Youth Service America Announces Staff Promotions And Important New Hires

WASHINGTON – Youth Service America today announced several personnel developments including promotions, position enhancements, and new hires. These changes recognize and reward the talent and longevity of the YSA team, fortifying the organization’s position as the nation’s leadership engine for the youth service movement.

“We have an abundantly gifted and committed staff that deserves recognition,” said Steve Culbertson, President & CEO. “The board and I are grateful for their hard work and commitment to ensuring that all young people have the opportunity to be engaged as assets and resources in their communities.”

Staff promotions include:

• Silvia Blitzer Golombek, Ph.D. to Senior Vice President
• Zachary Shaw to Chief Financial Officer
• Robert Bisi to Vice President, Communications & Outreach
• Karen L. Daniel to Vice President, Global Youth Service Day
• Christina Wessell Batcheler to Director of Communications
• Daniel Hatcher to Director of Outreach

Staff Position Enhancements:

• Nandini Assar, Ph.D. to Manager, Grant Learning & Evaluation
• Julie Mancuso to Senior Manager, Strategic Grant Initiatives

New Hires:

• Jon Camfield as Director, Information Communication Technology
• Andraéa LaVant as Manager, Global Youth Service Day
• Angeline Mutima as Service-Learning Emerging Fellow

Youth Service America is an international nonprofit resource center that partners with thousands of organizations in more than 100 countries and is committed to increasing the quality and quantity of volunteer opportunities for young people ages 5-25, to serve locally, nationally, and globally. Founded in 1986, Youth Service America’s mission is to expand the impact of the youth service movement with communities, schools, corporations, and governments.

For more information: www.YSA.org.