Shameka Beaugard, MSW

Founder & CEO

Shameka Beaugard, MSW is not only a community leader on the rise in LA County, she is also an overcomer of many trials in life. She has faced many roadblocks on the way to success, but nonetheless kept going! Like many of the youth that YWAP helps, Shameka too was a low income minority youth in the Antelope Valley.
At age 18, she lost her mom in college due to heart failure and her dad in grad school at age 25. She is now known for inspiring, motivating and empowering youth, young adults and people across America!
Despite life’s tribulations, Shameka is a USC graduate, Non Profit Consultant, Author, Motivational Speaker, Role Model and Mentor. Planting seeds of hope daily!

Our Team

Karita Moss, MBA

Assistant Director

Vanessa Butler

Accountant & Data Manager

Shawna Beaugard

The Center Program Director

Daysha J.P

Mommy Mentor Network Program Director

Elexus Jackson-McCory

Purpose House Program Manager

Crystal Delatorre-Ruiz

Community Liaison