Where Potential Becomes Power
Since 2006, Possessing Your Power has been transforming lives through evidence-based character education and positive youth development.
Our Mission
"Equipping, Educating, and M-Powering Youth, Individuals & Communities to Succeed"
We provide relevant knowledge to help youth build life skills and resiliency, improve school performance, decrease criminal behavior and recidivism, and prepare young people to be contributing members of society.
Our Vision
To educate, cultivate & nurture positive and healthy adolescents and adults who possess the skills and competencies they need to thrive and enter adulthood ready to face the myriad challenges of adult life.
Creola Reese, B.A., M.A., MHP, PLPC
Creola Reese is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Possessing Your Power Outreach and the developer of the PYP curriculum. PYP was born out of her life adversities and serves as a forum and ministry to help educate, equip, and empower young people and adults through knowledge and plain truth.
With an extensive background in character education, teen pregnancy prevention, abstinence education, and positive youth development (PYD), Creola has trained and certified over 600 facilitators to conduct PYP to youth throughout the nation since 2006.
Credentials & Experience
- Bachelor's in Health & Human Services
- Master's in Human Service Counseling & Substance Abuse (Liberty University)
- Youth Risk Behavior Prevention Counseling Certification (YOUTH NET, 2003)
- National Abstinence Educator & Motivational Speaker
- Certified Life Coach, Counselor, and Mentor
Our Core Values
Compassion
We approach every individual with empathy, understanding that transformation begins with feeling seen and valued.
Accountability
We model the ownership we teach, taking responsibility for our impact and continuously improving our methods.
Community
We believe in the power of collective growth, building networks of support that extend beyond the classroom.
Excellence
We maintain the highest standards in curriculum development, training, and program delivery.
18+ Years of Impact
Creola Reese receives Youth Risk Behavior Prevention Counseling certification from YOUTH NET
Possessing Your Power Outreach officially founded as a 501(c)(3) non-profit
First cohort of certified facilitators trained to deliver PYP curriculum
PYP curriculum adopted by multiple school districts and juvenile justice programs
600+ facilitators certified nationwide
Continued expansion with evidence-based outcomes and institutional partnerships