1. How would you describe your job in a few words to a stranger? I analyze financial data to help my firm make better decisions. I try to have fun while doing so! 2. What is your favorite thing about working with Youth Focus? It is an honor to lend a small helping hand to the

Say hello to Amber Khan, Youth Focus Board Member.   1. How would you describe your job in a few words to a stranger?  I am the Program Director for the National Board for Certified Counselor Foundation (NBCCF), and in this role, I oversee the Foundation scholarship, fellowship, and capacity-building programs. 2. What is your favorite

One visit to Act Together is all it took for Shilpa Philips to join our Board, and we’re so lucky to have her.  1. How would you describe your job in a few words to a stranger?  I work at Volvo Group North America, and I put together financial reports so executives can make sound

Say hello to Carl Jones, Youth Focus Board Member.  Carl is the Director of Development at UNCG. 1. How would you describe your job in a few words to a stranger?  I work at UNCG as the Director of Development for the College of Arts & Sciences, and I meet with alumni and donors who

Say hello to Jeff Smith! After working with us on the board for the Guilford Green Foundation, Jeff joined the Youth Focus board. 1. What is your favorite thing about working with Youth Focus? Knowing that the work we do makes a significant difference for young people who would otherwise be left without options. 2.

Say hello to Yubisela Aranda Sandoval, a Youth Focus Board Member and UNCG employee. 1. What is your favorite thing about working with Youth Focus? I have the opportunity to make an impact on their lives. 2. What is one thing you wish more people knew about Youth Focus? The staff’s commitment and love for

We’d like to introduce you to Laurie Ford, a Youth Focus Board Member and Managing Director of Lomonaco Investments.  Lomonaco develops mixed-use and residential communities throughout the Southeastern U.S. 1. What is your favorite thing about working with Youth Focus? It is a privilege being a part of an organization that helps transform the lives

Meet Sean Haynes, a Youth Focus Board Member.  Sean works for Mack Truck as a Business Analyst. 1. What is your favorite thing about working with Youth Focus? Knowing that the work being done can change the trajectory of people’s lives. 2. What is one thing you wish more people knew about Youth Focus? This

Say hello to Summer Foster, Youth Focus Board Member.  Summer works in the Department of Education at UNCG. 1. How would you describe your job in a few words to a stranger?  I work in the School of Education. I’m fortunate to be able to train students on how to become amazing teachers in our