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
Catrese Estes-Allen
VP of Club Operations
John Agnelli
Director of Advocacy and Strategic Initiatives
Drue Duerschmidt
Marketing & Communications Director
TBA
Human Resources Director
Jonathan Veldman
Finance Director
Michael Wood
Development Director of Outcomes and Grants
Naomi Copeland
Volunteer & Community Relations Manager
Kimberly Jenkins
Data & Compliance Manager and Alumni Relations Coordinator
Sandy Collazo
Office Manager
Korey Waters
Manager of Program Services
Lee Lerner
Facilities & Maintenance Manager
Leann Frink
Organizational Trainer
Joy Jones
Finance & Human Resources Assistant
Program Staff
Jessly Santiago
Club Director at the DeSoto Club
Brittany Golf
Club Program Director at the DeSoto Club
Aariyona Timmons
Teen Program Manager at the DeSoto Club
Craig Paige
Culinary Instructor
Jerrell Robles
Club Director at the Palmetto Club
Altorian (AJ) Salary
Club Program Director at the Palmetto Club
TBA
Teen Program Manager at the Palmetto Club
Doris Cromartie-Pindell
Club Director at Daughtrey Elementary
Sasha DeLeon
Club Director at Oneco Elementary
Priscilla Woodie
Club Director at Manatee Elementary, A Community Partnership School
Cindy Shreves
Club Director at G. D. Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary
Tom McCulloch
Sports & Recreation Manager
Gary Angello
Prevention & Intervention Manager
Jennifer McKinney
Director of Graduation & Workforce Readiness
Tara Fager
Academic Success Manager
Shawn Evins
Graduation Specialist