EMPOWERING OURSELVES INC.
Marsha Mathis serves as the Executive Director, bringing over 40 years of public school teaching experience to the role. She holds a B.A. in Education from the City College of New York, along with Master's degrees in both Early Childhood Education and Special Education.
Throughout her career, Marsha has been dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students of all backgrounds. Her passion for education extends beyond the classroom, as she has actively participated in community programs aimed at empowering families and promoting literacy.
In her role as Executive Director, Marsha is committed to leveraging her extensive experience to create impactful youth programs and advocate for educational equity in the Bedford-Stuyvesant community. She believes in the power of early intervention and strives to provide children with the resources they need to thrive. Her leadership is driven by a vision of nurturing future leaders and inspiring positive change.
Executive Director
THE MISSION
Incorporated in 2012, Empowering Ourselves, Inc. is a Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to empower at-risk youth, reduce violence, and promote respect for self and community. To fulfill our mission, we conduct community engagement events aimed at raising the collective consciousness of the entire neighborhood and provide dynamic youth programs that set vulnerable boys and girls on an early path to success.
Our programs nurture the whole individual, offering academic support, life skills, mentorship, and community involvement. We believe true empowerment requires a holistic approach that fosters emotional, social, and intellectual growth. By partnering with local schools, businesses, and community leaders, we build a support network that encourages resilience and self-determination in every young person we serve. Our goal is a safer, more inclusive Bedford-Stuyvesant, where the next generation thrives as positive change-makers.
