Buckeye/Woodland Hills | Youth and Families
Tamika Herndon is a community advocate and entrepreneur with over 14 years of nonprofit experience. She is currently building a youth initiative entitled Y.A.R.D (Young Adult Resource and Development Center) for young adults in the Buckeye Woodland and Fairfax communities. Y.A.R.D.’s mission is to guide young adults in a successful and sustainable direction that will help them transition into adulthood and independence. Y.A.R.D.’s vision is to offer every young adult sustainable skills that will provide them with the tools necessary to achieve their aspirations and professional goals in life. The Y.A.R.D. Center will offer workforce training; academics, to include college readiness skills and ACT/SAT and GED preparation; and independent living skills. Tamika holds a BS in Marketing from David N. Myers University and a Master of Science in Business Management, with a concentration in Human Resources, from Indiana Wesleyan University.
