Our Mission
Our mission is to provide evidence-informed strategies and training to parents, educators, community stakeholders, and policymakers in order to ameliorate common childhood conditions. We offer tailored workshops in schools, communities, and at conferences that meet the specific needs of participants. Examples of these topics include jump-starting children's developmental milestones, implementing trauma-informed practices in school settings, managing challenging classroom behaviors, and building resilience in children while supporting their overall physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. All of our training offers skills and tools that can be immediately put into practice.
The Full Story
In 2020, Tammy McCrory established Creating New Schemas a 501(c)(3) organization, with the goal of creating a nonprofit in Wayne County after dedicating several years to its formation. Initially, her aim was to support parents by providing them with essential items and resources needed for their children's optimal development, such as baby products, education, and support services. Her main objective was to offer contemporary solutions for longstanding social and behavioral problems through research, engagement, advocacy, and targeted interventions. McCrory's approach to addressing these issues involved helping individuals, families, and communities in "creating new schemas."
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"A schema is a conceptual framework that enables individuals to organize and understand information, guiding their cognitive processes and behaviors."
McCrory observed that despite the presence of many organizations offering support and resources to those in need within the community, there was a significant gap in efforts focused on prevention and the reduction of some of the well-known issues among other challenges. To bridge this gap, she founded Universal Prevention Strategies, a nonprofit that enables her to pursue her passion for making a positive impact beyond her professional life. The organization has been renamed several times, reflecting feedback from community leaders and stakeholders.
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Tammy McCrory envisions a community empowered to make decisions leading to optimistic and healthy outcomes. It is a place where stakeholders collaborate positively to drive change, with a genuine concern for the welfare of others serving as the motivational force.
Our Dedicated Team
The Board Officers of Universal Prevention Strategies are a diverse and talented group of individuals dedicated to the organization's mission. Their backgrounds range from healthcare professionals to business administration all of whom bring unique perspectives and skills to the table. Each member is passionate about their work, constantly brainstorming new ideas and approaches to tackle the complex issues surrounding prevention. Together, they form a formidable team, united in their commitment to making a positive impact in the community.
President
Renee has been engaged in the financial services and community
development field for 20 years managing lending and equity investing activities that target funding for affordable housing and
economic development initiatives to revitalize and stabilize low to
moderate income communities throughout the state of Michigan.
Experience includes structuring and financing Tax Credits, Social
Impact Bonds and Opportunity Zone Investments.
Renee is a passionate volunteer throughout her community and seeks
to affect greater positive change through participation on various
boards, community task force coalitions, youth based organizations
and loan committees for community, government and corporate initiatives.
Vice-President
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Treasurer
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Secretary
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