Meet the Team
Our Leadership & Program Team
EdYouth Foundation | EdYouth Counseling | EdYouth Pathways
Our work is supported by a dedicated team of professionals who share a commitment to empowering youth, strengthening families, and creating pathways to lifelong success. Drawing on expertise in behavioral health, education, case management, career and college readiness, and community engagement, our team works collaboratively to provide comprehensive support that helps young people build resilience, achieve their goals, and thrive in their communities.
Dr. Elizabeth Malveaux-Hudson, PhD
Founder, Executive Director & Owner
EdYouth Foundation | EdYouth Counseling | EdYouth Pathways
I founded the EdYouth ecosystem with a vision to help youth and young adults move from uncertainty to opportunity. Through EdYouth Foundation, EdYouth Counseling, and EdYouth Pathways, our mission is to connect young people and families with the support, guidance, education, and opportunities they need to thrive.
With more than 25 years of experience in education, counseling, leadership, and youth development, I have served as a middle school counselor, high school counselor, Director of Guidance and Counseling, university professor, and School Counseling Program Coordinator. These experiences have shaped my commitment to helping youth overcome barriers, discover their strengths, and build successful futures.
I hold a PhD in Counseling and have dedicated my career to supporting students, families, and communities through education, mentorship, resilience-building, and pathway-focused opportunities. The EdYouth ecosystem was created to provide comprehensive support through behavioral health services, mentorship, educational success, future readiness, and community partnerships.
Today, I lead the vision and strategic direction of the organization alongside a dedicated team of professionals, including Clinical Director Dr. Felicia Lewis, behavioral health professionals, case managers, educators, community partners, and supporters who share a passion for empowering youth and strengthening families.
Together, we are committed to helping young people build resilience, achieve their goals, and create brighter futures.
Our mission is simple: Empower Youth. Build Futures. Transform Communities.
Dr. Felicia Elise Lewis, PhD, LPC-S
Clinical Director
EdYouth Counseling
Dr. Felicia Elise Lewis serves as the Clinical Director of EdYouth Counseling, providing clinical leadership, oversight, and supervision to support high-quality behavioral health services for youth and families. She works closely with Founder and Executive Director Dr. Elizabeth Malveaux-Hudson to help advance the organization's mission of expanding access to compassionate, evidence-informed care.
Dr. Lewis holds a PhD in Counseling Education and Supervision and is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S). She is passionate about supporting youth, families, and emerging counseling professionals through mentorship, clinical supervision, and quality behavioral health services. Her expertise helps ensure that clients receive ethical, effective, and person-centered care.
Through her clinical expertise and commitment to service, Dr. Lewis plays a vital role in helping young people build healthier, stronger futures by supporting emotional wellness, resilience-building, and long-term personal growth.
Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs)
Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) provide mental health counseling and behavioral health services to youth, helping them develop healthy coping skills, strengthen emotional regulation, and address mental health and substance use challenges. Working collaboratively with the clinical team, LPCs deliver ethical, trauma-informed, and evidence-based care that promotes resilience, personal growth, and long-term stability.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides mental health counseling, psychosocial support, crisis intervention, and resource coordination for youth and families. Working collaboratively with the clinical team, LCSWs deliver trauma-informed, ethical, and evidence-based services that promote emotional wellness, family stability, resilience, and positive long-term outcomes.
Licensed Professional Counselor -Associates (LPC-Associates)
Licensed Professional Counselor-Associates (LPC-Associates) provide counseling and behavioral health services to youth under the supervision of a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S). LPC-Associates support emotional regulation, coping skills development, and behavioral health goals while addressing mental health and substance use challenges through ethical, trauma-informed, and evidence-based care.
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC):
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) provides substance use screening, assessment, counseling, education, and recovery support services for youth and families. Working collaboratively with the clinical team, LCDCs help participants develop healthy coping skills, reduce risk behaviors, strengthen decision-making, and support long-term recovery and resilience.
Graduate-Level Behavioral Health Interns (Practicum/Internship)
Graduate-Level Behavioral Health Interns (Practicum/Internship) support the delivery of behavioral health services under the supervision of licensed clinicians. Interns assist with counseling services, client engagement, documentation, psychoeducational activities, and care coordination while gaining hands-on experience in a professional clinical setting. Through supervised training, they help promote emotional wellness, resilience, and positive outcomes for youth and families.
Program Coordinator
The Program Coordinator oversees the day-to-day operations of the EdYouth Diversion & Resilience Program (EDRP), ensuring services are delivered effectively and program goals are achieved. This role coordinates participant enrollment, service delivery, staff activities, community partnerships, and program logistics while supporting compliance with organizational and funding requirements.
The Program Coordinator works closely with case managers, behavioral health providers, educators, workforce partners, and community stakeholders to ensure youth and families receive comprehensive, coordinated support. Through leadership, communication, and program oversight, this position helps maintain program quality, strengthen outcomes, and advance the mission of empowering youth, strengthening families, and building brighter futures.
Youth Case Manager
The Youth Success Case Manager supports participants in the EdYouth Diversion & Resilience Program (EDRP) by coordinating services, monitoring progress, and helping youth remain engaged in their individualized success plans. This role serves as a consistent point of support, connecting participants to behavioral health, educational, workforce, and community-based resources.
The Youth Success Case Manager helps youth build life skills, strengthen decision-making abilities, overcome barriers, and achieve personal, educational, and career goals. Through ongoing engagement, accountability, and resource coordination, this position plays a key role in promoting resilience, stability, and long-term success.
Family Case Manager
The Family Success Case Manager supports parents, caregivers, and families participating in the EdYouth Diversion & Resilience Program (EDRP) by providing case management, resource coordination, and family engagement services that reinforce each youth's success plan. This role serves as a bridge between families, service providers, schools, and community resources to ensure coordinated support and positive outcomes.
The Family Success Case Manager helps families strengthen communication, address barriers, access needed resources, and create stable, supportive environments that promote healthy youth development. Through ongoing support, advocacy, and coordination, this position plays a key role in strengthening family engagement, improving family functioning, and supporting long-term success for both youth and their caregivers.