About Us
Impacting the lives of children and teens in Manatee County since 1946.
Mission | Vision | History
Our staff and board members are dedicated to our mission, with a vision that has remained steadfast for over 75 years.
Mission
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Vision
Empowering our kids to build a stronger community
Administrative Staff
Dawn Stanhope
President / CEO
Beth Clark
Chief Operating Officer
Kelli Dixon
Chief Development Officer
John Agnelli
Director of Advocacy and Strategic Initiatives
Drue Duerschmidt
Marketing & Communications Director
Jorge Feliciano
Director of Human Resources
Jonathan Veldman
Finance Director
Michael Wood
Development Director of Outcomes and Grants
Jermaine Ashley
Volunteer & Community Relations Manager
Kimberly Jenkins
Data & Compliance Manager and Alumni Relations Coordinator
Sandy Collazo
Office Manager
Korey Waters
Prevention/Outreach Manager
Nicholas Mann
Facility Maintenance Technician
Leann Frink
Organizational Trainer
Joy Jones
Finance & Human Resources Assistant
Program Staff
Brittany Golf
Club Director at the DeSoto Club
Jalen Jones
Club Program Director at the DeSoto Club
Aariyona Timmons
Teen Program Manager at the DeSoto Club
Megan Derck
Culinary Instructor
Jerrell Robles
Club Director at the Palmetto Club
Altorian (AJ) Salary
Club Program Director at the Palmetto Club
Jessica Mooney
Teen Program Manager at the Palmetto Club
Doris Cromartie-Pindell
Club Director at Daughtrey Elementary
Sasha DeLeon
Club Director at Oneco Elementary
Cindy Shreves
Club Director at G. D. Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary
Tom McCulloch
Sports & Recreation Manager
Gary Angello
Health & Wellness Manager
Jennifer McKinney
Director of Graduation & Workforce Readiness
Allie Taylor
Graduation and Career Specialist
TBA
Workforce Specialist
Lauren Boyle
Academic Success Manager