About Youth Empowerment Services
Our StoryOur History
Over 25 Years of Impact
Youth Empowerment Services, Inc. (Y.E.S.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has served middle and high school girls throughout the Tri-county of Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties in South Carolina since 1999.
With a focus on girls from underserved and low-income communities, group homes, and other environments where access to support and opportunity may be limited, Y.E.S. provides mentoring, education, outreach, and meaningful experiences that help girls build confidence, make healthy decisions, and pursue productive futures.
Over the past 25+ years, Y.E.S. has grown into a network of more than 500 mentors and volunteers, serving more than 5,000 youth and adults across South Carolina and beyond. Girls remain involved in programs for an average of three years, with more than 85% successfully completing their programs.
The mission of Youth Empowerment Services, Inc. is to empower girls through Christian values to discover, embrace and appreciate their self-worth leading to a healthy and productive lifestyle.
Our Mission
The vision of Youth Empowerment Services, Inc. is a culture of girls who grow up to be healthy and productive women who embrace and appreciate their self-worth through Christian values.
Our VisionMeet Our Founder & Executive Director
Roslin J. Fields, M.Ed.
Y.E.S. was founded by Roslin J. Fields, M.Ed., a former middle school teacher and foster parent whose experiences with young people shaped her commitment to creating stronger support systems for girls.
As a teacher, mentor, foster parent, and community leader, Roslin has dedicated her work to helping girls recognize their potential, build confidence, make healthy decisions, and see new possibilities for their futures. More than 25 years later, her commitment to showing up for girls continues to guide the heart of Y.E.S. today.
Meet the Y.E.S. Team
The People Behind the Mission
Ronda Taylor
Program Director
Cassandra Russell
Director of Operations
Board of DirectorsDebra Gethers
Board Chair
School Administrator (Retired)
Cheryl Merritt
Board Operations and Finances
Financial Management Specialist
Cathedra Cross-Miller
Board Human Resources
Human Resources Specialists
Deirdre Pearson
Board School and Community Relations
Public School Administrator
Autumn Porter
Mental Health Consultant
Help Her See What’s Possible
Your support helps provide the mentoring, resources, and opportunities girls need to grow with confidence and pursue their futures.