ReadyMeNow™

Our Mission:

We help people reveal hidden strengths in their life stories, steady themselves during moments that matter, and bring courage and confidence to the company they keep.

Our Vision:

To live as we have learned, lead from the front, stand ready at the margins, and uplift others with humility, strength, and grace.

Our Values:

Readiness – This is our capstone value, our rock. We look inward to learn how we are called to help others. We are prepared to empower others with courage and confidence.

Compassion – Strong. Present. Always. We care deeply, show up fully, and stay steady when others need us most.

Courage – We step forward for others. When things get tough, we don’t wait—we act, especially for those who can’t.

Dignity – In all lives and circumstances. Every person matters, no matter where they’re from or what they’ve been through.

Integrity – We do what is right without exception. We tell the truth, keep our promises, and don’t cut corners—ever.

Inclusion – Everyone is able and all are welcome. We believe in everyone’s potential. No one is left out or left behind.

Ken Kerr founded ReadyMeNow™ and serves as our Executive Director. A licensed paramedic and seasoned safety professional, Ken brings over 40 years of experience in emergency response, operational excellence, and volunteer leadership—serving both local communities and high-risk international environments.

He is joined by two founding officers:
Becky McMillan, Founding Secretary
Amy Underwood, Founding Treasurer

A full advisory board is being seated entering our first fiscal year on July 1, 2025.

Together, our leadership team is guided by the values of readiness, humility, and service—committed to helping people grow through change and show up strong when it matters most.

We are a public nonprofit corporation registered in Mississippi that has applied for Charitable 501c(3) status with the IRS. We seek and are supported by public donations, charitable grants, and corporate giving.

Modest fees associated with some certification programs help us recover costs and sustain our charitable mission. All other learning and readiness services are offered freely or through donation-supported public access.

We seek to partner with other charitable organizations in ways that help to fulfill our mission and deliver our services and strengthen the individuals, organizations, and communities we serve.

To accomplish our mission, we recruit and engage volunteers who donate their valuable time and talent in support of our organization and those we serve. With their help, we deliver our public education programs and community training services to those we serve and provide them with courage, clarity and confidence to produce more readiness during times of change, challenge or crisis.