East Liberty nonprofit Youth Enrichment Services Named 2019 Champion in Action
“Trib Total Media recognizes the power of the mentorship provided to young people in the Pittsburgh region by Youth Enrichment Services.”
— Jennifer Bertetto, Trib Total Media President and CEO
By Courier Editor, March 4, 2019
The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned that Youth Enrichment Services (YES), a nonprofit providing socially and economically at-risk youth the opportunity to achieve success through participation in mentorship, education and enrichment programs, has been named a 2019 Champion in Action in the category of Youth Leadership. The award, announced jointly by Citizens Bank, WPXI-TV, Trib Total Media and Pittsburgh Cares, includes $35,000 in unrestricted funding as well as promotional and volunteer support for the organization’s outstanding work, according to a release.
Youth Enrichment Services (YES) provides empowerment, experiential opportunities, academic enrichment and summer employment as positive pathways to future success. YES partners with local organizations to create synergy and generates transformative stories, national accolades and positive research outcomes.
FATIMA KOKO (she, her, hers)
Manager of Workforce and Post-Secondary Programming
Fatima was raised in Atlanta, Georgia and graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Statistics. She also holds a master’s degree in Business Intelligence and Analytics. After graduation from university, Fatima served an AmeriCorps year in a middle school community in the South Bronx.
She has since held several positions in nonprofits that span education to immigration. She is passionate about working with youth and advocating for vulnerable populations at large. These positions have allowed her to manage programs in educational services that enrich youth and also to develop adults into creating a sustainable life through her immigration services work.
In her current role at YES, she engages youth in school year and summer workforce development and supports them in ensuring that they are prepared for college and careers.