About youthriveTable of Contents
- What We Do
- youthrive’s Vision
- youthrive’s Mission
- youthrive’s Purpose
- youthrive Board of Directors
- youthrive Leadership Team
- youthrive College Scholars
- The Staff & Independent Contractors of youthrive
- Leadership Team
What We Do
Each of our programs consist of a core group of young people who facilitate group meetings, plan, develop, and implement activititeis and projects with support from a youthrive adult.
youthrive is governed by a Board of Directors, which consists of college students, community leaders and four young people with full voting rights. Young people are involved in every step of running this organization.
youthrive’s Vision
The vision of youthrive is peaceful and just communities where young people are recognized and valued.
youthrive’s Mission
The mission of youthrive is to engage young people with adults in strengthening leadership and peace building skills
youthrive’s Purpose
Inspire and engage youth and adults through education, leadership and service to integrate peace making activities into their lives, their communities and the world.
Provide opportunities and experiences for all youth to engage in civic dialog and civic action on issues of social justice, human rights, non violence and anti-racism.
Reduce the barriers and foster connections for the full and authentic engagement of all youth in addressing community concerns.
Create an environment that values youth voice.
youthrive Board of Directors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mike Radmer | Co-Chair |
| Frannie Boehnlein | Co-Chair |
| Maddy Wegner | Secretary |
| Hedy Lemar Walls, Ph.D. | Treasurer |
| Maya Babu | |
| Frederick Huballa | |
| Donna Gillen | |
| Mike Klein, Ph.D. | |
| Julie Plaut, Ph.D. | |
| Teresa Boehnlein | |
| Taylor Reed | |
| Will Gaines | |
| Rebecca Jarvis | |
| Polly Roach |
Note: James and Pamela Toole are advisors to the board of directors.
youthrive Leadership Team
| Name |
|---|
| Karl Amjad-Ali |
| Lucia Arseni |
| Taylor Reed |
| Sylvia Rojas |
| Nick Campion |
| Darius Crooks-Warfa |
| Jazzmin Brooks |
| Alma Dominguez |
| Shanell McCoy |
| Tatiana Rosario |
| Jeron Mariani |
| Yara Bravo |
| Dupree Edwards |
youthrive College Scholars
| Name |
|---|
| Frederick Huballa |
| Emmanuel Rojas |
| Tess Boehnlein |
| Montrell Donaldson |
| Catrina Engelby |
| Tracina Coward |
| Erick Castillo |
| Frannie Boehnlein |
| Lafayette Whimper |
youthrive AmeriCorps VISTAS
| Name | Contact Information |
|---|---|
| Rachel Stanke | rachel@youthrive.net |
| Judy Williams | judy@youthrive.net |
The Staff & Independent Contractors of youthrive
| Name | Role | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Donna Gillen | Executive Director | donna@youthrive.net |
| Callie Aguilar | Associate Director | callie@youthrive.net |
| Stefanie Sackor | Special Projects Coordinator | stef@youthrive.net |
| Heather Gillen | Creative Projects Coordinator | gillen.heather@gmail.com |
| Larry Lucio | youthrive: LIVE! Program Coordinator | LarryLucio@AmplifiedLife.com |
| Pam McBride | Director of Circle of Youth Engagement | mcpamelajean@aol.com |
