We’re a small team with big ideas and a passion for doing things well.

Our Team

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Derrick Young Jr., MPH

Co-founder & Executive Director

About Derrick
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Jonathan Allen, JD, MTS

Co-founder & Director of Development

About Jonathan
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Katisha Rawls

Chief of Staff

About Katisha
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Mirey Haneef, M.Ed

Director of Programs

About Mirey
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Dana Colarocco

Development Manager

About Dana
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Josh Farris

Policy & Research Specialist

About Josh

Meet our Board of Directors

  • Matthew McTygue, Esq.

    BOARD CHAIR

    Partner | Hogan Lovells LLP

  • Claudia Dumond, M.S.

    BOARD VICE CHAIR

    Vice President, People and Culture | Advocates for Human Potential

  • Catherine Wong, M.Ed.

    CHAIR EMERITA

    Executive Director, Catherine Wong Consults

  • Charles Stewart

    BOARD MEMBER

    AVP Business DevelopmentAVP Business Development | Marion Edward & Associates