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.

  • Headshot of Afsaneh Haddadian

    Afsaneh Haddadian

    Grants and Program Reporting Manager

  • Headshot of Allie Steinberg

    Allie Steinberg

    Diversion Workshop Coordinator

  • Headshot Braylon Oliver

    Braylon Oliver

    Director of Development

  • Headshot of Chase Gawiran

    Chase Gawiran

    Diversion Manager

  • 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 Jennifer Gray

    Jennifer Gray

    Chief of People

  • Headshot of Jesus Mendoza

    Jesus Mendoza

    Program Coordinator, School-Based Diversion

  • Headshot of Kevin Franklin

    Kevin Franklin

    CHOOSE Freedom Navigator

  • Headshot of Lamaria Pope

    LaMaria Pope

    Programs Coordinator

  • Headshot of Lisa Byoune

    Lisa Byoune

    CHOOSE Freedom Navigator

  • 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

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