Jonathan Leslie | Executive Director/CEO
jleslie@projectyouthbuild.org
Jonathan has been our fearless leader since 2007.
Carrie Tam | Chief Operating Officer
ctam@projectyouthbuild.org
As Chief Operating Officer, Carrie manages the overall operations of PYB.
Jamie Patanjo | Fiscal Analyst
jpatanjo@projectyouthbuild.org
Jamie has been with PYB since the beginning and is our financial analyst keeping track of every penny in accordance with Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles.
Rachel Gillis | Director of Youth Services
rgillis@projectyouthbuild.org
As Director of Youth Services, Rachel manages the day to day activities of PYB.
Gwen Galloway | Youth Advocate
ggalloway@projectyouthbuild.org
As Youth Advocate, Gwen works side by side with students to help them reach their goals.
Aaron Brame | Leadership & Wellness Coach
abrame@projectyouthbuild.org
As the Leadership & Wellness Coach, Ms. Aaron Brame develops and facilitates leadership and wellness activities for young people at Project YouthBuild. Aaron works with young people to help them develop strategies to address obstacles keeping them from meeting their personal, educational, and occupational goals through 1:1 coaching sessions and in group settings.
Ashten Mays | Education Instructor
amays@projectyouthbuild.org
As the Academic Instructor, Ms. Ashten Mays is responsible for developing individualized academic plans for young people at PYB.
Danyel Williams | Job Developer
dwilliams@projectyouthbuild.org
As Job Developer, Danyel works each day to help create career pathway opportunities for young people attending Project YouthBuild and alumni. She works closely with local employers identifying new jobs that will help young people take their first step towards a new career. Most importantly, Danyel works closely with young people to help ensure they are ready to take full advantage of opportunities in front of them.
Mackenzie Morris | Education Liaison
mmorris@projectyouthbuild.org
As Education Liaison, Mackenzie works closely with young people to develop individualized academic plans for students to specifically address their academic needs.
Sarah Mills | AmeriCorps Community Engagement Coach
smills@projectyouthbuild.org
As the AmeriCorps Community Engagement Coach, Sarah develops and implements daily service projects with local non-profit and governmental entities.
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Will Halvosa, Treasurer
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