EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP 

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JOSELYN MITCHELL-PARKER 

PRESIDENT AND CEO
​Provides executive leadership and strategic direction for the organization. Oversees all operations, programs, fundraising, and community partnerships.
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ANNE MARIE VENERONI

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Directs fundraising and development efforts. Manages events, individual giving, grants, corporate partnerships, and cultivates relationships with donors and sponsors.

ENROLLMENT TEAM 

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JASMINE EDWARDS

ENROLLMENT MANAGER
Manages enrollment process for youth and volunteers. Oversees assessments, interviews, and screens potential participants to ensure quality matches.
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MALAJIA
​HARRIS

FAMILY & VOLUNTEER ENROLLMENT 
COORDINATOR
Manages volunteer recruitment and enrollment process. Conducts screenings, orientations, and assessments to ensure quality volunteer mentors.

PROGRAM TEAM 

SAM TULLY-SYKES

SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER
Oversees mentoring programs and match support services. Ensures quality relationships, monitors match progress, and provides guidance to staff and participants.
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CRYSTAL JOHNSON

PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Specializes in creating and supporting community-based mentoring matches. Works with families and volunteers to establish meaningful connections outside school settings.
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ALEXANDRA EAGGER

PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Specializes in creating and supporting community-based mentoring matches. Works with families and volunteers to establish meaningful connections outside school settings.
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CHELSEA SMITH

PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Creates and supports mentoring matches between volunteers and youth. Ensures compatibility and provides ongoing support to build strong relationships.
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LINDA​GOBLE

PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Specializes in creating and supporting community-based mentoring matches. Works with families and volunteers to establish meaningful connections outside school settings.
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SCHOOL BASED PROGRAM TEAM 

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JOSEPH YELICK

SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER
Manages all school-based programming and partnerships. Builds school-based partnerships and manages outreach efforts. Leads school-based volunteer recruitment events, public relations, and community relationship development.
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ZHIYON MITCHELL

SENIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Coordinates school-based mentoring programs. Works with school partners to implement and support site-based matches and programming. Created and oversees the Leadership Academy.

ENRICHMENT TEAM 

RACHEL CHAPMAN

PROGRAM ENRICHMENTS MANAGER 
Manages enhancement initiatives to strengthen mentoring relationships through group events for our matches and families. Oversees our internship program.
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ERICA EVERETT

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Fosters relationships with families of youth participants by developing beneficial programming and providing support/resources to ensure positive family engagement.
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SAM FRANCEY

ENRICHMENTS
​COORDINATOR
Develops and coordinates enrichment activities, programming, and events to enhance match experiences and build community engagement.
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DEVELOPMENT TEAM 

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DANNI MURPHY

SENIOR DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING MANAGER
Leads marketing initiatives, fundraising campaigns, and donor relations. Manages brand awareness, communications, and revenue development strategies
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PAULA GUTHAT

DEVELOMENT COORDINATOR
Supports fundraising activities, donor stewardship, and development events. Assists with grant writing, sponsorship cultivation, donor communications, and marketing and web design.

OPERATIONS TEAM 

LINDSAY
​ZIELONKA

OPERATIONS ​MANAGER  
Manages organizational operations, systems, and administrative functions. Oversees office management, technology, and operational efficiency.
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BRITTANY
​BYRD

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR 
(DETROIT)
Coordinates operational activities and systems, administrative support, and logistics for the Detroit office to ensure efficient program delivery.
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DANIELLE GRAHAM-CHRISTIAN

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR  (YPSILANTI)
Coordinates day-to-day operations at the Ypsilanti office, manages logistics, scheduling, and provides administrative support to ensure smooth program delivery.
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