Get to know the amazing people who fuel our mission.
An author, former teen mother, social entrepreneur, and our founder and CEO.
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Sierrah Chavis
Director of Development, DC
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Ayanna Clay
Senior Early Childhood Manager
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Cheretta Clerkley
Chief Operating Officer
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Asia Collins
Family Program Coordinator, DC
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Lindsey Cross
Senior Director of New Orleans Programming
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Alexandra Fields
Senior Director of DC Programming
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Patrick Freeman
Career and Economic Mobility Manager, DC Programs
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Cassandra Garvins
Senior Scholar Program Coordinator, DC
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Caroline Griswold Short
Vice President of Family Programming
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Audrey Hayes
Administrative Program Coordinator
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Mbali Khuzwayo
Brand & Digital Marketing Specialist
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Ebonie Land
Associate Director, Brand
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Feyisayo Makinde
Recruitment Coordinator, DC
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Reginald Page
Executive Manager, Office of the CEO
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DaVanta Parker
College Success Manager
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Asha-Lee Peterkin
Narrative & Executive Messaging Specialist
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Dr. Britt Spears-Rhymes
Commercial, Educational Ventures & Impact Associate Director
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Joy Ridley
Strategic Event & Operations Manager
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Charla-Janey Roberts
Individual Giving & Revenue Operations Manager
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CiCi Santos
Scholar Success Manager, Dallas
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Andy Schobel
Office Experience Manager
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Jay Shepley
Director of Strategic Communications
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Markell Smith
Grants & Foundations Manager
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Kiara Stewart
Senior Higher Ed Impact Manager
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Brandon Stokes
Vice President of Advancement
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Ariel Ventura-Lazo
Program Coordinator, Father & Family Engagement, DC
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Asia Vianna Leak
Senior Mental Health Manager
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Angel Ware
Family Program Coordinator, DC