Our Impact
Impact at Build 2 Lead is not measured only by participation—
it is measured by who gains power, stability, and opportunity over time.
Build 2 Lead operates at the intersection of schools, communities, and systems, ensuring youth are supported as whole human beings while building pathways that create lasting, generational change.
Youth Outcomes in Direct Programs
Our programs empower students to create systemic change by enhancing knowledge, workforce readiness, economic literacy, and social-emotional growth. We engage youth meaningfully to equip them with essential skills for a brighter future.​
Leadership & Civic Power
OUTCOMES
increase in civic knowledge
of participants can identify representatives and navigate civic systems
Youth facilitated town halls, Lobby day participation, and policy dialogue
17%
88%
OUTCOMES
increase in workforce readiness
Workforce & Economic Mobility
59%
2,400+
hours of pre-apprenticeship training
75%
of youth would consider careers in green or emerging industries
100%
believe more youth deserve access to these pathways
OUTCOMES
increase in SEL indicators
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Social-Emotional Wellness
28%
Reduced disengagement and increased program completion
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hours of youth-centered case management
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43+
Leadership & Civic Power
Workforce & Economic Mobility
Social-Emotional Wellness
Community & Systems Impact
BUILD 2 LEAD'S IMPACT EXTENDS BEYOND INDIVIDUAL OUTCOMES.
Why This Impact Matters
“We’re using collective experiences to teach young people and communities of color to be entrepreneurs, navigate systems, and advocate for their community.”
— Jimmy Brown, Executive Director
This work is about changing trajectories, not just for youth, but for the systems that shape their lives.
Health Equity &
Wellness
P.O.W.E.R. INITATIVE
WHO IT SERVES
Youth and young adults across all B2L programs, with targeted focus on those experiencing trauma, health inequities, or access barriers.
SKILLS & SUPPORTS
Social-emotional regulation
Health literacy and navigation
Trauma-informed coping strategies
OUTCOMES
43+ hours of youth-centered case management delivered
Youth connected to therapy, life coaching, and crisis supports
Data-driven continuity of care across programs
SYSTEMS IMPACT
The P.O.W.E.R. Initiative positions B2L as a non-traditional wellness system, aligning with MTSS, public health, and behavioral health frameworks while centering community voice.
System Partnership &
Legacy Infrastructure
P.O.W.E.R. PARTNERS
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WHO IT SERVES
Youth, families, and community members across South King County.
OUTCOMES
300+ youth engaged in healthcare and workforce exploration
88% increased awareness of healthcare careers
80% increased confidence in pursuing healthcare pathways
Increased access to entrepreneurial pathways and STEM fields and BIPOC professionals
SYSTEMS IMPACT
These initiatives:
Increase representation in healthcare and public systems
Influence institutional practices
Anchor Build 2 Lead’s Legacy Hub vision for long-term, place-based impact
How All Programs Work Together
Every program:
Feeds into the next stage of leadership or workforce readiness
Is protected by B2L’s trauma-informed wellness system
Contributes data and lived experience to systems-level change
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Build 2 Lead doesn’t just prepare youth for systems, we prepare systems to work for youth.
How All Programs Work Together
Every program:
Feeds into the next stage of leadership or workforce readiness
Is protected by B2L’s trauma-informed wellness system
Contributes data and lived experience to systems-level change
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Build 2 Lead doesn’t just prepare youth for systems, we prepare systems to work for youth.
