Advocacy. Empowerment. Action

Impact Overview

Sierra Skipper’s work extends beyond programs — it is rooted in consistent community presence and partnership. Through advocacy, outreach initiatives, and civic engagement, she works to strengthen families, empower youth, and expand access to mental health and stability resources across Georgia.

Her approach centers dignity, accountability, and long-term transformation.

Serving within the juvenile justice system, Sierra advocates for youth navigating complex legal and social challenges. Her work focuses on:

• Restoration-centered advocacy
• Youth accountability with compassion
• System navigation support
• Encouraging long-term success and stability

She believes that one mistake should not define a young person’s future.

Through community involvement with NAMI Georgia (National Alliance on Mental Illness Georgia), Sierra supports mental health awareness and education initiatives designed to reduce stigma and increase access to support systems.

She works to ensure that mental wellness conversations are accessible, culturally responsive, and action oriented.

Sierra is an active member and committee leader in the following organizations:

• NAACP (member of Rockdale County Branch and serves as the youth committee chair)
• National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) (member of Rockdale-Newton Section and serves as social justice committee chair)
• Family Promise of NewRock (active board member)

Through these partnerships, she contributes to efforts focused on:

• Civil rights advocacy
• Housing stability initiatives
• Women’s leadership development
• Community outreach and resource distribution

Sierra participates in and supports outreach initiatives that meet tangible community needs — from resource drives to collaborative service events — ensuring that impact is not just spoken about but demonstrated. 

* Current Volunteer for Rockdale CASA advocating for youth in the foster care system. 

Sierra’s commitment to youth development extends beyond advocacy — it includes structured, court-connected mentorship leadership.

She serves as a Mentoring Program Coordinator and as the Coordinator & Lead Facilitator for The Glow Program under Rockdale County Juvenile Court, where she leads initiatives designed to support court-involved youth through guidance, accountability, and skill-building.

In these roles, Sierra:

• Develops and oversees structured mentoring frameworks
• Facilitates group sessions focused on identity, emotional regulation, and leadership
• Provides supportive guidance for youth navigating court involvement
• Collaborates with court personnel to ensure program effectiveness and impact
• Creates safe, empowering spaces that promote growth and responsibility

Through The Glow Program and coordinated mentorship efforts, Sierra helps young people build confidence, strengthen decision-making skills, and reframe their futures with purpose.

Her mentorship approach blends accountability with compassion — reinforcing that while circumstances may shape a season, they do not define a destiny.