🚀 Founder & CEO of Youth Transformation Services (YTS)

🧠 Established in 2013, YTS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit

🌱 Focus: Social Emotional Learning (SEL) + Game-Based Learning (GBL)

💻 Integrates mental wellness strategies with educational technology

🔍To learn more about Charisse, visit LinkedIn

📚 Published Work

✍️ Author of At-Risk Students: Transforming Student Behavior

• A practical guide for educators and mental health professionals
• Focused on identifying early signs of emotional and behavioral challenges

🎮 Innovations in Education

🌍 Jump Anywhere in the World (JAW): a culturally enriched SEL-based video game for grades 3–5

🧘‍♀️ JAW Zen: A mindfulness-based companion promoting self-regulation and emotional balance

🧰 JAW Zen Educator Hub:

• Downloadable resources which support student well-being and foster meaningful reflection 
• Creates classroom engagement and emotional resilience
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🌟 Initiatives Empowering Youth

🧑‍💻 Game Development Internship Program for students pursuing careers in game design

🎙️ Game-based Learning Podcast focused on:

• Youth voice through SEL
• Equity in education 

💡 Mission & Impact

As the visionary behind YTS, Charisse continues to:

• Equip youth with emotional wellness tools

• Provide interactive learning experiences

• Support educators, families, and communities through bold, compassionate solutions