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ABOUT US

We started with a simple belief: excellence is built on consistency and collaboration. Every milestone reflects our commitment to our core values and creating lasting impact.

THE REAL CHAMPIONS
STORY

Childhood should be a time of wonder, curiosity, laughter, and growth. But for children facing chronic adversity, uncertainty can replace imagination and survival can take the place of simply being a kid. Real Champions was founded to change that—creating lasting relationships and consistent support that bring stability to children, families, and communities while helping young people move beyond adversity and toward greater opportunity.
  • 1
    Professional Advocate Mentors Full-time dedicated guides integrated directly into daily environments, stabilizing classrooms.
  • 2
    Kindergarten to Graduation An unwavering presence of 12+ years of relational stability, breaking generational cycles.
  • 3
    Uplifting the Surrounding Community Connecting families with structural resources and creating sustainable, research-backed networks.
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MISSION
MISSION

To elevate youth on the edge of opportunity by providing full-time, professional mentors who stabilize classrooms, uplift families, and empower children to build self-determination from kindergarten through graduation.

A hopeful young child smiling and looking forward to a bright future
TOUCH
VISION
VISION

To build a world where every child experiencing chronic adversity has a dedicated, professional champion by their side, breaking cycles of instability to guide them toward a thriving and purposeful future.

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PURPOSE
PURPOSE

To break generational cycles of adversity and instability by embedding consistent, research-backed professional relationships into the daily lives of children and their surrounding communities.

OUR CORE
VALUES

These foundational principles guide our decisions, shape our culture, and define our commitment to excellence.

Consistency

We deliver excellence day in and day out, ensuring our services and solutions maintain the highest standards of reliability, precision, and quality.

 
Collaborative

We believe the best solutions are co-created. By working hand-in-hand with our clients and partners, we combine diverse perspectives to unlock extraordinary outcomes.

 
Evidence-Based

Our decisions and strategies are grounded in rigorous research, data, and proven methodologies, guaranteeing measurable and impactful results.

 
Belief

We are driven by deep conviction in our mission and the potential of our partners. This shared belief fuels our dedication and pushes us to exceed expectations.

 

MEET OUR
LEADERSHIP TEAM

Our executive, technical, and advisory leaders bring together decades of industry experience to guide our mission and support our clients' growth.

Cierra
Cierra Witter Jenkins Program Director – Jasper
Terriance-Holiday
Terraince Holiday Program Director – Charleston
Therese-Duquette
Therese Duquette Finance Associate
Kimberli-Deering
Kimberli Deering Development Assistant & Volunteer Coordinator
Tramiella-Brunson
Tramiella Brunson Advocate Mentor
Shadavia-Burnett
Shadavia Burnett Advocate Mentor
Anthony-Cannick
Anthony "Russell" Cannick Advocate Mentor
Melanie-Grijalva
Melanie Grijalva Advocate Mentor
LaTristan-Grimes
La'Tristan Grimes Advocate Mentor
Tyler-Harrell
Tyler Harrell Advocate Mentor
Keyeria-Sanders
Keyeria Sanders Advocate Mentor
Rachel-Still
Rachel Still Advocate Mentor
Carmalatia-Witter
Carmalitia Witter Advocate Mentor

BOB PAULLING
Chairman

DON BELT
Chairman

KAREN COOPER, DDS
Doctor of Dental Surgery

THOMAS D’AGOSTINO
Group President, Mission Solutions | Fluor Corporation

WYNN ENGLISBE
Retired, Licensed Inspector

OPHELIA HEYWOOD
Procurement Project Manager, Gulfstream Aerospace

MAJOR GENERAL JOHN F. HUSSEY
Chairman

NED MCNAIR
Co-Founder of Real Champions, Inc.

W. KEITH OSBORN
CIC

DALE R. PAULLING
Retired, Radiology Technician and Healthcare Administrator

TIFFANY M. YOUNG, MPH, MSW
Founder and CEO | The Young Impact Group, LLC

KEN AERNI
Retired, Administrator, Maumee City Schools

RANDY J. BOEHME
Retired, Medical Equipment Services

DAVE KOSTKA
Retired, Group Account Manager

BOB LYNCH
Retired, Bank Executive

CARL F. MARTIN, JR
Board Ambassador

HONORABLE MICHAEL RYAN
Retired, Justice — N.H Circuit Court

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STAND IN THE GAP. BE THEIR
CHAMPION.

Full-time, salaried Advocate Mentors standing beside youth from Kindergarten through Graduation—stabilizing classrooms, supporting families, and unlocking lifelong opportunities.