Tom Grayson, Founder and Executive Director of Golden Sierra Life Skills, has worked in the field of life skills and prevention education for 13 years.  

Mr. Grayson's philosophy is, ". . . I Give You My Broken Heart . . ." When a man has a chance to learn how to fix his broken heart he can then open his heart to what it takes to be a father/father figure to his children, family, and himself.  

Mr. Grayson has provided programs and training of trainers for:

- Safe Passages Resource Center, Fort Bragg, California - Men, Infants, and Children - MIC Program

- Child, Family & Community Services Inc.-Head Start/Early Head Start, Fremont, California - Male Ambassador/Male Involvement Program

- P.E.A.C.E., Inc. - Syracuse, New York - Male Ambassador/Male Involvement Program

- United Auburn Indian School - Kids At Risk Education (Junior High School Boys Group) and Mentor Program Training

- Nevada County Juvenile Justice Intervention Services - Kids In Need of Diversion/Kids At Risk Education

- Brown's County, South Dakota Juvenile  and Foster Care Services - Kids At Risk Education/Kids In Need of Diversion

In November of 2011 Mr. Grayson was awarded the Give Thanks - Life Time Achievement Award for his commitment to youth and families in Placer County.

In May of 2010 Mr. Grayson was awarded the Placer County Youth Commission Community Hero Award given to Adults that have made a difference in the lives of Youth in Placer County.

In April/May of 2009 Golden Sierra Life Skills implemented the Male Ambassador Program in rural villages of Kenya, in Africa. 

Golden Sierra Life Skills has provided services for:

Placer County Office of Education Alternative Education

Roseville School District Alternative Education

Placer County Children System of Care

Placer Union High School District Alternative Education

Nevada County Probation

Placer County Peer Court

Sacramento and Placer County Juvenile Justice System

Placer County Jail

City of Hercules - After School Youth Programs

Golden Sierra Life Skills is the contract consultant for KidZKount: Placer Community Action Council, Early Head Start/Head Start Male Involvement Program.  

Golden Sierra Life Skills provides consultant services for program development, program trainings, and training of trainers.  Mr. Grayson is also available for motivational speaking engagements.

For Further Information contact our office at 530-887-9245.