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
pipeline coordinators

Jimmy Rodriguez, OakRidge Pipeline Coordinator

Robert De La Torre, Jones Pipeline Coordinator

Alex Zengotita, Evans Pipeline Coordinator
teacher / mentors

Edward Miranda, Senior Teacher/Mentor

Ruthanne Augustin, Teacher/Mentor

Deirdra Smith, Senior Teacher/Mentor

Breanna McKnight, Senior Teacher/Mentor

Reginald Thimothee, Senior Teacher/Mentor

Scott Labbe, Teacher/Mentor

Abril Rodriguez, Teacher/Mentor

Shaquille Price, Teacher/Mentor

Anthony Negron, Senior Teacher/Mentor

Linda Ruiz, Teacher/Mentor

Chevarlyn Corley, Teacher/ Mentor

Ernest LeCounte, 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

Malika Harrison
Orlando Magic: Director of Social Responsibility

Megan Costa DeVault
Akerman, LLP

Melissa Mikkelson
Liberty Properties

Patricia Loy
Titan Properties