Creating better outcomes for at-risk youth

Written By Stuart McNish

Guest: Krista Thompson (former CEO of an organization for at-risk youth)

As the former CEO of Covenant House, Krista Thompson’s driving vision for helping at-risk youth is very simple – will they have a better outcome because of her work? To make that come true, she had to gather talented staff that have the same goals and make sure there are the resources needed to do their jobs, while keeping love and respect at the forefront of the mission.

To Krista, focus is the key to make sure nobody is spread too thin. To help the most youth, she had to be able to see dangers on the horizon, such as the fentanyl crisis, and to make sure her organization is in the right place to help those in need.

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