Randi Ross
Entertainment & Consulting, Inc., RREC recognizes that its doors
to success were opened by the leadership and assistance of its
role models and therefore endeavors to give back to society
by creating inroads to success for today’s youth.
Our
MISSION: is to cultivate talented youth with limited
opportunities and provide environments which increase their
access to professional internships, employment, entrepreneurship
or continued education.
Our AIM:
is to empower these youth to reach their peak performance so
that they can realize their goals and dreams. We will help them
establish professional mentoring relationships for guidance
and support. And, involve them in events that will enhance their
knowledge of the possibilities available in the entertainment,
media, communications and business industries.
Our
ACTIVITIES: Since 1998, we have targeted the youth of
the Bronx Community Colleges’ Upward Bound program. We
have involved these youth in activities that deal with issues
like: self-empowerment, personal financing, e-business, entrepreneurship,
health & fitness, nutrition, and more. To encourage continued
education and development, we award two high school graduating
seniors with college scholarships.
In our mentoring
program these youth:
Participate in our Annual Women's 3-day Business Conference
to gain exposure to the business world and meet potential
professional mentors.
Gain on the job training experience as RREC Conference Staff.
Are recipients of an awards ceremony honoring those who have
successfully completed secondary school and are scheduled
to embark on a post-secondary education.
Participate in a series of workshops geared specifically toward
student participation and development.
Obtain internships within the media & other professional industries.
Our
RESULTS: Upward Bound Students:
Participation has increased from 4 to 30 students.
Have earned college credits from internships.
Gained influential relationships and professional contacts
which open doors to future jobs.
Have
obtained firsthand "behind the scenes" knowledge of business
& media operations.
Have
interned at the Isaac Hayes Foundation and on TV Talk Shows:
The Geraldo Rivera, The Ananda Lewis, The Queen Latifah and
The Mother Love - "Forgive or Forget" Shows.
MENTORS
IN PROGRAM:
Anne Tripp (Radio Personality - WBLS-FM & WLIB-AM Radio)
Vera Moore (CEO & President- Vera Moore Cosmetics)
Isaac Hayes (Entertainer, Philanthropist & President & Founder
of Isaac Hayes Foundation)
Adelina Winfield (GUESS & Disney Fashion Designer)
Spinderella (Rap Artist - Salt & Pepa)
Marilyn Artis (Founder & Executive Director - Keeping Prom
Night Right & The Golden Image Awards)
Leon Eastmond (President - A.L. Eastmond & Sons, Inc.)
Kym Hampton (Former Player - WNBA NY Liberty Team)
Our
MISSION: is to cultivate talented youth with limited
opportunities and provide environments which increase their
access to professional internships, employment, entrepreneurship
or continued education. 
Our
ACTIVITIES: Since 1998, we have targeted the youth of
the Bronx Community Colleges’ Upward Bound program. We
have involved these youth in activities that deal with issues
like: self-empowerment, personal financing, e-business, entrepreneurship,
health & fitness, nutrition, and more. To encourage continued
education and development, we award two high school graduating
seniors with college scholarships. 
