Our Founder and Director Dr. McCray was nominated by the 2020 Inclusive Leadership in Action (ILIA) Awards. Dr. Tristaca McCray was nominated in two categories: Community Change Agent, which is co-presented with the University of San Diego, honors an individual who has shown dedication and action to make real, sustainable, and systemic change through the creation of innovative programs, policy, platforms, or partnerships. It recognizes the work of assisting the community’s a

NERDS RULE INC.'s "Fix Ya Crown Podcast with College Podcaster Rittika Sanya interviews Raven Gibbs Raven Gibbs is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Psychology and Sociology with a concentration in Law and Cognitive Science. She is currently in pursuit of her a degree in MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling! Over the years, she has worked tirelessly to ensure that the young women she encountered were supported, loved and encouraged. Ra

Joyous John from Global Health and HIV/AIDS Initiative in Uganda, Kampala joins his International Partner Dr. Tristaca McCray on a new episode of Fix Ya Crown Podcast.  These two International partners catch up on community work, talk about the effects of COVID, eating healthy and how Joyous John asked Dr. Tristaca to join the the Board of Global Health and HIVAIDS Initiative Uganda(GHAIND), an NGO operating in Uganda (Africa) implementing youth programs and projects for the

NERDS RULE INC's FIX Ya Crown Podcast With College Podcaster Matthew Feiler Interviews Daniella Granin and Sophie Sklyar Ridgewood High Schoolers Create A Virtual Summer Program for Special Needs Kids Daniella Granin and Sophie Sklyar from Friendship Circle Ridgewood NJ, after several months of isolation it is so important for us to stay connected and engaged . Ridgewood High Schoolers , Daniella Granin, Sophie Sklyar in conjunction with  Estie Bryski-Orenstein created a vi

NERDS RULE INC's Fix Ya Crown Podcast with College Podcaster Tope Ekunsanmi interviews Heather Wright Schlichting from The Write Blend. A Chicago native, she is a published writer who has written about travel, digital marketing and employee engagement. Always looking for the next great story to tell, she launched her digital marketing firm, The Write Blend in 2015 where she has managed media relations for a global solo flight to promote women in aviation, a rock-n-roll empl

NERDS RULE INC.'s Fix Ya Crown Podcast with College Podcaster Rittika Sanya interviews Melvin Parker owner at EQ Studios & Vizion Media Group/ Creator & Exec. Producer of The Block TV, The Spotlite and Studio B Sessions Melvin Parker experienced Executive Producer with a demonstrated history of working in the broadcast media industry. Skilled in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Non-linear Editing, Radio, Media Relations, and Journalism. Strong arts and design professional wi

Thursday's special episode of NERDS RULE INC's Fix Ya Crown Podcast for "World Suicide Prevention Day" with Founder Dr. Tristaca McCray and United Kingdom partner Deepanshi Gulati founder of @rainonlondon . Anxiety Awareness Breaking The Stigma! National prevalence data indicate that nearly 40 million people in the United States (18%) experience an anxiety disorder in any given year. Approximately 8% of children and teenagers experience an anxiety disorder with most people de

Congratulations NERDS RULE INC for winning the 2020 Best of Black SD Magazine Award for Best Nonprofit in San Diego!

COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN COVID-19 By: Humairah Djafar (High School Senior) During these times, COVID-19 has affected many negatively. When our community needs our help in times of stress, such as now, we need to work together to ensure that no one is helpless. Not only is volunteering good for the community, but it is also beneficial to your own well-being. You have the chance to connect with others and you feel good for what you have done. Either online or in-person, here are s