Yasmine Arrington Brooks
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Yasmine Arrington Brooks is the Founder and Executive Director of ScholarCHIPS, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to providing college scholarships, mentoring, and mental health support for children of incarcerated parents. Growing up with an incarcerated father, Yasmine experienced the emotional and financial burdens firsthand. When she discovered a lack of resources for this population as a high school junior, she decided to create the solution herself.
Since 2012, ScholarCHIPS has awarded over $600,000 in scholarships to more than 120 scholars. A multifaceted force of nature, Yasmine holds degrees from Elon University and Howard University School of Divinity. Her impactful work has earned her recognition as a 2025 L’Oréal Paris Woman of Worth, a 2023 CNN Hero, and features in Vogue, Essence, and Vanity Fair. As an author, poet, plus-size model, and advocate, Yasmine helps others turn their pain into purpose, proving that community support can break the cycle of incarceration and empower the next generation.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
- That children of incarcerated parents face unique emotional, financial, and educational barriers often overlooked by traditional support systems.
- How turning personal pain into purpose can create impactful, scalable solutions that transform lives and communities.
- Why mentorship and consistent support systems are critical for first-generation and at-risk students navigating higher education.
- How early exposure to college resources and scholarships increases long-term academic success and career readiness.
- That addressing mental health alongside academic support significantly improves retention and graduation outcomes for underserved students.
- How building a mission-driven nonprofit from a young age can evolve into a nationally recognized organization.
- Why representation and tailored opportunities matter in empowering marginalized youth to pursue and complete college education.
- How strategic partnerships and community engagement amplify the reach and sustainability of nonprofit initiatives.
- That resilience, faith, and purpose-driven leadership can turn adversity into measurable social impact.
- How investing in underserved students creates a ripple effect that strengthens families, communities, and future generations.
about the show
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