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Meet the Team

Our Executive Leadership


Royal Ramey
Chief Executive Officer
& Co-Founder

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Brandon Smith
Senior Advisor 
& Co-Founder

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Nicole Ataei
Director of Finance

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Demetreus Gonzales
Director of Programs

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Cari Pang Chen
Director of Innovation
and Strategy

Our Staff

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Daniel Allen
Buffalo Crew Member

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Ty Bailey
Communications Intern

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Anthony Bracy
Director of Employment Support & Alumni

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Antoine Brown
Buffalo Crew Member

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Aviance Contreras
Administrative Assistant
Buffalo Crew Member

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DaTon Harris
Superintendent,
Buffalo Handcrew

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Tailor Liedtke
Development and Communications Manager

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Cherise Murphy
Director of Career
Readiness Team

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Dr. Genevieve Rimer
Director of
Supportive Services

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Sean Sunahara
Training Director

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Jonala Vann
Crew Captain

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Kris Vaughn
Career Readiness Coordinator

Supporters & Partners

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