About us · Board of directors
The people behind the orange shirts
Our management team, teen leaders and advisors share one goal: helping Las Vegas teens learn, grow and develop.
Management team
Leading the work
Chief Executive Officer
Dianne Brown
25+ years of child care experience in licensed family daycare settings, including abroad. Trained in interpersonal communication, child abuse awareness and conflict resolution. B.S. in Child Development, A.A.S. in Elementary Education, and Master Certified Internet Webmaster Designer.
Management Team
Tonya D. Ruff
Bio coming soon.
Management Team
Stan Chan
B.S. in Business Administration, California State University, East Bay. 12+ years in IT in the pharmaceutical industry; has taught computer and internet workshops. A Las Vegas resident for over 10 years, focused on giving back to teens.
Teen Program Director
Destinee Billups
Active in Key Club, school sports volunteering and Student Council, with service at pet adoption events, blood drives and UNICEF fundraisers. Oversees teens during service projects and leads team-building activities.
Teen Assistance Director
Taylor Brown
Flag football team captain who helped build a flower garden at a senior living community and works to raise awareness about feeding and clothing teens in need.
Advisors
Guided by experience
Our board advisors serve on committees for conflict resolution (including bullying), career access, financial literacy and employment resources.
Advisory Council
Pastor Kelcey Anderson West
Pastor, philanthropist and playwright. Founded 32nd Street Theater (1992) and the “Unity Through Knowledge” HBCU tour and college-prep program (1993). UNLV graduate; has served on Nevada's Department of Education Family Engagement Board.
Grant Writer Advisor
Dr. Tonya Allen Jenkins
Director of Education at Penn Center, a National Historic Monument, with 32 years in early childhood education. Doctorate in Education; vice-chair of Beaufort County First Steps and certified American Red Cross trainer.
Educator Advisor
Dr. Rochelle Hooks
Storyteller and educator for nearly 40 years. Professor of Education at the College of Southern Nevada and director of the Nevada Storytelling Guild.
Career Service Advisor
Open position
We are looking for a career service advisor. Interested? Reach out through our contact page.