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Board of Directors
Adem Aluka
Executive Director/Founder
Michael Smith
Department Chair, Prince George’s Community College
Jesse White
Former Secretary Of State of Illinois
Honorary Member
Gianna Funkhouser
Owner and McDonald's operator
Larry Lewis
Aetna CVS Government affairs
YBF Advisory Council
Kodjo Aluka, Aluksons Business Solutions
Peter Fitzpatrick, Columbia College Chicago
Suzi Glassman, Herrendorf Foundation
Wade Gotwals, Lab Yoga
Mickey Wozniak, Cine City studios
John O'Donnell, Pro Bono Attorney
Michele Smith, Former Alderman
Leigh Weber, OT Cyber
Brian Wilneff, Alpha Metaverse Technology (CEO)
Emily Miller, Amazon
Jessica Choe, Classical Pianist and score music composer
Victoria Taylor, CPS Science curriculum designer
YBF’s governing board meets quarterly, handling financial oversight and governance items.
Our very active YBF advisory council offers input and support on YBF's programs and fundraising.
Board assignments have a 6-month term.
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