The Youth Connection Leadership
In any organization, leadership is a key to success. As we learned form our beginnings with the Urban Health Initiative, a systems change agent not only needs strong traditional leaders, but also those leaders who are unconventional and whose passion to help youth is extraordinary. Much of our work as an agency can be traced back to the principles of relationship-building, partnering with government, private organizations and individuals to increase opportunities for youth to succeed and old-fashioned hard work.
We have assembled a dynamic leadership team at The Youth Connection. Members of the administration and Board of Directors are listed below.

Dr. Grenaé Dudley, Ph.D.
President and CEO
The Youth Connection
Dr. Dudley has more than 30 years of experience as an advocate for the welfare of children. With a background as a licensed psychologist and non-profit administration, Dr. Dudley brings a wealth of talent and respect as an advocate for children. Read More.
The Youth Connection
Board of Directors
ChairpersonTrish Johnston |
Vice ChairmanEdward Ewell, Jr. |
TreasurerGloria Larkins |
SecretaryAndrew Arena |
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Commissioner Donald Austin |
John Landis |
Chandra Moore |
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Tonie Bell |
Anntinette McCain |
A. Tom Paglia, III |
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Rick Bergquist |
Sue McCormick |
Karen Ridgeway |
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Stefan Harris |
Florine Mark |
Laura L. Rodwan |
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Durell Hope |
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Sandra Tomlin |







