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.
MARLO S. THOMAS (she/her/hers)
Board Member
Marlo S. Thomas is an educator, executive leader, and youth development professional with nearly three decades of experience across education, youth development, behavioral health, organizational leadership, and equity and inclusion. She currently serves as Assistant Head of School for Equity and Inclusion at Georgetown Day School in Washington, D.C., where she is a member of the senior leadership team and oversees areas including athletics, counseling services, diversity, equity and inclusion, and recruitment and retention.
Throughout her career, Marlo has focused on creating environments where young people and adults can thrive. Before joining Georgetown Day School, she held leadership roles in independent schools and spent nine years at Good Shepherd Services, where her work centered on staff development, evidence-based practices, and creating environments characterized by safety, belonging, high expectations, and meaningful relationships with young people. She also serves as faculty for the NAIS Diversity Leadership Institute.
A former Division I women’s basketball scholar-athlete and two-time team captain in the Big East Conference, Marlo’s experiences continue to shape her approach to leadership, teamwork, resilience, and mentorship. Her commitment to YES reflects her belief that talent and potential are everywhere, even when access and opportunity are not. She is proud to support YES in creating opportunities for young people to discover their strengths, build confidence and relationships, and expand their sense of what is possible for their lives.