St. Clair Superior | Youth and Families
Clarissa Russell is a graduate of John Hay High School. Her commitment to the advancement of “high risk” and marginalized youth has been demonstrated by introducing and mentoring them through their higher education journey. She serves as Program Director of All About Your Health (AAYH). AAYH has successfully engaged over 4,500 youth across northeast Ohio, organized 400 professionally lead workshops and garnered numerous community volunteers. Additionally, AAYH has also engaged 20 partnering organizations for the Girls and Boys Health and Empowerment Summits that attracts about 1,000 students, volunteers and community members yearly. The current student population is predominately high-schoolers. Her goal for the program is to expand it to younger populations and middle school students, starting with her own neighborhood. Clarissa received her BS from Eastern Michigan University and earned her MPH from Florida A&M University.
