Board of Directors
John Langford, USI Insurance (Board Chair)
Anastasia Chapman, Goodwill Power of Work (Board Vice-Chair)
Melissa Banks, State Capacity Building Center (Board Secretary)
Dan Heekin, KPMG LLP (Board Treasurer)
Heather Dearing, Office of Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman
Roan Head, Opportunity Youth Congressional Liaison
Judi Vanderhaar, PhD., Kentucky Department of Education
Kahlia Evans, Public Sector Utilities
Michael Russman, LH Investments
Stacy Deck, PhD., Spalding University
Our Team
Nigel Blackburn
Program Coordinator
Nigel is deeply committed to improving his community. He has worked with the University of Louisville Youth Violence Prevention Research Center, served on the Mayor’s Youth Implementation Team, and coordinated services for middle school students. Currently, Nigel is working toward a degree in human services at JCTC.
Darby Phillips
Project Director
Darby earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Asbury University in 2022. Their experience in youth development and restorative justice conference facilitation fuels their passion for helping young people build self-advocacy skills and agency in their education.
Elizabeth Senn-Alvey
Executive Director
Elizabeth has worked to create programs and partnerships that build equitable opportunities for all of Louisville’s youth and young adults for more than 20 years. She earned an MPA from the University of Louisville, with an emphasis on nonprofit management.
Nick Marshall
Education Advocate
Nick attributes his successes to the support of his foster parents, mentors, and teachers. He earned a degree in communications from UofL and has contributed his skills to a variety of non-profit and political roles. Nick is committed to helping kids in or leaving state care at the local, state, and federal levels.
Jada Harris
Education Advocate
Jada is a graduate student at the University of Louisville pursuing a masters degree in Urban Planning. She aims to utilize what she’s learned in her undergraduate study of Sociology and Philosophy to make positive changes in the lives of disadvantaged learners and identify how they can be better served by their communities.
Chris Davis
Education Advocacy Fellow
Chris is a student at UofL pursuing a bachelors degree in psychology. As a fellow, he plans to start by serving his community on an individual level by listening to young people’s narratives and advocating for them to receive the help they need to reach their goals.
Daniel Kabithe
Education Advocacy Fellow
Daniel is a senior at the University of Louisville, majoring in Psychology and English. He is very passionate about advocacy and driving change in the community. He plans to attend law school to further advance his goals.