Terrance L. Stone is an inspirational leader who has dedicated his life to empowering young people and helping them discover their true purpose. In 2001 he founded and is CEO of Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy, President of Terrance Stone School and Community Consulting, and the President of The Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce High Desert Chapter.
With over 185,000 at-risk youth reached, Mr. Stone is a nationally and state-certified gang intervention and prevention specialist who has helped diffuse conflicts between gangs and set up a workforce development program that provides training and jobs for young people.
He and his male career members have also started a men mob, which has expanded to greet students on over 50 campuses in California, that encourages and changes the attitudes of many young people towards education.
Mr. Stone’s advocacy work has been recognized nationally and internationally, including several awards such as the West Coast Hip Hop Community Influencer Award in 2023 and the Unforgettable Hearts Award in 2023.
As an author of the book “How to Move in a Room Full of Vultures,” he encourages young people to realize their potential and understand that they have everything they need to succeed. Mr. Stone is also an avid philanthropist, providing food baskets for thousands of families during Thanksgiving and toys and food baskets during Christmas.
His vast professional affiliations speak to his involvement in his community, paving the way for him to establish himself as a leader and a role model. Mr. Stone has also been featured in various publications, including the New York Times and MSNBC, as well as in television and radio interviews.
Professional Affiliations:
• State and National Certified Gang Intervention and Prevention Specialist
• Past San Bernardino County District Attorney Office Community Commission
Member
• San Bernardino City Chief of Police African American Advisory Committee
• San Bernardino County Probation JJCC Executive Sub Committee on DJJ
• San Bernardino County Sheriffs Information Exchange Committee
• San Bernardino County Superior Courts Gang Consultant
• San Bernardino County Community Vital Signs Board Member
• San Bernardino Countywide Gangs and Drugs Taskforce Board Member
• Excelsior Charter School Board Member for San Bernardino & Riverside Counties
• Cooperative Economic Empowerment Movement (CEEM) Board Member
• Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce – High Desert Chapter President
• Maggie’s Kids Foundation Board Member
• San Bernardino County Equity Element Committee (Racism is a Public Health
Crises)
• San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board Special Populations
Committee
• City of Victorville Community Services Advisory Committee
• Tri State Community Health Care Board Member
• Terrance Stone School and Community Consulting LLC
• Young Visionaries President/CEO
Sincere efforts have resulted in Mr. Stone receiving hundreds of awards.
2024 – JPMorgan Chase Community Icon Award
2024 – The Deborah Robertson Foundation’s Hardy Brown Sr. Exemplary Service Award
2024 – IEHP Inspire Award
2023 – Inland Empire Choice Lifetime Achievement Award
2023 – Cal State San Bernardino Presidents Medal
2023 – Southern California Black Chamber Presidential Award of Excellence
2023 – Bishop Ron Allen Award-California Association of Code Enforcement Officers
2023 – Official West Coast Hip Hop Community Influencer Award
2023 – BFSSA Cal State San Bernardino The Village Award
2023 – 10th Annual Unforgettable Hearts Award
2022 – Non Profit of the Year
2022 – Children Deserve Success Award from SBCSS
2020 – Martin Luther King Community Service Award
2019 – Distinguished Service in Civic and Community Service Award
2018 – Tom Bradley Community Service & Distinguished Citizen Award
2018 – Todays Leadership Spark Creating Leaders Through Youth Enrichment Award
2018 – DVL Icon Award
2017 – Boy Scouts of America Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award
2016 – Dignity Health Community Service Award
2015 – Model of Excellence Award~2014 Beacon of Light Award
2014 – Shine the Light On Child Abuse Award
2013 – Best of the Best for Inland Empire Business
2013 – Sprit of the Entrepreneur Award Winner for Social Entrepreneur
2013 – Inland Empire Unit of National Association of Social Workers Public Citizen of Year Award
2012 – Trail Blazer Award
2012 – Senator Man of the Year Award
2012 – Unforgettable Hearts Award
2011 – Gertude Whetzel Award
2011 – Man of Valor
2010 – Community Pillar Award for Fairness
2010 – Executive of the Year Award
2010 – Time for Change Pioneer Award
2010 – San Bernardino County Education Medal of Honor Award
2010 – CAHPERD Emmett Ashford Community Spirit Award
2008 – Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Commission San Bernardino County
2008 – Unsung Hero Award
2008 – Black Rose Award
2008 – Social Lites Community Service Award
2007 – Amanda Guruge Lifetime Commitment Award
2007 – Man of Valor Award Jubilee House of Praise
2007 – Molina Healthcare of California Community Champion Award
2007 – People’s Choice Inc “Leaders of Youth Award” Recipient
2006 – Excellence Award Recipient
2006 – Citizens of Achievement Award Recipient
2006 – Youth Outreach Award Recipient
2005 – “Inspiration to Youth” Good Samaritan Award Recipient
2005 – Social Action Trailblazers Award Recipient
Published Articles:
Inland Scene Magazine, New York Times, California Wellness Foundation Grantee
Magazine, MSNBC, San Bernardino County Sun, Inland Valley News, The Black Voice,
Press Enterprise, San Bernardino Police Officers Associations On our Watch Magazine,
Inland Living Magazine, Precinct Reporter News, The Inland Empire Weekly, The San
Bernardino American Newspaper, The Colton Courier Weekly and more.
Television:
Preachers of LA, Comedy Central, TBN, TCC, PBS, HBO, CNN, TWC, HLN, Channel
54 Azteca Noticias, Channel 3 Public Access, In the Public Interest Talk Show, Channel
11 FOX, Channel 7 News and many more.
Radio:
NPR, Q104.7, Wild 96.1 FM, KCAA Radio 1050, V100FM, Power 106, 99.1 KGGI,
KFROG, KLOVE (Bahamas Radio Station) and Australian Radio Station and many more.