I Rise began in February 2015 as a trial concept created and sponsored by founder and facilitator Tracy Thorpe Scott at the Kingsley Association. The pilot group of six girls ages 8 to 18 quickly showed the power of culturally grounded confidence and leadership development.

From that small start, I Rise grew—partnering with Higher Achievement for a summer session, then launching in the after-school program at Hosanna House (2017–2020). It expanded through a six-week series with Ward Home, four sessions at Woodland Hills High School, and ongoing in-school programming at Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship, where it has been active since 2018.

Now celebrating nearly ten years of impact, I Rise has served more than 1,000 girls, including 90 to 100 participants during the 2024–2025 school year. The TTS Coaching & Development, LLC program continues to grow as a trusted, transformative space where girls learn to rise with confidence, purpose, and pride.