La’Tristan Grimes

La’Tristan understands what it is like to be a student, although his studies are slightly more advanced than those of his mentees! Having received a B.S. in Psychology from Charleston Southern University in 2019, he is now pursuing graduate studies in Mental Health Counseling at Walden University. La’Tristan will receive his Master’s in 2025, but this does not keep him from being able to reach out to the underserved in our community. In fact, it is what motivates him. La’Tristan believes in the work at RCI because we make time to hold the hand of youth in need. He knows that what he and his fellow Advocate Mentors do impacts children’s lives now and in the future. He has seen grades improve, relationships built, and excitement regained by many young people and—as our newest team member—looks forward to being part of the work, which makes that difference.