Motivated Adolescents Pursuing Leadership Experiences
I am leading.
MAPLE Teen Leadership Program (Motivated Adolescents Pursuing Leadership Experiences) provides middle school and high school youth the opportunity to increase their academic and emotional skills, through holding formal leadership roles throughout the center. Youth gain confidence as they act as advisors, mentors, and supports to their peers, younger children and staff. MAPLE is comprised of 3 unique cohorts of leaders
StreetLeaders - High School Mentors in the Elementary Youth Program
StriveLeaders - High School mentors offering peer leadership across the center and in the community
Middle School mentors in the Elementary Youth Program (Summer Only)
“Tree has always been a strong pillar in my life. The first year Tree Street started, I was a StreetLeader with my best friend at the time and it was our first real job. I remember that summer both of us were able to buy our own clothes for the summer for school that upcoming year! We don’t come from much just humble beginnings. Another moment I will never forget is the I Am Tree event – it was the first thing I hosted in my life, and I was honored and happy to be a part of something so much bigger than myself. Tree has given me purpose in a lot of dark times in my life. I’m bound to Tree for life.”
– Chris Suazo, TSY Class of 2013
Summer 2011 StreetLeader, CEDAR intern 2015-2017
Meet the Team
Boni Kabongo
StriveLeader Program Anchor
