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.
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DR. WALKER MICHAELS (he/him/his)
Diversion and Restorative Services Coordinator
Dr. Walker Michaels graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2022, earning his MD and MPH. Upon graduation Dr. Michaels elected to forgo applying for the residency match, instead striving to impact health and wellness on a more upstream basis than clinical medicine permits. He subsequently taught pathophysiology courses at Portland State University before transitioning to the role of Violence Prevention Coordinator and Diversion Specialist with Youth Enrichment Services, where he provides case management and mentorship to teens at risk of becoming involved with the justice system, or interested in creating a positive impact in their communities. His primary focuses include healthcare and education equity, mental health, and addressing the impacts of wealth disparity.