Currently the Senior Director of Advocacy and Capacity Building at the Hetrick Martin Institute (HMI), Alayne Rosales (she/her) began at HMI in 2016 in the New Jersey location and rose to become the Director over the next five years. She provided professional development workshops, managed multi-year government contracts and multiple service sites, and organized agency fundraisers.

Dorkys Ramos is the deputy director for Uptown Stories. She is a bilingual writer, editor, artist, and teacher born and raised in Washington Heights/Inwood. Her work has appeared in a variety of digital and print publications, including Travel + Leisure, BET.com,

Allison Palmer, MSW, Associate Executive Director at New Settlement, received her undergraduate degree from Wesleyan University and her Master of Social Work degree from Columbia University. For the past twenty years, she has supported the implementation of the goals and objectives of New Settlement, a large multi-service organization located in the Bronx.

For over two decades, Priya Mohabir, has been an integral part of the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI), embarking on a remarkable journey from her role as an Explainer to her current position as the Senior Vice President of Youth Development and Museum Culture.

Ray López is the Chief Program Officer and Founding Director of Environmental Health Services at LSA Family Health Service, a community-based organization in East Harlem, New York City. Ray leads and supports all LSA programs and initiatives that focus on many of the primary social factors of health.

Cameron King is a results-oriented professional dedicated to advancing racial and economic justice through impactful nonprofit work. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Public Policy from Georgia State University and a Master of Public Administration specializing in Advocacy and Political Action from New York University, Cameron possesses a strong academic foundation.

Mark Hall, Chief Enrollment and Academic Officer at Oliver Scholars, is a passionate advocate for equitable education. A first-generation public school graduate and Amherst College alum with degrees in English and Spanish, Mark’s journey in education began as a teacher at Westminster School and Thayer Academy, where he also coached varsity basketball and track.

Elizabeth Garcia has worked with young adults in various capacities for over twenty years. She began her social service career at Covenant House New York in 2002, working with youth experiencing homelessness, and graduated from their Executive Management Training Program in 2006.

Born and raised in Queens, Kathleen Elie is the Chief Operating Officer of Urban Arts. With a passion for empowering youth, Kathleen has focused her career on serving organizations that open pathways for BIPOC students. With a strong educational background in finance, Kathleen has honed her skills at various education-based nonprofits, such as Prep for Prep, where she was the Assistant Director of Finance, and Bronx Community Charter School as the Founding Director of Finance.

Michael Clarke joined The Fresh Air Fund in 1999 as a member of the Community Outreach Department, where he was responsible for recruiting and registering 3000 plus children for Fresh Air Fund summer camps. He became the Manager of the Secondary Schools Connection Program in 2000.

Diamond is the Senior Director of Practice and Impact for Global Kids Inc., an organization that serves students across New York and Washington D.C. to take action on critical issues facing our world. She is the past recipient of the Peace Corps Franklin H.

Deborah is the Chief Program Officer with overall responsibility for the oversight and effective implementation of all of The Fresh Air Fund’s summer and year-round programs. Deborah has been with The Fund since October 2009 during which she has served in various positions of strategic importance to The Fund’s reputable profile of supporting young people and their families.

Jason Alleyne is the new Chief Program Officer at Exalt and is responsible for the oversight, strategic leadership, and development of the organization’s program department, as well as spearheading the organization’s scaling strategies. He has 15 years of leadership experience in various youth development and workforce development organizations around New York City, including Harlem Children’s Zone, DREAM, The HOPE Program, and Friends of the Children.

Originally from South Carolina, Ashley is a self-identified G.R.I.T.S. — Girl Raised In The South! Prior to moving to New York City, she received her MFA from Louisiana State University. Ashley is Deputy Director at Drama Club, a nonprofit organization that brings theater arts programming to incarcerated and court-involved youth.

Kelly Vilar is the founder and CEO of the Staten Island Urban Center–a youth & community development through youth & community involvement nonprofit organization. Kelly was appointed to the NYC Council Waterfront Management Advisory Board and served on the local community board.