Our Vision
We envision a day when ALL young people thrive.
Our Beliefs
At Wyman, we believe every young person
- Possesses the talent and potential to succeed and lead.
- Needs healthy connections with caring adults and peers.
- Deserves quality educational and life experiences, unencumbered by economic and systemic barriers.
Our Mission
Wyman connects teens to their voices, their strengths, and their futures through proven programs and supports.
Our Values
Youth-Centered | Relationships | Equity | Learning | Results
Youth-Centered. Teens own their success and create their futures – we are here to support, guide, advocate, and celebrate. The world is ever-changing, and we adapt to remain reliable and relevant allies for teens. We stand with teens to break down barriers so they can build successful lives and recognize themselves as change agents in the world.
Relationships. All our work is done through relationships. Young people learn to develop and maintain healthy relationships. Through relationships, staff collaborate to actualize the mission. Healthy and constructive relationships with our partners and stakeholders contribute to the success of the young people and communities we serve. Our relationships are authentic, respectful, and transparent. They benefit from healthy conflict and diversity of thought, and foster trust and inclusion.
Equity. We commit to creating an environment that recognizes the different needs, experiences, and talents of each individual and ensuring that every teen and staff member has the opportunities and supports to feel confident bringing their whole self to Wyman and to achieve their very best. We commit to working with young people and community partners to dismantle the barriers that prevent our vision – a day ALL young people thrive – from becoming a reality.
Learning. As a learning organization, we measure what we do and use data to inform decisions, innovations, and improvement. We employ a continuous improvement process where we plan, do, learn, adjust, and lead by sharing knowledge with our peers and in our work. We demonstrate this value as an organization and as individuals.
Results. We exist to produce meaningful and lasting results. We measure and quantify our work in a way that we can track, and we report progress within and across teams and to stakeholders. As an organization, and as individuals, we calibrate and align our work to produce the desired results.
Our Strategy
The teen years are pivotal for growth and development. We know that with positive supports and healthy connections, all young people can achieve their goals.
Our approach to working with teens is anchored in:
- Research on youth development
- Extensive experience with, and feedback from, young people
- Knowledge of teens and their communities focused on educational access, leadership and workforce skill development, and teen mental health.
The work is done through our three proven programs:
Each program is different, but all include effective curriculums, engagement opportunities, and caring, well-trained adult facilitators to ensure all young people thrive as they move into adulthood.
In 2024, our Board of Trustees approved a 2025-2027 Strategic Plan. This plan focuses on increasing impact for teens through each of our programs while ensuring the organization is in a sustainably healthy position to continue supporting teens for years to come.
