our mission
Building long-term, life-changing relationships with urban youth, equipping them to thrive and contribute to their community.
our vision
A Central Florida where all at-risk youth have the tools, character qualities, and hope to succeed in life.
get to know our staff & board
our staff
executive team
Jonas Cayo, President/CEO
Sarah Hanson, Finance Director
Tatiana Montanez, Program Director
Stephaney Moses, Director of Advancement
Jimmy Rodriguez, Operations Director
- Grace Stevens, Executive Assistant & Marketing Manager
pipeline coordinators
Robert De La Torre, Jones Pipeline Coordinator
Alex Zengotita, Evans Pipeline Coordinator
Anthony Negron, Oak Ridge Pipeline Coordinator
teacher / mentors & staff
Edward Miranda, Senior Teacher/Mentor
Deirdra Smith, Senior Teacher/Mentor
Abril Rodriguez, Teacher/Mentor
Shaquille Price, Teacher/Mentor
Linda Ruiz, Teacher/Mentor
Chevarlyn Corley, Teacher/ Mentor
Giovanni Tejada, Teacher/Mentor
Charlin Barthelus , Teacher/Mentor
Kevin Griffith, Teacher / Mentor
our board of directors
Steve Tomaszewski, Chairman
Entec Polymers: Senior Vice President & General Manager
Jack McGill
Founder
Jeff Deery
Partner at Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman, P.A,
Karen Avery
Community Partner
Jonathan Perry
Greenberg Traurig
Leslie Nelson
Community Partner
Mike Sleaford
SouthState Bank
Lance Walker, Jr.
Walker & Company, Inc.: President
Erik Nelson
NNN: Director of Acquisitions
Melissa Mikkelson
Liberty Properties
Patricia Loy
Titan Properties