BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Richard Roberts

Chairman of the Board

Red Stone Equity Partners, LLC

Werner Ahlers

Vice Chairman of the Board

Partner, Sullivan and Cromwell LLP

Tim Foley

Treasurer of the Board

Senior Managing Director, Greystar

Brooke Juniper

Secretary of the Board

Chief Executive Officer, Sage

Carole Artigiani

Global Kids Founder

and President Emerita

ex officio

Aimee Carter

Vice President, Corporate and CEO Programs

Council on Foreign Relations

Colin Edey

Vice President,

City National Bank

Chekesha Kidd

Founder & CEO, Kinumi, Inc.

Randolph Nelson

President, Sanguine Gas Exploration

David Saitowitz

Head of US Liquid Credit, Intermediate Capital Group PLC

Alice Takhtajan

Chief Financial Officer,

Nscale

Erik Umlauf

CFO for Chief Administrative Office,

JP Morgan Chase & Co.

DC Advisory Council

Anya Schmemann, Chair

Council on Foreign Relations

Daniel J. Barker, Halcyon

Aimee Carter, Council on Foreign Relations

Claire Casey, AARP

Desiree Cormier-Smith, The Alliance for

Diplomacy and Justice

Eric K. Federing, KPMG

Daria Grayer, Association of

American Medical Colleges

Rhonda Henderson, Achievement Network

Elise Labott Global Affairs Journalist; Zivvy News Founder

Natasha Lebedeva, NBC Universal

Anthony Nelson, Albright Stonebridge Group /

Dentons Global Advisors

Morgann Reeves, Deloitte

Nancy Sefko, Albright Stonebridge Group /

Dentons Global Advisors

Edwige Stephen, Accenture

Christopher Van Es, BlackRock

Senior Leadership

GK Staff Leadership Team

Executive Director of Global Kids

Dominique Jones

Executive Director since 2021, Dominique brings 25+ years of nonprofit and public sector leadership, including six years leading Boys & Girls Club of Harlem’s program expansion and COVID-19 response. Recognized as a City & State NY Women Power 100 honoree and 2023 NY Nonprofit Trailblazer, she oversees programs serving 10,000+ youth and educators in NYC and DC. Holds an M.A. in Urban Policy from The New School and a B.A. from Spelman College.

dominique@globalkids.org

Managing Director, Washington DC

Wida Amir

Wida Amir joined Global Kids in 2014 and currently serves as the Managing Director of Global Citizenship and the Washington, D.C. Program. She leads the strategic vision, program design, policy advocacy, and cross-sector partnerships that empower youth from underserved communities to grow as informed, engaged local and global leaders. Wida is a graduate of UC San Diego, a recipient of Columbia Business School’s Executive Leadership Program.

wida@globalkids.org

VP of Development

S. Derek Carroll

Samuel Derek joined Global Kids in 2023 with 20+ years in alumni relations and fundraising, having held leadership roles at The New School, The Cooper Union, Baruch College, East Side House Settlement, and Prep for Prep. Holds a B.S. from C.W. Post College, an M.S. from The New School, and an Executive Leadership Certificate from Parsons.

derek.carroll@globalkids.org

VP of IT and Operations

Alan Kaula

For over a decade, Alan has led technology and operations at Global Kids, drawing on 30+ years in tech and business management, including roles at Nokia, AT&T Wireless, and Platinum Supermodels India. Holds a B.B.A. in Computer Information Systems from Baruch College.

alan@globalkids.org

VP of Finance

Young Sook Na

With nearly three decades in the nonprofit sector, Young Sook oversees finance at Global Kids. Former Administrative Director at the MinKwon Center for Community Action, she began there as a volunteer, advancing advocacy and community service initiatives. Holds a B.B.A. in Accounting from Baruch College.

youngsook@globalkids.org

Director of Human Resources

Toni Gray-Hazlewood

Toni leads HR at Global Kids, with expertise in recruitment, performance management, and organizational development. Formerly a Site Director. She also interned at the Children’s Law Center in Washington DC. Holds a B.A. from John Jay College, an Masters in Legal Studies. from Washington University School of Law, SHRM certification, and SAC Credential.

toni@globalkids.org

Senior Director of Academics

Chaelee Dalton

Chaelee oversees academic, STEM, and college & career programs, with six+ years in nonprofit program development and evaluation. Holds a Physics degree from Pomona College.

chaelee.dalton@globalkids.org

Senior Director of School-Based Programs

Jacqueline Joseph

Jacqueline has seven+ years’ experience in youth development, specializing in immigrant youth and young women’s leadership. Holds a B.A. from Loyola University New Orleans, multiple nonprofit leadership certificates, and is pursuing an M.P.A. at SUNY Albany.

jacqueline.joseph@globalkids.org

Senior Director of SACC Programs

Olympia Wilson

With over a decade in youth development, Olympia designs quality programs for underserved NYC communities. Pursuing an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership at Nation University.

olympia@globalkids.org

Senior Director of Practice and Impact

Diamond Butler

Diamond has led youth programs at the United Palace, YMCA of Greater New York, and served in the Peace Corps in Comoros. A Cheyney University political science graduate, she brings experience in international affairs, political campaigns, and service-learning initiatives.

diamond@globalkids.org

Senior Director of DC Programs

Libby Hill

For over a decade, Libby has played a key leadership role in growing Global Kids programs in Washington, DC She holds a BA in International Studies and Political Science from Muhlenberg College and an MA in Conflict Transformation from SIT Graduate School. Libby brings extensive youth development, peacebuilding, and global experience to her work at GK.

libby@globalkids.org