Not symbolic. Strategic

The J.L. Smith Suicide Prevention Center for Young Black Boys Inc. is guided by an all–Black woman board whose leadership embodies both lived experience and professional mastery. Each director brings deep training, rigorous expertise, and a personal commitment to the mental health and protection of Black boys.

Their leadership ensures that every decision is made with integrity, precision, and an unshakeable dedication to transformative care. By centering Black women at the helm, the organization’s vision, programs, and policies are shaped by those who understand the stakes firsthand and who carry the competence, compassion, and clarity required to build systems that truly save lives.