Sylvia Douglas grew up in Charleston, MS and Memphis, TN with her parents, sister, and brother. A home alongside a dirt road,she lived in the worst conditions. Sylvia was 9 years old when her mother died unexpectedly.Her life changed forever! The Department of Children’s Services took her to a foster home, shortly after. The feelings of being taken away from her family with just a large black trash bag in her hand, are everlasting. Sylvia had a great middle school and high school experience. She went away to college after graduation. Sylvia’s college experience was challenging. She had minimal support throughout her journey. She had to figure it out, and she did! To help her navigate through college, she learned life skills. The 5 years in college she values the most. Sylvia graduated with honors, and made history as the first college graduate of her family. Today, Sylvia spends her time volunteering, advocating, and being a leader in many communities. She founded the non-profit 2 Subjects Youth and Families to connect and expand her services to people in need. She strives to bring hope to families faced with hardships caused by poverty and help youth learn life skills so they can reach their goals. Just like she did!