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

Christie Bruner

Chief growth & partnerships officer

Leads WDP's strategic partnerships, business development, and community engagement efforts to expand the organization's reach, impact, and long-term sustainability

Sarah LeMaster

Senior District Director & Strategic communications
Leads impactful program delivery across South Hillsborough schools while providing strategic leadership to strengthen the District Director team, drive communications, and support scalable growth

Ayla Horan

district Director i Director of Workforce Education Advancement

Implementing impactful program initiatives across Central and South Tampa, while leading curriculum and resource development

darwin rivera

District Director

Implementing impactful program initiatives across Plant City, East Tampa, and East Hillsborough

lauren francis

District director i workforce pathways & partnerships

Implementing impactful program initiatives across Northwest and Northeast Hillsborough, while supporting school and business partnerships that connect students and adult job seekers to meaningful training opportunities

Yasmeen Neuman

Director of DONOR & Event Engagement

Oversees donor cultivation and signature events to deepen relationships, grow philanthropic support, and advance the organization's mission

Rick Mcclintock

STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT Director

Responsible for building partnerships and securing resources to expand impact and support long-term growth

WENDY BRILL

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY & CIVIC PARTNERSHIPS

Leads engagement with community organizations and civic leaders to strengthen collaboration and partnership

Chris Cox

Creative Director
Oversees the creation of creative assets and messaging