Advisory Board
Share expertise, connections and guidance to support our mission and strengthen our programs.
People who believe
in what comes next.
Organizational leaders, program teams and advisors work together to keep young people at the center of every decision.
Apply to join a boardHelp shape what comes next.
We’re welcoming applications for new Advisory Board and Youth Board members. Bring your ideas, experience and commitment to helping young people thrive.
Start your applicationOrganizational leadership
The team guiding our strategy, program execution and long-term growth.
Yaminah Childress, J.D.
Executive Director
Shania Dion
Assistant Director
Operational team
The people supporting program delivery and partner relationships.
Shelly Brown
Project Manager
Mia Paris
Partner Relationship Manager
Advisory board
Mission-aligned advisors helping strengthen programs, protect our youth-centered approach and expand community impact.
Desiree Steinle
Head of Global Commercial Automation
Dr. Yemaya Bordain
Technology Strategist, Board Executive
Tracy Grondine
Advisor
Safiyah Malvin
Advisor
Dr. Xavier Clark
Advisor
R. Scott Connolly
Advisor
Demetrius Starling
Advisor
Youth advisory board
Young leaders bring their insights and lived experiences to help shape programs and keep young people’s voices at the heart of our work.
Madison Montgomery
Youth Advisor
Prakhar Pranjwal
Youth Advisor
YOUR VOICE. OUR NEXT CHAPTER.
Apply to serve.
Choose the board you’re interested in and tell us what you would bring. New positions begin January 2027.