Organizational Leadership
The core leadership team guiding Dream It Forward’s strategy, program execution, and long-term growth, ensuring every initiative aligns with the organization’s mission and values.

Yaminah Childress, J.D.
Executive Director

Shania Dion
Assistant Director
Our Advisors
Meet our Advisory Board
Dream It Forward Foundation is supported by a mission-aligned advisory board helping strengthen our programs, protect our youth-centered approach, and expand community impact through mentorship, education, and mental wellness support.

Desiree Steinle
Head of Global Commercial Automation

Dr. Yemaya Bordain
Technology Strategist, Board Executive

Tracy Grondine
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Safiyah Malvin
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Dr. Xavier Clark
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R. Scott Connolly
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Youth Advisors
Meet our Youth Advisory Board
Dream It Forward Foundation is supported by a dedicated Youth Advisory Board made up of young leaders who help shape our programs, strengthen our youth-centered approach, and ensure the voices of young people remain at the heart of our work. Through their insights, lived experiences, and leadership, Youth Advisors help advance our mission of supporting youth through mentorship, education, mental wellness, and community engagement.

Madison Montgomery
Youth Advisor

Prakhar Pranjwal
Youth Advisor
