It has been said that “good is the enemy of great”. Maximizing and enhancing systems is this leader’s super-power. Garrett’s leadership opens doors for students and families to access quality education and sets the stage to prepare for college, career and life. Garrett is the Executive Director of Youth Guidance Kansas City, a transition agent for college and career and a respected community connector. Youth Guidance’s Becoming a Man (BAM) and Working on Womanhood (WOW) are school-based group counseling programs that guide youth in 6-12th grades to learn, internalize and practice social cognitive skills, make responsible decisions for their future and become positive members of their school and community. Youth Guidance serves over 15,000 students in 168 schools across 6 states.