| | | "Shoutout to ACPS OSTP powerhouse duo, Crystal and Tamiko, who keep five OST programs running strong behind the scenes. With heart, hustle, and a whole lot of unseen effort, they make sure everything stays afloat—so our sites can deliver, our students can thrive, and our programs continue to earn the resources needed to grow. They are the engine behind the impact—turning vision into reality every single day." - Marisol Morales | | | | | | | "Big shoutout to the ARHA team at Jefferson-Houston and Ruby Tucker LINK Club! Your partnership and commitment to our students does not go unnoticed. The time, energy, and care you put into planning—especially those awesome field trips and summer experiences—truly make a difference. Because of you, our kids get opportunities they’ll remember and grow from. We appreciate all the behind-the-scenes work and the heart you bring every day!" - ACPS OST LINK Club | | | | | "Jen Wiser is a steady, thoughtful leader who helps turn great ideas into strong, effective programming. As Director of Programs, she plays an important role in shaping the quality of Move2Learn’s work, and the impact report specifically notes that she attended a national workshop on physical education and SEL integration to strengthen her leadership and deepen the program’s effectiveness. That kind of professional growth matters because it directly improves how the team supports schools, students, and educators.
Jen’s leadership shows up not just in what she knows, but in how she helps others grow. She has been instrumental as an essential piece to a team that has been building capacity through training, clearer systems, mentor support, and ongoing improvement. Her work helps ensure that movement-based learning is not just available, but implemented well, with care and intention. She helps create a culture where staff can learn, refine, and keep improving in service of students.
Jen’s leadership helps connect strategy to daily practice, which makes her especially valuable in a growing organization. She is a strong example of someone whose behind-the-scenes leadership has a visible ripple effect for students and staff alike." - Kurt Huffman | | | | | | "Shoutout to our partners at Community Lodgings, Inc-- Kate, Yensey, Rachel-- for the leadership they bring to their communities and the genuine care they show every single day to LINK club students. You wear countless hats—often balancing responsibilities within and beyond the program—but always lead with heart and a deep commitment to your students. Because of you, our youth don’t just attend—they connect, grow, and experience opportunities that truly make a difference." - ACPS LINK Club | | | | | | "Destiny not only exemplifies hard workmanship in her Data coordinator position she also takes lead in supporting her team and making sure that our needs are taken care of such as if we’re in need of important documents she’s responding back within a timely matter making sure we have what we need for that day, reaching out to the school on when certain events we’re trying to coordinate we can have for our students & parents which is stepping outside of her role ( Good with multi-tasking and being put under pressure when needed to step into other roles to support others when they’re not here) , supporting instructors on there lessons & giving good input etc." - Aje'Ne Thomas | | | | "David and Kenzie are Blue Sky Fund's afterschool program dream team! It has been incredible to watch them collaboratively manage ten different programs and partners, while also providing creative activity ideas and encouragement to all of our Adventure Staff. They both exude passion for what they do and work incredibly hard!" - Elspeth Collard | | | | "Lytisha does an exceptional job building meaningful relationships not only with the mentors, but also with the mentees and their families. She is a committed mentor leader who actively guides and supports other mentors in developing strong, effective relationships.
For example, when one of her mentees experienced the devastating loss of her mother, Lytisha showed an extraordinary level of care and compassion. She attended the mother’s funeral to support the mentee and her family during such a difficult time, demonstrating that her commitment extends far beyond scheduled sessions. Her presence was a reflection of her genuine desire to ensure the young person felt the love, stability, and support she so deeply needed.
Lytisha consistently models this level of intentionality by sharing practical strategies with other mentors, demonstrating how to build trust, show up authentically, and foster meaningful, lasting connections with both mentees and their families." - Chekesha White | | | | "Monica leads AHC’s College and Career Readiness Program with both heart and purpose. She is a compassionate and thoughtful supervisor who truly cares about her students and her team. Monica is a go-getter, always thinking about how to create meaningful, lasting impact for AHC youth. She is incredibly supportive and consistently shows up for her team in ways that matter. Her attention to detail, combined with her big-picture thinking, makes her a strong and thoughtful leader. She also has a way of inspiring those around her to think bigger and stay focused on what matters most for our students. Monica truly leads with heart, and we are so grateful to have her on our team!" - Milenka Samey | | | | "Andrew consistently steps up to go the extra mile for the kids he works with at Aspire and make them feel heard and included. Whether that’s preparing them to speak at public meetings with Arlington County, building their confidence in subjects where the kids we serve often struggle (like math), or supporting their innovative ideas (such as a new reward system of "Aspire Bucks" where they can practice their financial skills) – he is always there to support their growth and leadership!" - Anna Faulkner | | | | "Victoria blows us all away by staying on top of each student’s individual passions and interests, and has incredible patience for the little details that make our program so impactful. She makes sure that students feel seen and get the chance to participate in the learning opportunities that are most meaningful to them, and also ensures that all of the many moving pieces of our program work smoothly!" - Anna Faulkner | | | |
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