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Our Team

Derrick Young Jr., MPH

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Derrick Young Jr., MPH

Co-founder & Executive Director

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Jonathan L. Allen, JD, MTS

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Jonathan L. Allen, JD, MTS

Co-founder & Director of Development

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Katisha Rawls

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Katisha Rawls

Chief of Staff

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Mirey Haneef, M.Ed

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Mirey Haneef, M.Ed

Director of Programs

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Dana Colarocco

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Dana Colarocco

Development Manager

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Josh Farris

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Josh Farris

Policy & Research Specialist

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Board of Directors

Leaders from law, healthcare, education, and finance who guide our mission.

Matthew McTygue, Esq.

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Matthew McTygue, Esq.

Board Chair

Partner | Hogan Lovells LLP

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Claudia Dumond, M.S.

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Claudia Dumond, M.S.

Board Vice Chair

Vice President, People and Culture | Advocates for Human Potential

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Catherine Wong, M.Ed.

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Catherine Wong, M.Ed.

Chair Emerita

Executive Director, Catherine Wong Consults

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Charles Stewart

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Charles Stewart

Board Member

AVP Business Development | Marion Edward & Associates

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Jessica Castro, MBA

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Jessica Castro, MBA

Board Member

Vice President of Programs and Operations | Trefler Foundation

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She helps lead the Foundation's work across education, workforce development, and community well-being. She brings extensive experience in nonprofit program management, operations, and building partnerships that create meaningful opportunities for individuals and communities. Jessica's board service builds upon LB's longstanding relationship with the Trefler Foundation, which has been a generous and committed supporter of our work.

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David A. Woodruff, CFRE

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David A. Woodruff, CFRE

Board Member

Consulting Partner | Marts & Lundy

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An accomplished fundraising leader with more than 40 years of experience supporting nonprofit organizations. His expertise spans major and principal gifts, corporate and foundation philanthropy, organizational strategy, and the development of strong, sustainable fundraising operations. A former president of the Massachusetts Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, David also brings a deep commitment to mentoring and developing fundraising professionals.

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Stephanie R. Miller, Ph.D.

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Stephanie R. Miller, Ph.D.

Board Member

Vice President of Data and Impact | Axim Collaborative

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She leads strategy to strengthen data, impact, and learning across the portfolio. She is also an adjunct professor of data science at renowned Historically Black College & University, Bowie State University. With more than 20 years of experience across education-focused federal, nonprofit, and philanthropic settings, Stephanie brings deep expertise in strategy, organizational learning, data use, and impact measurement. She has led complex initiatives, advised senior decision-makers, and built systems that support continuous improvement and accountability.

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