Advisory Board



Chair:

Vice Chair:

Barbara C. Brown

Sharnell Jackson

Members:

Mona Aliseo

Gary Arenson

Scott Bechtle

Cynthia Bloom

Joe Budano

Deborah Carpenter-Toye, Esq.

Mike Casey

Mitchel Chusid, Esq.

The Honorable Robert Collins

The Honorable Dorian Damoorgian

Basil Donato

Paul Dufresne

Doug Dunbar

Jim Dunn

Greg Edwards

Rose Faraone

Arnold Grevior, Esq.

Jan Jessup

Tim Leixner, Esq.

Gene Lussier

Edward Machek

Bo McClerkin, M.D.

Mike Mentis

Wanda Moran

Matthew E. Morrall, Esq.

Mario Munoz

Don Parham

Dr. Bill Penzer

Pam Rower

Brad Schafer

Steve Shannon

John Sherman

Melvin Stith

Michael J. Styles, Esq.

Gary Thomas

Linda Thomas

Kay Van Deusen

Dr. B. Harvey Wiener

Larry Wilson



Enrichment Events and Activities Committee

The Enrichment Events and Activities Committee focuses on broadening the perspective of the students while providing an atmosphere of cooperation and togetherness. Through our collective efforts, we expose the students to cultural, industrial and professional alternatives, which build the whole person and highlight the different options that are available in the community.

Chair:

Tim Leixner, Esq.

Co-Chair:

Mike Mentis

Members:

Joe Aliseo

Mona Gonzales

RoseMarie Gonzales

Gene Lussier

Wanda Moran

Matthew E. Morrall, Esq.

Mario Munoz

Don Parham

Pam Rower

John Sherman

Michael J. Styles, Esq.

Dr. B. Harvey Wiener



Job Preparation and Placement Committee

The Job Preparation and Placement Committee's objective is to prepare the students for job interviews and ultimately assist them in finding meaningful employment after graduation. This is accomplished through a series of job preparation workshops aimed at coaching the students on subjects including dress and grooming, the basics of filling out a job application and getting along with others in the workplace.


Chair:

Sharnell Jackson

Co-Chair:

Rose Faraone

Members:

Barbara Brown

Bernard Brown

Debra Caplan

Jim Crocker



Judicial Committee

The Judicial Committee provides assistance to students and graduates concerning legal issues and the justice system.


Members:

The Honorable Robert Collins

The Honorable Dorian Damoorgian

Arnold Grevior, Esq.



Needs and Advocacy Committee

The Needs and Advocacy Committee provides a resource for students and alumni who have special needs or who encounter problems while at YATC or while working after graduation. The Committee works with the Executive Director to evaluate each situation and develop a solution to be implemented in a timely manner.


Chair:

Larry Wilson

Members:

Mitchel Chusid, Esq.

Greg Edwards

William W. "Bo" McClerkin, M.D.



Speakers Committee

The Speakers Committee works with the staff to provide guest speakers who will offer information (e.g. banking, legal issues, etc.) or motivation through their life experiences to the students. Speakers have ranged from YATC alumni to professional athletes and community members.


Chair:

Matthew E. Morall, Esq.

Members:

Doug Dunbar

Dr. Bill Penzer

Dr. B. Harvey Wiener



Tutor Committee

The Tutor Committee provides an opportunity for volunteers to work one-on-one with students to improve their educational skills and assist them in obtaining the General Educational Development (GED) diploma.


Chair:

Summer Carrington

Members:

Barbara C. Brown

Christie Caliendo

Morris Castaneda

Basil Donato

Cestquea Graham

Jan Jessup

Kate Keyser

Mary Malval

John McNally

Gina Pacelli

Shea Rigg

Lisa Session

Beverly Smith

Debbie Stallings

Kay Van Deusen

Ron Virtue

Mary Kay Yacona

Bob Tigar