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Meet Our Team

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At Follow My Steps, our leadership team operates from a shared set of values: Collaboration, Accountability, Impact, and Resilience.
 

These principles guide how we serve youth, support one another, and make strategic decisions. Together, we’re not just building programs — we’re building a movement rooted in purpose, trust, and long-term impact.

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Kashawn Sanders

Co-Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer
Executive Leadership

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Anthony Payne

Chief Strategy & Development Officer

Executive Leadership

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Hubert Thevenin Jr., CPA

Chief Financial Officer 

Executive Leadership

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Jayne Melendez

Director of Programming

Staff

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Leah Olivero

Program Manager 

Staff

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Catalina Herrera

Program Manager

Staff

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Jamillah Joy

Social Media Specialist 

Staff

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Crystal Cappas

Marketing Specialist

Staff

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Imani Payne

Outreach Coordinator

Staff

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Brendan Tassy

Community Relations Director
Board Member

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Frank Bruton

Lead Council

Board Member

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Michael Stanley

Engagement Director

Board Member

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Everett Handford

Director of Advocacy & Capital Growth.

Board Member

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Arnaldo Lassend

​Director of Creative Operations & Digital Strategy

Board Member

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OPEN

Join our Team!

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