OUR HISTORY
Rising Leaders Global (RLG) was founded in 2008 by N’’Namdee Nelson. A life-long resident of Camden, New Jersey. Mr. Nelson was determined to improve the quality of life for his city, peers and particularly youth. At the outset of his career, Mr. Nelson worked in youth programs throughout the city and county of Camden. Determined to do more, Mr. Nelson along with a small group of peers, began conducting motivational speaking forums at local Camden City Schools. Recognizing the lack of positive male role-models from urban areas in inner cities, they sought to show youth that success and higher education could be achieved despite exposure to poverty, violence, single parenting, and the seemingly insurmountable obstacles some of our youth face. Noticing the profound impact the forums had on youth, coupled with the demand for more assistance, the idea of Rising Leaders Global (RLG) was born.
Welcome to our not-for-profit agency based in Camden, Jersey! We are dedicated to empowering teenagers and young adults through a diverse range of services, including mentoring, employment training, and life skills development.
Our mission is to foster personal growth and community, and we invite you to be part of our “Clean Sweep” projects to help beautify our neighborhoods while making a positive impact in the lives of our youth.
Join us in creating a brighter future together!
OUR TEAM
N’Namdee Nelson
Executive Director
“My drive is to be one of the leaders of today’s world and help lead our society to unity and positive thinking, which will ultimately lead to success.”
Mr. Nelson, RLGs’ Executive Director was born and raised in the city of Camden New Jersey. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business & Communications from Ursinus College and obtained his Mastor’s of Public Adminstration from Rutgers University. Mr. Nelson has over 10 years of experience managing, supervising and overseeing programs for adolescents.
Nnamdee.nelson@gmail.com
609-352-8448
Darryl Mack
Community Outreach Director
His work to date has earned him the prestigious 2017 “I Am Camden” award for business. Being a life long resident of Camden, he has seen first hand the positive effect mentoring has on a child. When he isn’t in the street with a blow horn, he is spending time with his family, riding the trails on his quad, and trying very hard not to be the worst pool player in the APA. He is a firm believer that if you believe in yourself you will succeed.
dmack.risingleaders@gmail.com
856-345-3509
Jamia Santiago
Sponsorship Director/Mentor
Jamia has lived her life through firm principles of love, respect, self value, and determination. Being a mother of 4 daughters has allowed Jamia to continuously fulfill her heart’s desire of building up our youth, by being a positive role model for them and others. Her dedication for the city of Camden was recognized from the community, presenting her with the 2017 “I Am Camden” award, despite not being from the city.
“I really believe in changing the mindset. We must invest in the youth now, so they will have a chance to invest in their future.”
jamiasantiago.risingleaders@gmail.com
609-332-5711