About
The Hive is a youth-centered community that holistically supports a young person's transition into adulthood
our vision
a more just future
We believe that tangible investments in the diverse needs of young people can reverse the intergenerational trauma caused by systemic racism and solve our community's most pressing issues.
We will ultimately develop a campus to serve the holistic needs of young people transitioning into adulthood.
Our Core Focus Areas
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Housing
Supplying safe, healthy living spaces for our young people to grow into successful adults.
We currently work with a handful of referral partners and help Young Innovators navigate the process of securing housing. Ultimately, we will provide a three-year housing program on The Hive campus.
Want to be a referral partner? Contact us.
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Restoration
Fixing the relationships in our communities one step, one person, one conversation at a time.
We implement restorative practices throughout our organization in order to address harm, accountability, and create a culture of healing. We're currently working Dr. Ram Bhagat and Restorative Richmond to continue developing this work.
Learn more about Dr. Bhagat's work
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Creativity
Feeding the artist in everyone by empowering new ideas and artistic expression.
We currently infuse creative practices into our life skills workshops and summer programs. Our long-term vision is to have an arts and culture center that lives on The Hive campus.
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ENTERPRISING
Setting up the next generation with skills and confidence to enter the workforce and build businesses of their own.
All current Young Innovators receive access to financial literacy, job readiness, and entrepreneurial skills workshops. We envision robust workforce development and entrepreneurial programs on The Hive campus.
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EDUCATION
Increasing access to knowledge and information that expands minds, worlds, and opportunities.
Monthly life skills workshops are our main educational programs, along with supporting any Young Innovator's educational goals. We envision an alternative school on the future Hive campus that would include high school diploma, G.E.D., and vocational opportunities.
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GOOD LIVING
Prioritizing help, health, and support in order to grow beyond surviving to thriving.
The health of our mind and body are a top priority from which everything else can blossom. Young Innovators attend a variety of health and wellness workshops and are given referrals to vetted resources. The Hive campus may include a health and wellness clinic in the future.
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our values
THE HIVE MENTALITY
This work is just as much about shifting cultures as it is providing high-quality, community-based direct services. We're guiding by seven main values.
Sawubona
“I see you.” We see YOU. We value people in all our different aspects of the human experience.
Ubuntu
"I am because we are.” We value our ancestors and pathmakers of the past and present while nurturing our young. We understand that the health of the individual is related to the health of the community.
Collective Liberation
We nurture a holistic path and create tools and resources to set oneself free.
Legacy
We value long lasting, transformative change instead of restoring and sustaining inequitable, unjust systems that were not made to support the people most affected.
Integrity
We do what we say we are going to do. We uphold all of our values, at all times, and stand firm in doing what’s right. Period.
Our Staff & Board
We are a Black-led, intergenerational, and multi-racial community that believes in a world where all young people feel like they belong and have the resources they need to become independent, healthy, and thriving adults.
Staff Members
Board Members
Gina Lyles, she/her
Founder & Executive Director
Artist and emcee, youth empowerment coach, and visionary leader of The Hive, Gina leverages her lived experience to champion justice transformation. She is from Richmond and has been a fierce youth advocate locally and nationally for almost a decade. Gina previously co-directed the national cultural organizing project Performing Statistics.
Taekia Glass, she/her
The Hive President
Taekia practiced architecture for 12 years before switching to a career in the nonprofit arts sector. She was previously the Program Director for ART 180 and currently works alongside her husband Hamilton Glass on public art projects, including Mending Walls RVA.
Abu Ngauja, he/they
The Hive Secretary
Abu is a talent experience strategist, equity and belonging advisor, and sometimes poet, currently based in Amsterdam where he is the diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy lead at Deliveroo. Prior to that, he was the first ever associate director of talent engagement and inclusion at The Martin Agency.
Trey Hartt, he/him
Cofounder & Managing Director
Trey is an antiracist, cultural organizer with roots in theatre who believes abolishing all systems of criminalization and control are necessary for a just and safer society. He previously co-directed the national cultural organizing project Performing Statistics. Trey has nearly 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector.
Gloria Gravlin, she/her
The Hive Treasurer
Gloria has been at Capital One for more than two decades currently as the Director for the Card Social Mobility Team focused on creating access and investing in structure and leadership to drive mobility and accountability. She is the National Lead for Capital One’s Black Business Resource Group and is an Aspen Institute Business & Society Fellow.
Kim Young, she/her
Program Director
Kim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an unwavering commitment to working alongside at promise youth, families, and communities. Beyond The Hive, Kim is passionate about mentoring the next generation of Black social workers, reclaiming rest, moving with ease, and trap music.
John Taylor, he/him
Donor Relations Manager
John is a seasoned nonprofit professional with extensive experience in fund development and organizational relations. He was most recently the Associate Director at Side by Side supporting LGBTQ youth. John is also a nationally recognized mindfulness trainer currently leading a multi-year BIPOC teacher training program through UCSD and the Kataly Foundation.
Anais Wyche, she/they
Program Manager, Young Innovator Squad
Anais manages The Hive’s Young Innovator Squad and is a long-time advocate and service provider for and with the LGBTQ community, most recently providing LGBTQ youth with housing. Richmond born and raised, Anais is an avid reader, amazing chef, and plays multiple instruments.