About Pathways to Resilience Inc.

Building hope, stability, and stronger futures.

Pathways to Resilience is a Tampa-based nonprofit supporting young people living in group homes and veterans transitioning to civilian life. Through mentorship, wellness resources, and community, we help the people we serve find stability and a renewed sense of purpose.

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Youth & VeteransTwo communities, one mission

Our Mission

“To ensure every child and veteran we serve feels seen, supported, and valued.”

We believe lasting change comes from partnership, compassion, and showing up for one another.

Empathy

We meet every young person and veteran where they are, listening first and leading with care.

Integrity

We keep our promises to the people we serve, our partners, and the donors who make this work possible.

Community Collaboration

We partner with local organizations, businesses, and neighbors because no one builds resilience alone.

Who We Serve

Support for those who need it most

Our programs focus on two communities that too often go unseen: youth growing up in group homes, and the veterans who served our country.

Young people taking part in a Pathways to Resilience program

Youth Programs

Youth in Group Homes

We help young people build confidence, skills, and trusted relationships that carry them into adulthood.

One-on-one mentorship
Life skills development
Creative expression
Emotional well-being

Veterans and community members gathered at a Pathways to Resilience event

Veteran Programs

Veterans in Transition

We walk alongside veterans as they return to civilian life, connecting them to care and to each other.

Transition support
Mental wellness resources
Peer community
A renewed sense of purpose

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Leadership

Our Board of Directors

Our board brings together experience in mental health care, military service, business, and community development.

Founder & Executive Director

Dr. Craig Jorden Jr.

DNP, PMHNP-BC · Captain, U.S. Air Force Reserve

Dr. Jorden has worked in crisis stabilization units in Florida and Massachusetts and served as adjunct faculty at the University of South Florida. In 2023, he founded Recovery from Society (RFS), a mental health clinic focused on underserved communities, and completed his Doctor of Nursing Practice in 2024.

He is now the founder and operator of RFS Psychiatry, co-owner of Florida Psychiatry Group, and founder of Pathways to Resilience Inc. He continues to serve as a Captain in the Air Force Reserve.

He strives to make a lasting impression in the community through his work with Pathways to Resilience, promoting mental wellness and resilience for youth and veterans.

Stanley Adelson, MBA

Board Member

Stanley R. Adelson is a seasoned project management consultant and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the financial services industry. Originally from Haiti, Stanley immigrated to the United States as a child and has called Tampa, Florida, home for over 30 years. His background brings a global perspective and a resilient, community-focused mindset to every project he undertakes.

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He holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of South Florida and an MBA from the University of Louisiana, Monroe. Throughout his career, he has led cross-functional teams, optimized operational workflows, and driven strategic initiatives that deliver measurable results. His expertise spans financial analysis, risk management, and business transformation, with a strong focus on aligning projects with organizational goals.

Known for an analytical mindset and a results-driven approach, Stanley partners with businesses to turn complex challenges into actionable strategies. In addition to his consulting work, he actively pursues entrepreneurial ventures, drawing on his diverse experience to build and grow innovative solutions.

Deeply rooted in the Tampa community, Stanley is passionate about giving back. He regularly volunteers and mentors others, believing in the importance of service and leadership at every level. Outside of his professional endeavors, he enjoys spending quality time with his children and values the balance between work, family, and personal growth.

Kindrell Hutchinson

Board Member

Kindrell Hutchinson is a Gainesville native with deep family roots in Alachua County. With over two decades of experience in property management and public service, he transitioned into real estate development to ensure local growth benefits the community he calls home.

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As founder and CEO of the Hutchinson Foundation, Hutchinson leads efforts to create affordable housing and mixed-use developments that strengthen neighborhoods, expand opportunity, and build lasting value for Alachua County residents.

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