
Meet Our Team

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.

Kashawn Sanders
Co-Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer
Executive Leadership

Anthony Payne
Chief Strategy & Development Officer
Executive Leadership

Hubert Thevenin Jr., CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Executive Leadership

Jayne Melendez
Director of Programming
Staff

Leah Olivero
Program Manager
Staff

Catalina Herrera
Program Manager
Staff

Jamillah Joy
Social Media Specialist
Staff

Crystal Cappas
Marketing Specialist
Staff

Imani Payne
Outreach Coordinator
Staff

Brendan Tassy
Community Relations Director
Board Member

Frank Bruton
Lead Council
Board Member

Michael Stanley
Engagement Director
Board Member



