It started with one act of service and a bold idea: What if every child and family facing homelessness was treated not as a statistic, but as a story worth hearing? Tyenesha Fields, founder of Jacinths Homeless Foundation, turned that idea into action—and that action into a force of change. Her work over the past three years has rewritten what’s possible for underserved communities, creating programs that do more than respond to crisis—they prevent it.
Fields has expanded Jacinths Homeless Foundation into a multi-faceted organization that addresses the root causes of displacement. With the introduction of the Boss Baby 4U initiative, she has prioritized the needs of youth in ways that promote dignity, education and long-term stability. Every new program is created with intention, and every expansion reflects her belief that healing begins with being heard.
Strategic partnerships and increased community engagement have played a major role in the foundation’s growth. Yet Fields credits the success to something less measurable: relentless empathy. She leads by lifting others, and the team culture reflects that. Her leadership is not about directing from the top but cultivating from the center—amplifying voices, empowering staff and staying connected to the people being served.
If Fields could master any skill instantly, it would be strategic storytelling. She believes the most powerful tool a nonprofit can wield is a well-told narrative. At Jacinths Homeless Foundation, stories are more than testimonials. They are proof of potential. They inspire action, move hearts and shift perspective. Fields envisions storytelling not as a marketing tool, but as a means of transformation.
Her recognition as a Titan 100 Honoree has strengthened that vision. The program has allowed her to share these critical stories with broader audiences and open pathways to support that previously seemed out of reach. The honor has become an amplifier, one that helps bring visibility not only to her work but to the lives behind it.
Over the last year, her most important leadership lesson has been the necessity of adaptability. In a world where needs shift rapidly and resources are often constrained, Fields has remained agile—responding in real time while holding fast to long-term goals. This adaptability has allowed her team to scale operations, deepen their outreach and sustain momentum in times of uncertainty.
Fields continues to mentor young leaders and invest in service networks that prioritize community-driven solutions. She measures success not in press or praise, but in the moments when a child feels safe, a parent finds support or a volunteer discovers purpose.
Plans for the year ahead include expanding youth engagement programs, increasing digital access and training more advocates in narrative leadership. Fields believes that when stories are shared with truth, dignity and purpose, they don’t just raise awareness—they drive lasting change.
She’s not simply leading a nonprofit. She’s championing a movement where storytelling becomes strategy, and every voice counts. That’s what makes Fields a Titan in every sense.
