------Larenas Harrison is the Founder and CEO of the Tinne Holly Larenas Foundation Inc., a nonprofit organization focused on addressing the growing mental health crisis and youth homelessness through long-term therapeutic housing, outreach initiatives, support systems, and community-centered programs.

With over 13 years of experience working in youth therapeutic residential environments, along with additional experience in halfway houses serving adults and teens, Larenas has dedicated much of her professional life to helping vulnerable populations move toward stability, healing, and long-term support.

In addition to her background in human services, Larenas brings over 20 years of customer service and real-world workforce experience across multiple industries, including transportation, logistics, warehousing, and operations. Her professional background includes over-the-road CDL-A trucking, warehouse operations, logistics coordination, and hands-on experience working in high-pressure, fast-paced environments that required leadership, communication, accountability, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Larenas’ diverse experience has helped shape a practical, community-centered leadership style grounded in resilience, structure, and understanding the real-life challenges many individuals and families face every day.

Her vision for the organization is to build programs that create lasting impact through community outreach, support systems, educational initiatives, and housing-focused programs designed to help individuals move from instability toward stability and long-term independence.

Her long-term vision for the foundation includes:

Long-term residential therapeutic housing for youth
Community outreach and education initiatives
Housing-focused support programs
Essential resource distribution programs
Supportive housing initiatives
Domestic violence housing programs
Sober housing opportunities
Halfway housing programs
Future housing opportunities for vulnerable populations and individuals in crisis

Through both lived experience and professional service, Larenas remains committed to building meaningful programs that strengthen communities and provide real pathways toward stability, healing, and hope.

Bishop Derick Calhoun

Derick L Calhoun serves as an Advisory Board Member and Senior Advisor to the Tinne Holly Larenas Foundation Inc., providing leadership insight, guidance, and community-based support to the organization’s long-term vision and development.

With a strong background in leadership, ministry, business building, business leadership, author, counselor, trainer, teacher, mentorship, and community engagement, KIPP Podcast, Bishop Calhoun brings valuable experience in:

Community leadership
Mentorship and guidance
Faith-based support initiatives
Public speaking and outreach
Leadership development
Community relationship building
Strategic guidance and encouragement

As a trusted advisor, Bishop Calhoun supports the organization’s mission of addressing mental health challenges, youth homelessness, community instability, and housing-focused initiatives through outreach, support systems, and long-term community-centered programs.

His experience in leadership and community engagement provides valuable perspective as the organization continues developing programs designed to strengthen communities, support vulnerable populations, and create pathways toward long-term stability and hope.

Elaine Reid serves as the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Events for the Tinne Holly Larenas Foundation Inc.

Elaine brings strong leadership, planning, communication, and organizational skills to the organization, with a particular strength in:

Strategic partnerships
Event coordination
Community relationship building
Proposal presentation and closing
Organizational development
Outreach planning
Volunteer coordination
Fundraising event support

Known for her ability to connect with people and help move conversations toward meaningful outcomes, Elaine plays a major role in helping the organization develop outreach opportunities, partnerships, fundraising initiatives, sponsorship opportunities, and community engagement efforts.

Elaine is also recognized for her ability to help turn ideas into actionable plans while helping strengthen the organization’s visibility and community presence.

Harmony Harrison serves as the Interim Treasurer for the Tinne Holly Larenas Foundation Inc. while pursuing her education at Kennesaw State University under the HOPE Scholarship program.

Harmony assists with:

Organizational support
Administrative coordination
Financial awareness
Community-centered initiatives
Internal organization support
Volunteer assistance
Event support coordination

Her involvement reflects the organization’s commitment to empowering future leaders and building strong support systems within the community.

Harmony’s dedication to education, organization, and community support contributes to the foundation’s long-term vision of building programs that create meaningful impact and opportunity for individuals and families facing instability.

Sean Allen is a board member of the Tinne Holly Larenas Foundation Inc. and brings strengths in:

Mentorship
Leadership
Strategic thinking
Personal development
Problem-solving
Motivational leadership
Community encouragement
Analytical thinking

As a life coach and author, Sean is passionate about helping individuals overcome obstacles, develop confidence, and pursue personal growth.

Previously highlighted strengths include:

Innovative Thinking
Strategic Solutions
Empowerment
Forensic Analysis
Inspiring Leadership
Personal accountability coaching

Sean contributes valuable insight toward leadership development, strategic growth, and empowering individuals to move beyond personal limitations toward stability and growth.

Angela Currington serves as both a board member and Program Operations Coordinator for the organization.

With over 11 years of experience as a DFACS social worker, Angela brings extensive experience in:

Crisis intervention
Child and family services
Community support systems
Outreach operations
Program coordination
Family support services
Community resource navigation
Support planning
Youth and family advocacy

Angela provides valuable insight as the foundation develops outreach initiatives, support programs, and future housing opportunities aimed at helping vulnerable populations move toward stability and well-being.

Her background in social services and crisis support provides the organization with practical knowledge regarding family needs, support systems, and community-based assistance.

Toriana Bates serves as a board member supporting the organizational development and structural growth of the Tinne Holly Larenas Foundation Inc.

Toriana brings strengths in:

Organizational structure
Analytical thinking
Systems organization
Operational planning
Detail-oriented coordination
Strategic organization
Internal structure development
Process improvement
Administrative organization

Toriana plays an important role in helping ensure the organization develops with strong structure, organization, operational consistency, and long-term stability as programs, outreach efforts, and future housing initiatives continue to expand.

Known for her ability to help bring order, structure, and organization to developing ideas and systems, Toriana helps support the organization’s long-term operational foundation.

“We’re on a mission to help address the growing mental health crisis and youth homelessness by building long-term therapeutic housing for youth and creating outreach programs that meet urgent needs in the community through support, education, and essential resources.”

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