Sharikki Sam is a passionate change-agent, educator, and mental health advocate with a heart for youth and a vision to transform lives through purpose-driven education. As the founder of Breaking Barriers Boot Camp, she brings over a decade of experience in social-emotional learning, counseling, and community engagement to the forefront of this groundbreaking initiative.

 

Sharikki’s calling is rooted in a deep belief: when you equip a child with tools to understand themselves, regulate their emotions, and believe in their purpose, you unlock a future full of promise. Her work is centered on building the whole child—spiritually, emotionally, and academically—because she knows firsthand the power of community, mentorship, and faith in a young person’s life.

 

Driven by compassion and clarity, Sharikki created Breaking Barriers Boot Camp as a safe space where students can rise above their circumstances, develop critical life skills, and receive the academic support they need to succeed. Her leadership continues to inspire a movement throughout Houston, calling families, educators, and organizations to partner together in raising up the next generation.

 

Sharikki is more than a founder—she’s a builder of purpose, a voice for the voiceless, and a believer in what’s possible when we break barriers to build a better future.