As a product of  the North Memphis (Frayser/Raleigh) area, and graduate of Trezevant High,  Leonard's return to "spread the good news of Jesus Christ" is a great testament to God's guidance and faithfulness.   On his way up the corporate ladder at Fed Ex,  Leonard accepted the role as volunteer youth coordinator at  Thessalonians Baptist Church.   He didn't know it then, but his acceptance of that position, changed his life forever.  He soon walked away from the corporate world and began full time ministry.  He joined with Youth Visions, Inc. in 2004 and currently serves as Outreach Director, where he works with both middle and high school students.  He is an alumnus of the Urban Youth Initiative and Downline Ministries.   In his spare time, he loves to attend Memphis Grizzlies basketball games, play baseball,  golf and  eat good food.

        Hip-hop has become synonymous with violence, female exploitation, and the frustration of urban youth. Fortunately, thereare those in the music industry that are challenging this stigma by fusing captivating beats with bible based lyrics relevant totoday’s hip-hop generation. Derrick “DJ Bo” Bogard excitedly became a part of that movement in 1994, and hastraveled the nation as an anointed DJ, singer, and producer of such captivating, bible-based music.

Derrick is an individual whose gift has definitely made room for him;  In 2008,  he became apart of the Youth Visions, Inc. family and serves as the Middle School Coordinator.    Lovingly known by the youth (and everyone else)  as  "DJ Bo",  Derrick is definitely making his mark for Christ in the Frayser community.  His recorded and produced songs and beats can be heard not only at Youth Visions, Inc on Tuesday nights for Club, but at local middle and high school football games.   “People often say: ‘If I knew then, what I know now, I would be better.  Well Jesus Christ,  that I now know made me better, so it is a MUST that I share His message of love and hope with young people" says Derrick.  “It is my desire that every young person understand and experience their fullest potential.   He is married to his best friend Kharlen, and enjoys listening to music (even country), playing golf and fishing.  

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said “Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'” Tori has been answering that question through her various service capacities, both professionally and socially. Born and raised in the North Memphis, (Hyde Park) area, Tori has always had a heart for serving others. At the age of 19, she revived a deserted Girl Scouts troop for the young girls within her North Memphis community and from there the Lord expanded her opportunities for reach. With over 15 years of community and outreach development experience under her belt, what excites Tori the most is seeing young people excel and reach their fullest potential capacity. Her passion draws and demands excellence. That, coupled with her persistent advocacy for the underserved and “forgotten” is what lead her back to Youth Visions, as the Director of Education. As Director of Education, she is responsible for the development and management of all Youth Visions educational programming and initiatives. Tori is a graduate of Kingsbury High School and the University of Memphis. She is married to her college sweetheart Marron, and they have one daughter, Madison Atrice. She loves CUPCAKES all things cute and crafty!!!

Stacey Lowe, a Trezevant Alumni, c/o 2006, joined the Youth Visions team with one thing in mind, winning the souls of our youth. She surrendered her entire being and life to Christ in 2008, and since then has grown accordingly. She truly believes that God uses everything that she has experienced in her life for his glory and her purpose. She enjoys the finer things in life; laughing and loving. She has a sweet and loving daughter, who keeps her young and on her toes. Stacey's greatest desire is that God's will be carried out to the fullest in her life.