Mission Statement
Equip all youth with anti-bullying resources and empower them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to influence positive change in themselves, their schools and communities, and beyond.
Vision Statement
Transform our world by meeting children’s core needs of safety and belonging, help them promote change in their schools and relationships, realize their unique, full potential, and grow into healthy adults.
Core values
Our core values guide our employees and relationships as we work to carry out our mission and vision.
The first core value and the foundation for everything in our individual and collective actions. We are responsible, honest, and trustworthy in every decision, task, conversation or choice and desire to do what is right.
We believe all people have inherent value (regardless of culture, belief, personal abilities etc.) and should be treated with dignity.
We hold ourselves and one another responsible for ensuring we maximize our impact and we do what we say we will do. We are accountable for our actions and results to our donors & other stakeholders.
We commit to action, innovation & transformation to be a significant change for the better as we serve through our organization.
We provide compassion and empathy to others showing kindness, understanding and patience.
A group of diverse people with shared goals who have an appreciation for each individual’s differences, gifts, and talents.
Our Partners
OUR STORY
The Heroes In Waiting origin story is a winding path from tragedy to teamwork and triumph. Learn how a gift from Century Martial Arts became the seed that started a movement.
OUR TEAM
Jim Stewart
Executive Director
Les Thomas, Sr.*
Live Programming Emcee
MalcoLm TUBBS*
Curriculum Spokesperson
Shannon Burke
Operations Manager
Rachel Smith*
Teen Advisory Board Mentor
MADDIE CRISP*
Assembly Support
Board of Directors
2024 National Elementary Distinguished Principal of the Year
Citizens Bank of Edmond
Heroes In Waiting, Inc
Vizient, Inc
Santa Fe South Middle School