Show 109 Ross McCook (Heart For Youth)
Welcome to ALTBAYS Show (feat. Georgie Parry and Leo Magri)
Meet Ross McCook
Ross is the founding director of Heart For Youth Trust (H4Y) - established in 2012, a ‘not for profit’ youth mentoring and support organisation for high needs/vulnerable youth based in Auckland.
Ross is also the lead trainer/facilitator for the New Zealand Youth Mentoring Network delivering mentor training and organisational support throughout NZ with outstanding results and testimonials as well as a national youth conference speaker.
In 2018, H4Y U.S.A was established in San Jose, California where Ross has trained and assisted in establishing a U.S based mentoring programme with spectacular outcomes already.
Ross’ journey was born out of adversity and addiction at a young age. Ross’ life took a measureable turn for the better through being introduced to a mentor at aged 16. A trade qualification resulted from that support - and at aged 23, Ross formed his own company where he successfully ran his own highly successful business for nearly 20 years and in that time.
In 2014 Ross was nominated for both “New Zealander Of The Year Awards” and “Pride of New Zealand awards” and was awarded a community service medal.
Ross’ recent life journey is unpacking a recent diagnosis for adult ADHD.
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