Lisa Lickers-Ricks
Lisa Lickers-Ricks
Lisa Lickers-Ricks draws on her own experience to equip today's young women with the tools they need to become women of purpose. Her passionate and proactive commitment is reflected not only in what she has done in her own life but in the ongoing contributions she continues to make in her community.
Lisa N. Lickers-Ricks began her career in human services after graduating with a bachelor's degree in psychology from Buffalo State University and a master's degree from Liberty University. Lisa has several years of experience in serving marginalized populations as a manager for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In 2019, Lisa decided to translate her skill sets into a role that allows her to work with families to create a lasting financial breakthrough in their households and on an individualized basis as Financial Services Professional with New York Life. In Aug 2021, Lisa was promoted and is now the Associate Partner of a Fortune 100 company who is cultivating a team of professionals looking to make great impact in the community. She holds several certifications and licenses, including, but not limited to, "Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Human Trafficking Crisis Advocate."
Lisa was a teen mother of two beautiful daughters before graduating from Hutchinson Technical HS with honors, fueling her passion to taking a proactive approach to mentoring young queens ages 7-18 across the country. Lisa is committed to educating, empowering, and equipping each of her clients with the knowledge to create greener grass for themselves. Outside of the office, Lisa enjoys running her non-profit (Young Women's Empowerment Academy), traveling with her incredibly supportive husband, and spending time with her children. She has helped mentor teen mothers and has also worked diligently with the youth in her community to provide the tools and resources they need to be successful. Lisa has turned her pain into purpose, from a single teen mother to a successful business owner. As a certified life coach, she partners with amazing organizations instrumental in the success of the community. Lisa has developed a strong partnership with Project Mona's House in Buffalo NY, to open the FreeTHEM center, which provides a safe space for young women to thrive and grow. Sixteen of their students became authors during the global pandemic and continue to make significant accomplishments. Lisa is committed to training up future educators and global leaders.