Pathways Kitchen
RoKeisha Bryant is the Executive Director of Pathways Kitchen, a transformative organization that empowers justice-impacted youth in Nashville, Tennessee. Under her leadership, Pathways Kitchen has become a beacon of opportunity for young people ages 15-19, providing them with the skills, work experience, and individualized support they need to build brighter futures.
Originally founded as Café Momentum Nashville in 2021, Pathways Kitchen evolved from a successful culinary training program developed in Dallas, Texas, to a key resource for youth exiting detention facilities. Since its launch, the organization has provided critical 8-week training programs, and by 2023, expanded its impact with the launch of a catering arm, offering consistent work opportunities to youth participants who had completed the initial training. In 2024, the organization rebranded as Pathways Kitchen to better reflect its mission and to expand its services to meet the unique needs of the Nashville community.
Pathways Kitchen envisions a world where no youth is limited by their past and where every young person has the tools and support they need to succeed. RoKeisha and her team are empowering youth to chart their own path to success, offering them a second chance to change their narratives and break generational cycles of hardship.
RoKeisha's passion for youth empowerment and community transformation is evident in her unwavering dedication to creating opportunities for the young people of Nashville. Her work is making a lasting impact on the lives of many, helping them build skills that extend far beyond the culinary arts, and equipping them with the resources and confidence to pursue their dreams. Through Pathways Kitchen, RoKeisha is not only changing lives, but also contributing to a future where every young person has the opportunity to reach their full potential.