Our People

Our people—staff, board members, coaches and volunteers—are dedicated to ensuring a positive experience for every participant and family. Learn more about the individuals who bring our mission and vision to life.

Our Staff

Erin Highton

Senior Director of Programming & VB Program Director

Hayley Beckner

Mission Advancement Director & Merchandise Coordinator

Shevette Jones

Program Director-Norfolk & Portsmouth, Volunteer Coord.

Kristie Pennington

Program Director- Peninsula

Molly Gray

Program Director - Chesapeake & Curriculum Coord.

Azza Harvey

Program Director -Suffolk, W. Tidewater

Olivia Highton

Social Media Manager

Ellen Carver

Executive Director

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Our Board

Stephanie DeWald

Cox Communications

Cindi Hechinger

Dollar Bank

Lei Dunn

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Heather Campbell

Virginia Wesleyan University

Beth Campion

Hilton Hotels

Kimberly Denton

Berkshire Hathaway Towne Realty

Jennifer Edwards

ADS INC

Lisa Ehrich

Pender & Coward, P.C.

Aline Landy

Eastern VA Medical School

Alexis Majied

Hampton Roads Transit

Radlyn Mendoza

Gardner and Mendoza, P.C.

Janet Mercadante

Davenport & Company

Rebecca Riebling

Common App

Ricky Sabogal

EXP Realty

Megan Shuford

Boys and Girls Clubs Peninsula

Katie Thomasson

Adtalem Global Education

Our Culture

Our mission, vision and core values are at the heart of everything we do. Learn more about our organization, our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and access, and how you can join our team.

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