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Empowering growth, inspiring connection, and impacting the world through literacy and cultural exchange.

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Who We Are

ABOUT US

Learn about who we are, what drives us, and the people behind our mission.

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GCC program in action
2024Founded in NJ

The Beginning

OUR
STORY

The Guided Collaboration Collective is a New Jersey-based nonprofit founded in 2024 with a mission to enhance reading literacy among children aged 5 to 18, both domestically and abroad. Through initiatives like our celebrated Pancakes and Pajamas program, and our international efforts adopting schools and cultivating libraries, we empower children on both a local and global scale.

In the U.S., we partner with libraries, schools, and community organizations to host events and workshops that encourage parents to increase reading time with their children, share strategies to make reading enjoyable, and enhance children's access to a variety of books.

Globally, we organize annual mission trips blending cultural immersion with work in schools, clinics, and orphanages — promoting our motto: “reading is knowledge and knowledge is power.”

Looking Forward

OUR VISION

Empower Communities

Equip communities with the resources and guidance needed to tackle local challenges and strengthen their capacity for self-directed change.

As experienced professors in Public Administration and Child Welfare, we collaborate closely with the Academic Coordinator at the university, ensuring that program goals are met, and that students enjoy a well-rounded experience that instills global citizenship and highlights the role of emotional intelligence in decision making. These trips also provide forums for students to engage actively with professors and peers in the countries we visit.

Foster Collaboration

Encourage partnerships that bring together varied expertise and viewpoints to solve problems collaboratively.

Promote Innovation

Inspire creative solutions through collective brainstorming and innovative approaches, facilitating learning and growth.

Intended Outcomes

For participants of our cultural immersion trips

Enhance Cultural Understanding: Develop a deeper appreciation for local culture and values.
Language Acquisition: Improve language skills through interactions with native speakers.
Build Relationships: Create cross-cultural connections and friendships.
Expand Global Perspectives: Broaden worldviews and challenge preconceived notions of different cultures.
Engage in Community Service: Participate in volunteer work addressing local social issues.
Personal Growth: Foster self-reflection, adaptability, and resilience through new challenges.
Promote Cultural Exchange: Share culture while learning from others for mutual respect and understanding.
Experience Authenticity: Engage with locals beyond tourist experiences.
Develop Empathy: Cultivate compassion toward different ways of life and challenges.
Support Sustainable Tourism: Promote responsible travel benefiting local economies and cultural heritage.

Explore and Learn

Join our culturally immersive trips to expand your understanding and build cross-cultural relationships.

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THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MISSION

Leadership

OUR FOUNDERS

Krishna Garlic

Krishna Garlic

Co-Founder

Director of Health and Human Services for the City of Elizabeth, NJ, adjunct professor at Kean University, and former CEO of a nonprofit housing development corporation. A lifelong community servant, women's empowerment advocate, and champion of public health.

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Dr. Donnette P. Green

Dr. Donnette P. Green

Co-Founder

CEO of Distinctly Guided and Emotional Intelligence Strategist with over 20 years supporting at-risk youth, families, and communities. PhD in Law and Public Policy. Global ambassador for positive parenting and holistic well-being across the African diaspora.

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Governance

BOARD MEMBERS

Yanielle Green

Yanielle Green

Board Member

Lorna Brissett-Roman

Lorna Brissett-Roman

Board Member

Aleesha Worthington

Aleesha Worthington

Board Member

Rihul Etienne

Rihul Etienne

Board Member

Michael Anthony Jordan

Michael Anthony Jordan

Board Member