Influential Woman · Youth Nonprofit

Roxeann Cobb

CEO, Founder, Four “E” Youth Organization, Inc.

Washington, GA

7Awards received

Certifications · Degrees · Memberships

Degree Business Office Technology degree Degree Athens Tech Degree 2008 Degree Associate of Science in Human Services Degree University of Phoenix Degree 2016 Degree Bachelor of Science in Human Services Degree 2019 Cert Mental Health First Aid Certification Cert Public Notary

Her Story

About Roxeann

I've been running my nonprofit since 2019, serving as both CEO and Founder. It's just me handling everything - the day-to-day operations, finding grants, sponsors and donors, and I'm with the children everywhere we go. We go on a lot of trips and do a lot of educational programs with volunteers helping out. I'm from Washington, Georgia, and I know that there are not many things for the youth to do around here. I was a substitute teacher, and I taught several children, and I moved back to a part of town that I had moved from, that I grew up in. When I came back over here, the children started coming to my house, so they built this organization. My organization is based on Educate, Empower, Expose, and Encourage. One of my most notable achievements is that one of my youth just graduated from basic training - giving the youth an outlet besides going to work, and giving them a profession. I partner with several organizations out of Augusta, including one that's women trying to help women become entrepreneurs.

Quick Facts

IndustryYouth Nonprofit
Based inWashington, GA
Specialty Youth Nonprofit, Education, Human Services
Volunteers with Partners with several organizations out of Augusta
- Women helping women become entrepreneurs organization

Her Interview

Ten minutes with Roxeann

01What do you attribute your success to?

I attribute my success to following God's plan. God ordered my steps, and I say that because my son is grown - there's no way I wanted to be bothered with children at this stage of my life. But here I am with a vanload of young children, ages ranging from young to teenage. It's clear this wasn't my plan, but it was God's plan for me, and I've followed where He's led me.

02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?

The best career advice I've received is to stay true to what God put you here for. You've got to follow God's steps, not man's steps. I've received a lot of advice over the years, but that's what stands out - staying aligned with your purpose and following divine guidance rather than just what other people think you should do.

03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?

Make sure you associate yourself with people who you can trust. Do it for the right reasons. If you're doing it because somebody else is doing it, it won't work out. You have to be genuine in your purpose and surround yourself with trustworthy people who support your mission.

04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?

The biggest challenge in my field right now is funding - finding the funds to do what you're trying to do. It's a constant struggle to secure the financial resources needed to support the programs and services we want to provide for the youth.

05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?

The values most important to me are honesty, hard work, kindness, being mannerable, and empathy. I try to teach my youth to be honest and hardworking. Kindness and good manners go hand in hand. My organization is built on Educate, Empower, Expose, and Encourage, and empathy is central to all of that - understanding and connecting with the young people I serve.

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