Who we are
Kristina Freeman
Executive Director
Kris Freeman is the Executive Director of Youthentity. With a strong background in sales and sales operations from her tenure at Xerox and Compucom, Kris brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the role. She has served as a board member, volunteer, and district manager for Junior Achievement and The Junior League both with a youth education focus similar to Youthentity. Kris holds a B.S. in Marketing from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Passionate about youth development in Financial Literacy and Career Awareness, Kris is dedicated to advancing Youthentity's mission and making a lasting impact in the community. Contact Kris
Leadership
Miriam Flores, Finance and Operations Director
Bret Moyer, Career Academy Director
Program Staff
Bennett Branson, Real Estate, Finance and Entrepreneurship Academy Instructor
Mariana Chissum, Communications and Family Engagement Coordinator
Alice Cleaver, Intern
Melanie Luther, Health Occupations Academy Instructor
Matt Maier, Chef Instructor
Eric Palmer, Chef Instructor
Taryn Pearce, High5 Program Manager
Cheryl Turpin, Financial Literacy Program Manager
Financial Literacy Program Facilitators:
Michelle Krug
Brian Palmeri
Our people are everything. Many of our coaches have masters degrees and accomplished careers in their fields. From pastry chefs and realtors to healthcare providers, collectively we are a powerful resource for youth.
Board of Directors
Matthew Owings, Chair
Jan Koorn, Treasurer
Phil Clay, Secretary
Ian Bays
Brady Emans
Mark Gould
Barb McMahon
Kirsten Petre McDaniel
Roger Sheffield
Lucas Warth