Our Team
Yvonne Fry
CEO
Drives strategic vision and manages growth, impact and partnerships
Chrissy Lewis
Chief of Staff
Facilitates day-to-day operations to ensure results, efficiencies and follow-through
Heather Castle
Vice President of Community Engagement and Partnerships
Leads strategic community partnerships to foster collaboration, advance our mission, and maximize community impact
Sarah LeMaster
Senior District Director
Implementing impactful program initiatives across East Tampa, East Hillsborough, Plant City, and South Hillsborough school communities
Natalie Melillo
Senior Director of Major Gifts & Corporate Partnerships
Responsible for securing major philanthropic gifts and building strategic corporate partnerships to advance the organization’s mission
Ayla Horan
Director of Workforce Education Advancement
Leading curriculum and resource development for both The Future Career Academy and Best Florida Jobs
Jillian Antonio
District Director
Implementing impactful program initiatives across Northwest Hillsborough, Northeast Hillsborough, Central Tampa, and South Tampa school communities
Yasmeen Neuman
Director of Event Engagement & Volunteers
Oversees planning and execution of events while leading volunteer engagement to enhance community involvement and organizational impact
Chris Cox
Creative Director
Oversees the creation of creative assets and messaging
