About Us
We work alongside young people, not above them.
Standing Tall Collective helps neurodivergent and neurotypical youth and young adults build real skills, find real mentors, and create real plans for their futures. We work alongside students, families, and communities, not above them.
“We don't build programs for people. We build them with people.”
Who We Are
Community-rooted. Peer-driven. Outcomes-focused.
Community-Rooted
Our work starts in the communities we serve across Washington State, not in a boardroom.
Peer-Driven
People with relevant lived experience lead mentorship, workshops, and program design.
Outcomes-Focused
We track real, measurable progress toward each young person's own goals.
Centered on Youth Voice
Young people help shape the programs built for them, from feedback to facilitation.
Committed to Disability Inclusion
Accessibility and dignity are built into how we design and deliver every program.
Built With Communities
We partner alongside schools, agencies, and families, not above them.
Creative Expression
Writing, art, storytelling, and voice run through everything we do.
Creative expression isn't a single workshop at Standing Tall Collective. It's embedded across ARISE, PATH, and LEAP as a way for young people to build communication skills, process experience, and be heard on their own terms.
Leadership
The people guiding Standing Tall Collective.
Board of Directors
Anthony Washington
Founder & Board President
Nathan Hoerschelmann
Secretary
Gennette Cordova
Board Member
Abdul Mohamad
Board Member
Staff
Gennell Cordova
Operations & Billing Specialist
Enye Dinish
ARISE Instructor