Who We Are

Jordan Walker’s Mission:

Empowering the Next Generation

Who We Are

Walker’s Winners is a youth development organization co-founded by longtime educator Katrina M. Walker and her son Jordan Walker, MLB player for the St. Louis Cardinals. The program partners with schools, families, and community organizations to help K-12 students set goals and get goals in school and in life. 
 
By fostering curiosity, critical thinking and resilience, Walker’s Winners empowers students to envision and pursue positive life paths. Through academic support, role modeling, and character development, the program prepares students to thrive educationally, personally, and professionally. 

“Every child deserves the tools to succeed,” Jordan emphasizes.
“Walker’s Winners is my way of giving back to the community that gave so much to me.”

The Power of Role Models

When a student meets someone who believes in them, the effect is transformative. Jordan’s presence in classrooms and the community shows kids that success is possible.

Through Walker’s Winners, students establish personalized goals, remain accountable, and celebrate every milestone. Being seen, supported, and encouraged empowers students to embrace their own potential.

Collaborating with educators, mentors, families, and organizations, Jordan and the Walker’s Winners team cultivate opportunities that open doors to meaningful futures. Every goal achieved, every child empowered, every success celebrated reflects the enduring impact of support and mentorship.

Vision

Thriving youth, schools, families and communities guided by purpose, connection and joy.

Mission

To promote the academic achievement, holistic wellbeing, and personal empowerment of children and youth through programs and partnerships.

What We Believe

The Heart of Walker’s Winners

Walker’s Winners is more than a program — it is a promise. A promise to give every child the support and encouragement that helped shape us. A promise that, no matter a student’s background, they deserve to be seen, celebrated, and inspired to reach their dreams.

Through reading, math, mentorship, and moments of joy, Jordan Walker and the Walker’s Winners team show St. Louis students that success is not about where you start — it is about believing in where you can go.

Leadership

Walker’s Winners is built on shared mission and lifelong commitment to education.

Jordan Walker

CO-FOUNDER

MLB Player, St. Louis Cardinals

A visionary young leader passionate about empowering students through academic excellence and character development. Jordan founded Walker’s Winners to help K–12 students build confidence, achieve success, and pursue purposeful futures.

Katrina M. Walker

CO-FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Longtime Educator & Leader

A Harvard, Emory, and Washington University graduate with over 25 years in public education. Katrina has taught 9th, 11th, and 12th grades, served as an IB Coordinator and Department Chair, and led a 400-member National Honor Society Organization. She believes that every student deserves access to rigorous and engaging education — regardless of zip code or family’s bank account.

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