CHOOSE 180 Team

Our team is intentionally made up of people with lived experience from the communities we serve. We are a diverse group of leaders with different skills and experiences that come together through a passion to serve young people.

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    Afsaneh Haddadian

    Grants and Program Reporting Manager

  • Headshot of Alice Gateri

    Alice Gateri

    Accountant

  • Headshot of Allie Steinberg

    Allie Steinberg

    Diversion Workshop Coordinator

  • Headshot Braylon Oliver

    Braylon Oliver

    Director of Development

  • Headshot of Chase Gawiran

    Chase Gawiran

    Restorative Community Pathways, Community Navigator

  • Headshot of Christina Umali

    Christina Umali

    Teaching & Advancement Project Manager

  • Headshot of Daicia Mestas

    Daicia Mestas

    Expressive Arts Therapist

  • Headshot of Dante Thomas

    Dante Thomas

    Program Coordinator, School-Based Diversion

  • Headshot of Darius Thompson

    Darius Thompson

    Mental Health Specialist

  • Headshot of Deja Strother

    Deja Strother

    Aftercare Success Coordinator

  • Headshot of Durell Green

    Durell Green

    CHOOSE Freedom Program Manager

  • Headshot of Edoukou Assouan

    Edoukou Assouan

    Communications & Marketing Manager

  • Headshot of Evangejalynn Rund⁩

    Evangejalynn Rund⁩

    ⁨Program Coordinator, School-Based Diversion

  • Headshot of Henok Gebreyohannes

    Henok Gebreyohannes

    Restorative Community Pathways, Community Navigator

  • Headshot of Jasmin Tucker

    Jasmin Tucker

    Director of Grants Strategy and Impact

  • Headshot of Jayanna Volle

    Jayanna Volle

    Chief of Communications

  • Headshot of Jennifer Gray

    Jennifer Gray

    Chief of People

  • Headshot of Jesus Mendoza

    Jesus Mendoza

    Program Coordinator, School-Based Diversion

  • Headshot of Julissa Sanchez

    Julissa Sanchez

    Director of Advocacy

  • Headshot of Kanani Parish

    Kanani Parish

    School-Based Diversion, Program Manager

  • Headshot of Kevin Franklin

    Kevin Franklin

    CHOOSE Freedom Navigator

  • Headshot of Lamaria Pope

    Lamaria Pope

    Programs Coordinator

  • Headshot of Michael Witherspoon

    Michael Witherspoon

    Community Engagement
    Manager

  • Headshot of Michelle Hurd

    Michelle Hurd

    Operations Manager

  • Headshot of Nneka Payne

    Nneka Payne

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Headshot of Robert Sappington

    Robert Sappington

    Chief of Finance

  • Headshot of Seth Davis

    Seth Davis

    Program Coordinator, School-Based Diversion

Board of Directors

Interested in joining the CHOOSE 180 Board of Directors? We're currently accepting interest forms and reviewing potential board members on a rolling basis.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Nneka Payne at npayne@choose180.org 

Board Interest Form
Board Interest Form