EAST REGION – New Jersey Most likely to think ice cream is a good idea. Adeena has been working in a mix of businesses and nonprofits for 14 years across a theme of wellness and mental health. Adeena loves partnerships that are built on authentic…

MIDWEST REGION – CHICAGO, IL Most likely to most likely to check in with you about life. OR checking the status of his hometown Bulls & Bears. Ivan is a father to two beautiful girls, born & raised on Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood, As the…

East Region – Alexandria, VA Most likely to be hanging with the kiddos. Prior to joining CHJS, Joe worked as a coach, mentor and facilitator in his various roles with PeacePlayers. Concurrently to his responsibilities as program manager, Joe Smith serves as the Project Director…

East Region – Williamstown, MA Most likely to crochet during a zoom meeting. Connection and growth have been the common thread of Ethan’s 20 year collegiate career. Whether coaching at Tufts University or Williams College, Ethan’s athletes thrive due to his full-person, parental approach to…

Northwest Region – San Francisco, CA Most likely to jump in the ocean – even if the water is cold. Erin has spent the past decade developing a relentless belief in the transformational power of a positive youth sports experience and learning from the many…

Midwest Region – Chicago, IL Most likely to try connecting with every dog he meets. Cooper has nearly a decade of experience volunteering in the sports-based youth development sector as a coach, program coordinator, and board member. He is passionate about working towards an ideological…

West Region – Los Angeles, CA Most likely to order sushi and soul food in the same meal. Victor has a diverse background working in sports, entertainment, and hospitality. He spent his early years working in sports marketing for UC Davis and Strategic Lifestyle, a…

Melbourne, Australia Most likely to concuss herself taking charges in basketball games! Kate has 20+ years’ experience working across a number of professional domains including, education, sport, corporate and the community sector. With a background as a professional athlete and community youth basketball coach she…

Midwest Region – Chicago, IL Most likely to know very random things about history, especially cults. Pharlone Charity Toussaint has over 15 years of experience as an activist in using sports as a catalyst for social change. She has worked in community relations for several…

East Region – Cary, NC Most likely to be a little late to training because his Dungeons and Dragons session just ended. Armond’s interest in SBYD started when he was a soccer coach with America Scores LA. As Program Director, he was able to witness…