Charles Johnson (he/him) brings more than 15 years of nonprofit experience working with youth to the position, including work in juvenile justice, public health and experiential education. Prior to his current role, Johnson managed a continuous quality improvement intervention for local youth serving organizations. Johnson is certified as a Trauma Informed Care trainer, in addition to certifications from the David P. Weikart Center in Youth Work Methods and Social and Emotional Learning.

Melanie (she/her) has been working with mission-based organizations in nonprofit, government, and education for more than 8 years. She has a Master's in Women's and Gender Studies and has held positions in human services, research, reproductive justice, and anti-domestic violence advocacy.