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Who We Are
Wake-Up Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that was founded in 2013. We provide personal development programs and services to help high-risk youths transform into authentic individuals. Through our programs and services, youths learn how to successfully identify and apply their passions to do great work and positively impact their lives, communities, society, and the world!
Our Founder & Executive Director
Dr. Mykim Tran is a humanistic psychologist. She began her career in 2010 as a speaker, motivating and inspiring youths to feel better about themselves. After Dr. Tran moved to the South Sacramento area to continue her work, she encountered a lot of low-income youths who were struggling with mental health and a lack of direction in life, which led to the founding of the Wake-Up Foundation in 2013. Dr. Tran also met many community advocates who encouraged her to start a non-profit to provide services for the community. Learning about the non-profit community, Dr. Tran seized the opportunity to become a leader for youths and social change. Dr. Tran believes anything is possible when you learn, apply, and grow daily.
In an interview on the Female Founder Podcast with Women Lead Magazine, Dr. Tran shares why and when she founded Wake-Up Foundation.
In an interview with Authority Magazine, Dr. Tran shared the pros and cons of the educational system. She also shares 5 tips to improve the educational system. Click here to access the full interview and discover her upcoming works to help youths and students thrive in the 21st century.
In an interview with BossWork Media podcast, Dr. Tran shares our two programs: 1) The Personal Development Experience and 2) Youth Social Change Project.