Lifescore Foundation is more than an organization—we are a transformational force rooted deeply in the vibrant heart of Chicago’s South Side. Founded in February 2019 by visionary leader Beyonca Johnson, Lifescore is a Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-led sanctuary committed to holistic healing, profound personal growth, and true community empowerment.
At Lifescore Foundation, we believe emotional intelligence is the new currency. Our work goes beyond traditional education and services—we actively cultivate self-awareness, emotional resilience, and authentic healing pathways. We intentionally create safe, trauma-informed spaces where individuals and families can explore their truths, reclaim their stories, and rise empowered.
Our programs are not surface-level; they are transformative activations designed to break cycles, dismantle systemic barriers, and shift entire generations toward emotional mastery, spiritual alignment, and collective liberation. By prioritizing historically underrepresented and underserved communities, we actively rewrite narratives of marginalization into powerful legacies of sovereignty and strength.
Lifescore Foundation is more than support—it is a movement dedicated to fostering genuine connections, igniting inner potential, and cultivating a thriving, equitable future for all.
Our missions
To dismantle systemic barriers and empower underserved communities through holistic wellness, violence prevention, and workforce development. We equip youth and families with tools for healing, growth, and financial independence—transforming survival into generational success.
Our Vision
To break cycles of systemic inequity by creating spaces for healing and growth, where individuals and families are empowered with the tools to thrive. We envision a future where underserved communities are equipped to dismantle barriers, build resilience, and transform their lives, ensuring sustainable change for generations to come.
Let’s make a difference in the lives of others
Beyonca Johnson
Founder & Executive Director
Holly medley
Program Director
Mary Reynold- Clark
Director of Leadership & Social-Emotional Impact
Kendra Cowart
Chief Strategy & Operations Officer
Jasmine Garcia
Executive Administrator
Stephanie Marroquin
Project Manager
Lifescore was born from a lived experience that knows both the darkness and the light. Our founder, Beyonca Johnson, grew up in the heart of these struggles. She lived the reality of broken systems and trauma, moving from house to house, searching for stability and safety that never came. She knows what it feels like to be unseen and unheard.
But she also knows that healing is possible. With the right tools, the right guidance, and the right community, everything can change.
That’s why Lifescore exists. To break cycles. To open doors. To offer healing where it’s most needed.
We’re not just helping people survive—we’re helping them thrive. We’re teaching them to dream again, to trust again, and to build lives filled with purpose, possibility, and joy.
Lifescore is more than a resource center—it’s a home for transformation.
We offer safe spaces to heal. We give youth a voice and a chance to lead. We show families that breaking cycles is possible, and we walk with them every step of the way.
Because healing is powerful. Connection is powerful. And together, we can create a legacy of strength, resilience, and success that will last for generations.