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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
John O'Donnell, Pro Bono Attorney
Michele Smith, Former Alderman
Jessica Choe, Classical Pianist and score music composer
Peter Fitzpatrick, Columbia College community engagement
Jordan Foster, Radio Host
Tristan Sumpter, Business Development
William Smith, Technology development
Raj Desai, Dentist
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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