America’s Promise Alliance is guided by a talented, committed, and diverse group of leaders.

Meet Our Team

  • A portrait of Sadiq Ali, Vice President of Alliance Community at America's Promise Alliance

    Sadiq Ali

    Vice President of Alliance Community

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  • Sam Battan

    Sam Battan

    Denver Executive Director

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  • A portrait of Cierra Burnett, Manager of Alliance Growth at America's Promise Alliance

    Cierra Burnett

    Director of Partner City Community

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  • Jasmine Burton

    Jasmine Burton

    Atlanta Executive Director

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  • A portrait of Rosie M. Connor, Vice President of Development at America's Promise Alliance

    Rosie M. Connor

    Vice President of Development

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  • A portrait of Danisha Dumornay, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at America's Promise Alliance

    Danisha Dumornay

    Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives

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  • A portrait of Ariana Eggleston, Manager of Alliance Growth at America's Promise Alliance

    Ariana Eggleston

    Manager of Alliance Growth

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  • Portrait of Sean Flanagan, Vice President of Research and Evaluation at America's Promise Alliance

    Sean Flanagan

    Vice President of Research and Evaluation

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  • Portrait of Esmeralda Gaton, Director of Alliance Engagement at America's Promise Alliance

    Esmeralda Gaton

    Director of Alliance Engagement

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  • Portrait of Andrea Glauber, Director of Collective Action at America's Promise Alliance

    Andrea Glauber

    Director, Collective Action

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  • Portrait of Azure Grimes, Director of Alliance Production at America's Promise Alliance

    Azure Grimes

    Director of Alliance Production

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  • Portrait of Emma Kornfeld-Knapp, Director of Alliance Programming at America's Promise Alliance

    Emma Kornfeld-Knapp

    Director of Alliance Programming

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  • Portrait of Enjuelle Livingston, Senior Director of Operations & Infrastructure at America's Promise Alliance

    Enjuelle Livingston

    Senior Director of Operations & Infrastructure

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  • Portrait of Laura Mitchell, Director of Alliance Learning & Insights

    Laura Mitchell

    Director of Alliance Learning & Insights

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  • Portrait of Ruthie Moore, Director, Alliance Programming

    Ruthie Moore

    Director, Alliance Programming

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  • Daniella Morello

    Daniella Morello

    Chief of Staff

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  • Portrait of Alyssa Mutryn, Director of Development

    Alyssa Mutryn

    Director of Development

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  • Portrait of Mike O’Brien, Chief Executive Officer

    Mike O’Brien

    Chief Executive Officer

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  • Portrait of Lori Pica, Controller

    Lori Pica

    Controller

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  • Sarah Place

    Sarah Place

    Vice President of Pathways

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  • Portrait of Melissa Ponce, Director, Alliance Programming

    Melissa Ponce

    Director, Alliance Programming

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  • Headshot of Parvathi Santhosh-Kumar, Vice President of Community Impact

    Parvathi Santhosh-Kumar

    Vice President of Community Impact

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  • Portrait of Marco Sausa, Director of Research & Evaluation

    Marco Sausa

    Director of Research & Evaluation

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  • Portrait of Maureen Scully, Director of Executive Office

    Maureen Scully

    Director of Executive Office

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  • Portrait of Lindsey Seltzer, Vice President of Communications

    Lindsey Seltzer

    Vice President of Communications

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  • Portrait of Jordyn Smith, Senior Director of Communications

    Jordyn Smith

    Senior Director of Communications

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  • Portrait of Cynthia Straughter, Senior Director of Administration

    Cynthia Straughter

    Senior Director of Administration

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  • Portrait of Michelle Thomas, Director of Alliance Engagement

    Michelle Thomas

    Director of Alliance Engagement

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  • Portrait of Nithi Thomas, Vice President of Alliance Programming

    Nithi Thomas

    Vice President of Alliance Programming

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  • Sherese Ward

    Sherese Ward

    Vice President, Partner Cities

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  • Noemi Wierwille

    Noemi Wierwille

    Chief Operating Officer

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Why We Do the Work

  • Portrait of Andrea Glauber, Director of Collective Action

    "I have always been passionate about working with young people and having a positive impact on my community. I was drawn to this role supporting APA’s collective action work, because all of our Alliance community members are working in such creative and innovative ways to empower young people. I believe that launching these new, multi-org collaborations will amplify that work and shape the youth-serving social sector into a space that is more equitable and effective."

    Andrea Glauber, Director of Collective Action

  • Portrait of Jaclyn Pinero, CEO of uAspire

    "What makes the Alliance so special, is the courage that each leader brings into the space. It’s not easy to talk about the challenges that we face in our own individual bodies of work, but everyone is in it for the same reason. There is no ego. There is no competitiveness."

    Jaclyn Piñero, CEO, uAspire

  • Portrait of Steven Colon, CEO, Bottom Line

    "APA builds communities of peers to support better practice sharing and avoidance of 'reinventing the wheel'. The Alliance promotes collaboration and partnership across orgs by helping them create foundational relationships and trust."

    Steven Colón, CEO, Bottom Line

  • Portrait of Marc Lesser, National Academy Foundation, VP Research and Technology

    "There was a time when mission-driven work could reach all of its potential in small, local, disconnected silos. And while so many orgs strive to maintain those "close" place-based values, the greatest challenges of our time require connection and cooperation. I think that is the potential of this network and why I'm excited to dig in."

    Marc Lesser, National Academy Foundation, VP Research and Technology