Managers Cohort Participants
Managers Cohort Participants
2025-2026
Anna Marshall - Studio and Offsite Lead, Open Up
Antonio Ruffin - Program Director, Allegheny Youth Development
Carla Robinson - Program Manager, Brothers and Sisters Emerging
Carlita Evans - Outreach Director, Scouting America
Cherrell Fulton - Community Intervention Prevention Specialist, Community Empowerment Association
Devon Dill - In House Programs Manager, Assemble
Ellie Simmons - Manager of Teen Program Development, Boys and Girls Clubs of Western PA
Eric Hendershot - Education Based Program Manager, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh
Erikka Grayson - Senior Clubhouse Director, Boys and Girls Clubs of Western PA
Jordan Allen Sr. - Executive Director, Resilient Minds Youth Development Inc.
Kelli Shakur - Founder, Frogang Foundation Inc.
Kiyomi Knox - Family & Community Engagement Manager, Center of Life
Lauryn Henson - Program Director, ACH Clear Pathways
Madison Zufall - Interpretation Manager, Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Maria Mastrangelo - Site Supervisor/Development and Operations Coordinator, Maple Unified Student Academy
Mark Brentley Jr. - Director of Program, Cafe Momentum Pittsburgh
NaTasha Seay - Manager of Education & Programs, YouthPlaces
Nelson Ortega - Youth Program Manager, Casa San José
Rashaa Brown - Learn & Earn Program Manager, Homewood Children’s Village
Samantha Roland - Admissions and Development Director, The Pittsburgh New Church School
Takara Canty - Artistic Director, ACH Clear Pathways
Managers Cohort Participants
2024-2025
Ashley Smith - Director of Youth Programs, Mt. Ararat Community Activity Center
Brandie Pupi - Executive Director, Aliquippa Impact
Christa Jones - Admin Supervisor-AFN Administrator-HPN, Allegheny Family Network/Highlands Partnership Network
Dadiri Lugundi - Program Manager, Neighborhood Learning Alliance
Danai Battle - Program Director, ACH Clear Pathways
David Reyes - SOY (Supporting Our Youth) Pittsburgh Manager, Latino Community Center
Dion Dupree - Executive Director, Safe Spaces at Grind Mode Multimedia Productions
Gabriella Davis - Program Manager, Crossroads Foundation
Maura Bainbridge - Assistant Director, Industrial Arts Workshop
Melissa Chillinsky - Director, Heritage Out Of School Time
Neal Donovan - K-8 Program Manager, Homelesss Children's Education Fund
RJ Kozain - Audio Educator, Tech 25
Sam Gallagher - Program Manager, The Beacon
Sterling Stone - Youth and Family Services Director, Rankin Christian Center
Taylor Mitchell - Program and Volunteer Manager, Best of the Batch Foundation
Terrel Williams - Program Manager, Homeless Children’s Education Fund
Wendy Guy - Fiscal and Development Manager, Brothers and Sisters Emerging
About the Managers Cohort
The Managers Cohort is a newer APOST program, established in 2024 with its inaugural cohort of 17 individuals from local out-of-school time programs. Over the course of six months, cohort members participate in monthly workshops focused on various topics related to OST program leadership. The program culminates with participants sharing their Impact Project, a presentation on their reflections, take aways and action steps from their time in the program and how they intend to bring it to their organizations.