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Teen Explosion Gives Fayetteville Youth Power by CAROLINE GOINS Whether you have attended Fayetteville www.AS t r o n g e rBo n d . c om State University, have a child enrolled in one of the surrounding schools or have needed a helping hand by an organization in Fayetteville, Dr. Teresa Pinckney has affected your life. Pinckney has worked more than What's LOVE got to do with it? . . . EVERYTHING! LaTricia Smith Relationship Coach Call for free consultation 16 years in the nonprofi t sector in Fayetteville. The long list of organizations she is involved with include organizations like Fayetteville Urban Ministries, Fayetteville-N.C. Business Chamber, N.C. Center for Nonprofi ts, Fayetteville Young Professionals and Boys and Girls Club of America, as well as national organizations. Pinckney moved to Fayetteville more than 16 years ago with her husband, who Dr. Teresa Pinckney. Fayetteville State University, as well as President and Executive Consultant of T. Pinckney & Associates. She has raised more than $7.8 million in in-kind contributions for education and is in the military. Recently, he retired from the military. However, for Pinckney and her family, Fayetteville is home and they aren't planning on going anywhere. Pinckney is the Director of the Offi ce of College Access Programs at the needs of the community. Pinckney has always been involved in the community no matter where she lived, however her passion for education came while she was in college studying criminal justice. "While studying criminal justice and researching statistics, I realized education is students since 1994. "My greatest joy is seeing my students and them telling me they have graduated she still has the letter that student sent thanking her. Now, Pinckney has helped a thousand kids get into college with the same excitement. "I think it's important to empower students with the knowledge to make the students the opportunity to go to college. It's heart-warming for her to be able to reach out and help so my people. "My reach is very broad, seeing my impact is much bigger than I think it is," college and are productive citizens," Pinckney said. Pinckney still remembers the fi rst person she helped get into college. Years later decision to go to college. It's about opportunity," Pinckney said. Being involved with so many programs, Pinckney has ample opportunity to give Pinckney said. However, Pinckney not only aids in the development of educational outreach, she effectively, continuing the great work these organizations do in the community" Pinckney said. One of the ways Pinckney has chosen to give back to the community is by putting supports many nonprofi t organizations though strategic planning and evaluation at little or no cost to the organization. "Strategic planning ensures success by allowing the organization to function together the Back-to-School Teen Explosion Conference for students ages 13-18. The event will be held on July 27, at Westover Recreation Center and provides teens with critical skills and information about education, career options and individual empowerment. "It's an exciting day to motivate students," Pinckney said. "I think it's important we empower students and give them the knowledge and the opportunity to go and be successful in college." Pinkney often tells her two children, "Knowledge is power, if you know www.teenexplosionconference. com or check out the event on Facebook. something that can never be taken away." For more information about the conference or to register visit CAROLINE GOINS, Managing Editor, Up & Coming Weekly, COMMENTS? Editor@ upandcomingweekly.com. WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM JUNE 13-19, 2012 UCW 13 Bull City Syndicate ArvhyQhx qAhrrvyyr Bhrrh$) Ivqrsqirrhtrhrhyyrqvuvurhx UurrrrrhhsqhvrsurAhrrvyyr9tqArvhy FayDogwoodFestival.com the key out of poverty. What I learned from the criminal justice system is to make an impact you must start with kids," Pinckney explained. She has had the opportunity to encourage low income and fi rst generation college Fvpxssurxurhqxvpxurry8rrwur uvqUuqhrrhvr HhutuTrrir Uurhqyvrrhpuvtu 7hqxvpxsshtrh&) 8CyrUhr$ FREE ADMISSION HEADLINERS FOR JUNE 21 The Craig Woolard Band $ ShssyrBvrhhQvr Aq7rrhtrWrqFvq6pvvvr 910.816.9270 • 888.568.9619 LaTricia@AStrongerBond.com