About
Build 2 Lead empowers youth and families to transform systems through leadership, advocacy, entrepreneurship, and wellness—creating pathways to economic mobility, social healing, and civic power across South King County and beyond. We envision a world where every youth and young adult, regardless of race or zip code, has the opportunity, healing, and power to lead their community toward equity and generational greatness. We empower, engage, and educate our youth and families.
Build 2 Lead partners with BIPOC youth, their families, and their communities. We provide a consistent bridge between the classroom and the families and communities that students return home to. We deliver community programs rooted in equitable leadership and advocacy. These are the building blocks for system-wide change. Youth, parents, educators, and community members – are at the center of our work.
Build 2 Lead programs nurture confidence in young people so they can interact with, and advocate to change, the systems that historically limit them. Our B2L Direct and Legacy Pathways are rooted in three pillars: Civic Activation – Building youth power in advocacy and policy. Entrepreneurship & Workforce – Establishing pathways to economic mobility. Healing & Wellness – Transforming systems that have historically harmed BIPOC communities.