At 21 years old, Syreeta Gates is an Evolutionist. She is a social entrepreneur, community leader and role model. She had participated in activities such as StartingBloc’s Social Innovation Competition, the AmeriCorps Public Allies NY, Team Revolution’s Fellowship Academy and I Love My LIFE Campaign Leader and Founding CEO of SWT (Pronounced Sweet).
Driven by, ambition, imagination and passion Syreeta inspires people to be the change they want to see in their communities. Her new company provides innovative community service projects, events, and creates cause inspired products.
Today Syreeta is doing innovative community service projects all over NYC and making it “cool” to Give More to the community.
SWT was created In 2008. Syreeta Gates wanted to create something where young people could redefine what it means to be extraordinary. Gates knew the importance of creating things that people are passionate about, so it only made since to create a liaison between passion and community service. At age 19, Syreeta put her vision into action and SWT was born. After doing many community service projects SWT is creating a new culture of young people Giving More to the world.
