DRMI in the community

Service, trust, and local presence guide the work.

DRMI program and community moments arranged as a newsletter-style collage.
A broad DRMI visual snapshot across programs, outreach, and community settings.
DRMI participants posing together in a women-focused program setting.
Participants build connection through group-based support, care, and shared learning.

Mission

DRMI empowers youth, individuals, and families to live healthier, more stable, and purpose-driven lives through life coaching, mentoring, counseling, training, and community-centered support.

Approach

Programs are holistic, secular, and grounded in evidence-based, evidence-informed, and evidence-guided practices. Services are accessible regardless of background or belief.

Organization story

DRMI is a for-purpose, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity. Although the name includes "Ministries," DRMI is a nonprofit charitable organization and is not designated as a church. DRMI delivers secular programs and services for youth, families, and justice-involved individuals without religious instruction, doctrine, or participation requirements. Programs are grounded in evidence-based, evidence-informed, and evidence-guided practices. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Core belief

When individuals are strengthened, families are strengthened. Strong families build strong communities. Strong communities help create a healthier, more equitable world.

Who DRMI serves

  • Youth ages 8-24 building technology and leadership skills
  • Older adults learning directly from trained youth at showcase events
  • Court-involved and incarcerated individuals seeking healthier pathways
  • Returning citizens and families rebuilding stability and purpose

Access

DRMI does not, by policy or practice, discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Leadership

Experienced leadership with deep community roots.

DRMI’s founders, board, committee members, and younger leaders help guide the organization’s mission, partnerships, and long-term community presence.

Co-Founders

Foundational leadership

Mark F. McMillan, M. Msc.

Mark F. McMillan, M. Msc.

Co-Founder

Leadership, curriculum development, and long-term community outreach work.

Bernice McMillan

Bernice McMillan

Co-Founder

Executive leadership, training, program operations, and community engagement.

Board and Committee Members

Leadership in service to the mission

DRMI’s board and committee members contribute professional experience, community knowledge, and responsible oversight.

Yolanda Triplett, MSW

Yolanda Triplett, MSW

Board President

Ms. Albertha Rouse

Ms. Albertha Rouse

Board Treasurer

Djuana Winston

Djuana Winston

Board Secretary

Supervisor, Superior Customer Information Center

Sherrondon Johnson

Sherrondon Johnson

Commercial Loan Closer

Felicia S. W. Thomas, Esquire

Felicia S. W. Thomas, Esquire

Attorney / Fundraising Committee

Lisa Stevens

Lisa Stevens

Leon County Schools

Junior Board Members (Under 25)

Developing the next generation of service-minded leaders.

Adahlia ThomasAnaya ThomasAaron Thomas

Timeline

From outreach roots to multi-program nonprofit operations.

2004

Founded as a non-denominational outreach church ministry in Utica, New York.

2014

Incorporated in Florida as a 501(c)(3) and expanded secular programming.

2019

Launched Geeks & Gramps and expanded digital inclusion programming.

2025

Marked 21 years of impact and launched new parenting and trauma-informed offerings.