3501 Lone Tree Way, Suite 4 · Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 726-7671
About us
Since 2019, Bridge Builders to the New Generation has worked inside schools across East Contra Costa County, helping young people heal, think critically and see a path to college, career and life.
Our vision
A world where youth can heal and grow as critical thinkers, with exposure that expands their opportunities and breaks down barriers to success.
Our mission
We empower youth from urban and marginalized communities through restorative justice practices, social-emotional learning and culturally responsive opportunities, building the resilience and skills to succeed in college, career and life.
Our goal
We help students from low-income communities take ownership of their education and become catalysts for change. Our long-term goal is a boarding school that gives students a supportive place to reach their full potential.
Founder and CEO
“Turning at-risk youth into high-promise youth, so they can graduate high school and attend college.”
Dr. Wright grew up in East Oakland surrounded by drugs, gun violence and poverty. As a Black male former foster youth, he was pushed out of schools that didn’t affirm who he was, and spent time in the Contra Costa County juvenile hall.
He turned it around. He graduated from Antioch High School in 2011 and earned a full football scholarship to UC Davis, finishing a B.S. in Sociology (Organizational Studies) in 2015. He went on to earn an M.A. in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of San Francisco in 2021 and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from San Francisco State University in 2024.
In July 2019 he founded Bridge Builders to the New Generation to bridge students from underserved communities in Antioch to higher education, leadership and life skills, and to build a network of family, validation and support for young people from backgrounds like his own.
KPIX CBS News Bay Area profiles Dr. Wright and the students of Bridge Builders. 3 min
Dr. Wright talks about Bridge Builders’ work with young people on an ESPN+ broadcast. 6 min
Governance
Our volunteer board guides Bridge Builders’ strategy, finances and growth.
Board President
Kevin is a Sacramento State graduate in construction management. He works as a construction project manager and runs his own junk removal, dumpster rental and hauling business. He has served on the board of the Black Alumni Chapter of Sacramento State, and he brings a business network that helps Bridge Builders secure funding and recognition. He is especially passionate about college trips, career fairs and college readiness for students.
Vice Chair
Tamara is the Assistant Manager for Safeguards and Security at the National Nuclear Security Administration's Livermore Field Office, after years in protective security, mission support and program management at the Department of Homeland Security. She holds a B.S. from Western Illinois University and an M.S. from Bellevue University. Raised as a military child, she brings experience in mentoring, outreach and team building, and a commitment to opening doors for students of color.
Secretary
Treasurer
Artice has built a career in operations and manufacturing at Union Pacific Railroad, Amazon and now SpaceX, leading teams of more than 50 people. He joined the board to give back to young people in his community, with a focus on mentorship and fundraising.
Member at Large
Board Member
Sonya is a Human Resources Business Partner at the Oakland Housing Authority, with more than 15 years in HR across the public and private sectors. She holds a B.A. in Communications from Cal State East Bay and a Master of Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix. She brings expertise in workforce readiness, community engagement and parent and student outreach, and also works with restorative justice programs in Contra Costa County.
Our team
Our staff work inside partner schools across Antioch, Pittsburg, Oakley and Richmond as coordinators, intervention specialists and tutors.
See our open roles, or read our impact report and financial filings.
