FOUNDER/PRESIDENT

Tasha, a resilient leader and founder of Youth Rising has a life-long passion for championing underdogs and marginalized communities, making a positive impact across the country.

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Sasha specializes in building streamlined systems, improving internal processes, and strengthening cross-department communication to create clarity and stability in fast-moving environments.

VP OF RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Brooke brings over a decade of institutional giving experience from a diverse array of nonprofit agencies, coupled with a passion for change and fostering healthy communities.

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS

David Borchers is the Director of Community Relations and Partnerships at Youth Rising, where he focuses on building meaningful partnerships that expand opportunities for youth. With a background in nonprofit development, event strategy, and community engagement, he is driven to create lasting impact.

MARKETING MANAGER

Miten serves as Marketing Manager at Youth Rising, where he leads strategy, storytelling, and media initiatives across multiple sites. With a background in film and nonprofit marketing, he believes that strong stories build strong communities.

CONTROLLER

To enhance financial oversight and stability, we have brought on board an external CPA/Controller, Kelly Polk. Kelly joins us with nearly a decade of expertise in accounting, auditing, and financial consulting.