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
pipeline coordinators
Robert De La Torre, Jones Pipeline Coordinator
Alex Zengotita, Evans Pipeline Coordinator
Anthony Negron, Oak Ridge Pipeline Coordinator
teacher / mentors
Edward Miranda, Senior Teacher/Mentor
Ruthanne Augustin, Teacher/Mentor
Deirdra Smith, Senior Teacher/Mentor
Scott Labbe, Teacher/Mentor
Abril Rodriguez, Teacher/Mentor
Shaquille Price, Teacher/Mentor
Linda Ruiz, Teacher/Mentor
Chevarlyn Corley, Teacher/ Mentor
Ernest LeCounte, Teacher/Mentor
Giovanni Tejada, Teacher/Mentor
Raven Bronson, Teacher/Mentor
Charlin Barthelus , Teacher/Mentor
Abril Rodriguez
Abril Rodriguez, 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