Genesis Yanes

Genesis Yanes
Elementary Youth and Family Engagement Specialist (Uniondale)

"You change for two reasons: Either you learn enough that you want to, or you’ve been hurt enough that you have to.”   ~ Unknown

Genesis is passionate about S.T.R.O.N.G. and stands beside us because she feels S.T.R.O.N.G. is like a family to her.  She feels we believed in her when no one else did.  We help our youth and build them up.  With S.T.R.O.N.G., you know you’re not alone.

Genesis was born and raised in Hempstead.  She graduated from Hempstead High School in June 2015 and is currently in college studying to become a nurse practitioner.

Genesis participated in S.T.R.O.N.G. programs at Hempstead High School when she was in the eleventh grade and later joined the S.T.R.O.N.G. team as an Assistant Counselor in the STRONG Chapter program in Uniondale in August 2015 and will become one of our new assistant Youth and Family Engagement Specialists in September

She loves hanging out with her family and friends and loves playing the piano.