INTERVIEW WITH DR. TRISTACA MCCRAY // A BLACK PERSPECTIVE ON MENTAL HEALTH, STARTING A NON PROFIT & MAKING GLOBAL IMPACT : EPISODE 36

In this episode I talked with Dr. Tristaca McCray, founder of Nerds Rule Inc & Nerds Rule Inc Academy.  You can contact her at [email protected] to find out more about the amazing programs she is running.  In our episode we talk about her inspiring journey and where Nerds Rule Inc started and where it is going. She is making such a difference in the world and is someone you should know about!  NERDS RULE INC. Mission: NERDS  RULE INC. organization promotes socio-economic empowerment and  development among children, teens, youth and young adults throughout the  state of California and around the world. With  this, NERDS RULE INC continues to provide an avenue for positive  physical, mental, social and economic development through  gender-specific empowerment activities, scholastic endeavors, volunteer  initiatives, and health education programs. ​ NERDS RULE INC. CORE VALUES: Dedication – We are committed to building relationships, establishing partnerships and developing leadership around the world. ​ Excellence – We strive to achieve the highest standards of organizational excellence through implementing best practices. ​ Integrity – We  adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values to  individuals discovering their full potential of becoming future leaders. Since  2011 NERDS RULE INC. continues to thrive around the world providing  resources, workshops, conferences, cultural and recreational programs  assisting under-served communities. NERDS RULE INC. has a T.R.I.B.E of global leaders focus on Education, Mental Health Awareness,  Entrepreneurship, Social Justice, Bullying Prevention, Self-Worth,  Performing Arts, HIV/AIDS, Climate Change, Homelessness, Girls/Women in  STEM, Special Needs/Disabilities (Youth & Adult), Domestic Violence,  Leadership Development of Minority Populations, Youth Development,  Human Rights, Poverty Relief