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