Our team brings together decades of combined experience across youth development, education, community engagement, and nonprofit operations. They are educators and advocates, mentors and administrators, all rooted in the conviction that every young person deserves access to opportunity, nourishment, education, and support to reach their full potential.
Executive Director
LeadershipDirector of Programs
ProgramsDirector of Development
DevelopmentEducation Program Lead
EducationCommunity Partnerships Lead
PartnershipsOpportunity Access Director
Access & SupportOperations Manager
OperationsYouth Engagement Coordinator
Youth EngagementDirector of Compliance
ComplianceDirector of Technology
TechnologyFormer Dean, School of Public Health, University of Michigan
Chief Executive Officer, Whitaker Community Bank
Chief Financial Officer, Hartwell Investment Partners
Director, Brookings Center on Communities
Executive Director, National Civic League
Retired Federal Judge, U.S. District Court
Professor of Public Policy, Howard University
Founder, Thornton Family Foundation
President Emerita, Westview Community College
Senior Partner, Greene and Associates Law
Our Leadership Advisory Board brings together experienced educators, youth mentors, and community advocates who strengthen our strategy and vision. They guide our program decisions, challenge us to do better, and ensure our work stays true to the young people and families we serve.
Executive Director, Youth Futures Alliance
Senior Education Advocate, Community Partners Network
Director, Youth Development Research Lab
Founder, Sisters in Stride Youth Mentoring
Director of Youth Programs, Opportunity Center
Youth Wellness Practitioner, Community Health Initiative
Executive Director, Bridge to Opportunity
Youth Mentorship Coordinator, Faith Leaders Collective
Cultural Education Director, Community Voices
Youth Outreach Specialist, Rural Impact Alliance
Director, Youth Support and Wellness
Youth Opportunity Programs Director, Second Chances Network
We are always looking for passionate, dedicated people to join our team and leadership. If you share our commitment to creating hope and changing futures, we want to hear from you.