Helping to remove roadblocks that prevent meaningful education and employment opportunities.
Our Team
RPI is staffed by talented and dedicated counselors and service providers, bringing with
them their educational background and exceptional experience in psychology, social work and human services.
Joyce Guy
B.O.S.S
Building Opportunities for Self Sufficiency
https://www.self-sufficiency.org
Alameda County Fathers Corps.
https://first5alameda.org
Partners
Founder/Executive Director
Darren White
Darren White is the founder of Realized Potential Incorporated (RPI). He oversees the organizations operations and maintains a network of resources of community based organizations serving high risk youth and young adults. Darren White has received countless awards and certifications including Violence Prevention Strategist, National Anger Management Certification, Restorative Justice Circle Award, Father Engagement Specialist, Alive and Free Prescription and the 2011 Civic Pride Award for Distinguished Community Service. Mr. White is also a Certified International Life Coach. Darren networks with other agencies to stay informed about services and resources. He leads the mission of RPI.
Deputy Director
In Memory of Jeffrey Wynton
Mr. Wynton worked in the legal profession for over twenty years and saw the heavy price the system extracts from the community. In his role as Deputy Director, Jeffrey partners closely with the Executive Director to chart RPI's future growth and strategic response to an ever-increasing demand for the organization’s services, communicating RPI's mission to donors and all levels of the organization. He oversees programs, connects RPI with corporate opportunities and provides legal support. Scholarship on his behalf coming soon.
Community Outreach Director
Scott C. Blake
Scott focuses on funding and business development, contact with community members and raising awareness of issues by going out into communities speaking with people at risk. These issues range from employment and continuing education to gang violence and AIDS prevention. He oversees the planning and development of workshops, programs, junior staff members and volunteers. Scott serves as a liaison between other organizations within the community that share similar goals. Scott Blake has dedicated his life to community outreach through educating, advocating and delivering prevention messages to at risk youth and young adults and working with marginalized groups including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.
Job Developer
Johnnie JD Jenkins
Johnnie is responsible for job placement and job training services, including career assessments, resume writing, interview skills and the use of the internet for job searches. He works cooperatively within the community contacting employers, business owners, career planning agencies and schools, to fit the right person with the right job.
