellness
- Trauma-Informed Practices
- Systems Improvement Strategies
COMMUNITY ADVOCATE
Mrs. Baker is a committed community advocate, an educator, a mentor, and an encourager. All of these skills are assets to The Empowerment Center and all of its clients.
-Kim Saruwatari, MPH. Director of Riverside County Public Health Department
BRIDGES DIVERSITY
Tiffany brings her life-long experiences of interacting with people from diverse backgrounds to bridge the social and cultural divisions among residents to form a more cohesive city.
-David Starr Rabb Esq., Councilman for the City of Perris, California
STRONG LEADERSHIP
Mrs. Baker provides strong leadership and consistently demonstrates fidelity to proper governance, the organization’s mission, and the community we intend to serve.
-Dr. Justine G.M. Ross, Associate Director of BLUM Initiative on Global and Regional Poverty, University of California Riverside
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