About Us

GottagetitTM is a nonprofit organization that prioritizes education, professional development, and physical and mental health.We aim to cultivate resilience in youthand young adults so that they’re equipped to be the change we need in our communities.

We facilitate programs and coordinate projects that provide opportunities for young people to explore their interests, learn useful skills, cultivate social capital and develop leadership skills in accordance with our mission, to create a sense of urgency to accomplish unforeseen goals, without making any excuses.

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Tietricha Thomas, Co-Founder and Executive Director

In addition to her various coaching accolades, Tietricha specializes in personal, professional, team and culture development. 

She has a Bachelors in Applied Behavioral Analysis from Western Michigan University, and is currently earning her Masters in Psychology from Harvard University. 

Michael C Thomas II, Founder 

Michael first used Gottagetit as a motto to motivate his 2x MHSAA State Champion boys basketball team at Kalamazoo Central High School. He would later work to define Gottagetit and develop t into a non-profit where he could teach the Gottageit mentality and work ethic to youth and young adults across the state of Michigan.

 

“To create a sense of urgency to accomplish unforeseen goals, without making any excuses.”

 

– Michael C Thomas II

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