Our History
Committed to Making a Difference
Since 2011, Michelle Williams-Clark has set out to make a difference in the lives of youth all throughout the Eastside by providing them with all the tools, resources and support they need in order to shape them into the leaders of tomorrow. Offering youth of the community a chance to reach their fullest potential.
Our Mission
Eastside Youth Coalition is committed to providing Black, Latinx, historically marginalized youth, racially and culturally relevant programs in a safe community where their lives are valued.
Values We Hold
∙ Beginning where each student is; helping them explore their interests and how they would like to impact the world around them.
∙ An unwavering dedication to serving Black, Latinx, students from historically marginalized communities.
∙ Cost will never be a barrier to any student’s participation. This program is free of charge for every student. This is made possible by foundation funding and funds raised through donor engagement.
∙ Eastside Youth Coalition will always be a safe space where every student is welcome, every student belongs, every student has value, and every student’s voice is heard.
∙ Caring for our community and the world is an integral part of the program. Each school year students will engage in a year-long service project to support youth and families.
Meet Our Team
Eastside Youth Coalition is committed to providing Black, Latinx, and historically marginalized youth, racially and culturally relevant programs in a safe community where their lives are valued.
Michelle Williams Clark
Founder, Executive Director
Founder, Executive Director. Advisor, Eastside Youth Coalition Youth & Government. University of Washington Graduate, Major, English. Howard University Graduate, Master of Social Work, Specialties; Mental Health and Medical Social Work. Clinical Social Worker, Agency Affiliated Counselor Washington State. michelle@rainierathletes.org
Nkumbu Chisebuka
Director, Operations
Director, Operations. Advisor, Eastside Youth Coalition Youth & Government. Summer Reading and Fun Program For Black Male Scholars, Alumni, 2012, Youth and Government Program, Alumni, 2015, Washington State University Graduate, 2019, Major, Psychology, Minors, Business Administration and Communications. nkumbu@rainierthlathletes.org
Adam Roble
Coordinator, High School Programs
Coordinator, High School Programs. Co-President, Eastside Youth Coalition. Interlake High School, Bellevue College Running Start, Senior. adamr2028@gmail.com
Kimberly Tovar
Coordinator, High School Programs
Coordinator, High School Programs. Co-President, Eastside Youth Coalition. Interlake High School, Bellevue College Running Start, Senior. kimberlytm@gmail.com
Raven Levi
Coordinator, Eastside Youth Coalition Sources of Strength Program
Coordinator, Eastside Youth Coalition Sources of Strength Program and Advisor, Eastside Youth Coalition, Youth & Government Program. Extensive experience in youth program implementation and development. raven@rainierathletes.org
Amera Chehem
Facilitator, Eastside Youth Coalition Sources of Strenth
Facilitator, Eastside Youth Coalition Sources of Strength Program, 2023 Alumni, Eastside Youth Coalition, Freshman Bellevue College. amera@rainierathletes.org