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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
Kathryn Megan Albino, Microsoft
Kodjo Aluka, Aluksons Business Solutions
Craig Keeys, Group Vice President, Infiniti Worldwide
DJ Diesel, Foreign Affairs Events
Peter Fitzpatrick, Columbia College Chicago
Suzi Glassman, Herrendorf Foundation
Wade Gotwals, Lab Yoga
Ryan Jacobs GS Apparel Printing
Dustin Kendrick, Guaranteed Karma
Paige Spychalski, Mugsy Jeans
Blaise VonBruchhaeuser, Minorities in Logistic
Mickey Wozniak, Cine City studios (Advisory)
John O'Donnell, Pro Bono Attorney
Michele Smith, Former Alderman
Leigh Weber, OT Cyber
Lesley Martinez, Cntxtr Marketing
Barry A. Benson, Principal, Greater Reach Consulting
Lisa Seigneur, Founder/CEO, Metro Growth Consulting
YBF JUNIOR LEADERS
Carson Crochet
Olympio Aluka
Damonte Molette
Jerome Hale
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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