Mission
Our mission is to equip young leaders with the communication, literacy, and leadership skills they need to lead with confidence, serve with compassion, and create meaningful change in their communities. Through hands-on leadership training, mentorship, peer tutoring, and service initiatives, we provide opportunities for youth to develop etiquette, interview skills, strong friendships, and sound decision-making abilities, while also strengthening literacy through peer tutoring opportunities.
Our work is built on five core platforms:
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Unity & Leadership – Developing confident leaders through mentorship and teamwork.
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Education & Literacy – Enhancing academic success through peer tutoring and literacy initiatives.
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Social Interaction, Relationship Building & Etiquette – Cultivating friendships, emotional intelligence, and strong interpersonal skills while teaching social and professional etiquette.
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Health & Wellness – Encouraging mental well-being, decision-making, and resilience.
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Career Readiness & Professional Skills – Preparing students for the future with interview training, career exploration, and real-world experience.
Additionally, students can earn stipends for their service as peer tutors, fostering responsibility, leadership, and practical experience. By providing these tools and opportunities, we prepare youth to influence, inspire, and impact the world—both today and in the future.
Day Leadership Academy
“Every step we take, every actionable move we make will prepare our youth to become critical thinkers who are confident leaders.”
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Founder and Executive Director
– Heather B. Day
“If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”
― Martin Luther King Jr.
Great leaders find the balance between predicting the next best steps, performance, and character. They have vision, courage, integrity, humility and focus along with the ability to plan strategically.
Leaders Keep Moving Forward!