Meet the Ybb BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Amenyonah Bossman
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Youth Build Boston embodies the African proverb, "It takes a village to raise a child," demonstrating a deep commitment to empowering youth in the heart of Boston. I've seen remarkable young women and men walk through its doors, gaining confidence and essential skills in the construction industry, which they then bring back to their communities.
As a Youth Build Boston board member, I feel honored to be a village keeper for Youth Build, ensuring it remains a vital resource for individual and community growth and success.
Melinda Giovengo
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I have been involved with the YouthBuild Movement for over thirty years. YouthBuild focuses on young people the traditional systems have failed. The focus on creating REAL pathways out of poverty by giving youth living wage job training and the personal skills to fully participate in the community in proactive positive ways is unique. Having worked in youth development services for 40 years YouthBuild is the most comprehensive and successful I have experienced throughout my career.
Kenneth A. Willis
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YouthBuild Boston’s programming and wrap around social services serve as a vehicle to transform the lives of youth so that they can earn a livable wage in the construction and trades industry, give back to their local communities, and be productive members of society.
David C. Harris
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As a former educator, I know that traditional academic education is not for everyone. The incredible team at YouthBuild Boston continues to open the opportunity to pursue high paying careers (that will not be replaced with AI) for young people in the City of Boston. The communities we serve would otherwise have limited options to experience a middle class or better lifestyle.
Frank Burt
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YouthBuild Boston is committed to providing training and support to youth so they can use their skills to pursue rewarding careers in the construction and design industries to support themselves and their communities. As a Board member, I am proud be be able to further this important work.
Troy Depeiza
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Amanda Forde
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At YouthBuild Boston, we believe in the transformative power of education and hands-on experience to unlock the potential in every young person. By providing the tools, skills, and support they need, we not only help build careers but also stronger, more resilient communities. It’s a privilege to support an organization that empowers our youth to shape their future and the future of Boston. I encourage others to join us in supporting YouthBuild Boston—by investing in these young leaders, we are investing in the future of our neighborhoods and our city.
Charles “Chuck” Borstel
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Development Committee
Programs Committee
Governance Committee
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Jeanine Armitstead
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Development Committee
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Matt Grosshandler
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kahlil olmstead
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Leroy Browne
Jill Lacey Griffin
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I have seen firsthand how Youth Build Boston opens the door to opportunity and transforms lives of young men and women living in poverty through the introduction of new careers in the building trades. Youth Build’s caring staff mentor and teach participants academic, leadership, professional and technical skills through hands on skills building. I am committed to ensuring the program deepens it’s impact.
derrick chery
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Edward “tony” Ransom
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Edward “Tony” Ransom, AIA, NOMA, CCM, LEED AP, BOC Lvl. 1, has spent over 42 years providing architectural and construction services. He moved to Boston in 1976 to attend the Boston Architectural College, where he received his Bachelor’ s Degree. After working for several large, and small firms in the Boston area, he opened his own company, the Ransom Design Studio, in 1989. He has performed design and construction services for the renovation of approximately 950 units of housing, a community health care center, accessibility and interior design projects. In 2005, his inclinations toward Program and Project Management led him to alter his career path and focus on being an Owner’s Project Manager. Today Mr. Ransom is the Deputy Director for Energy & Sustainability at the MA Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance. As the Deputy Director for this program, Mr. Ransom is charged with managing the implementation of energy and water conservation, sustainability, resiliency and decarbonization measures within new construction and renovation projects for the Commonwealth’s many agencies. He works to implement these improvements throughout the Commonwealth’s 600+ facilities, and 4,300+ active buildings, which comprise approximately 66 million square feet. Mr. Ransom is a member of the American Institute of Architects, Boston Society for Architecture, and is the President of the Boston Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (BosNOMA.). He also serves the Commonwealth as a member of the Boston Society of Architects’ Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Network MA Board of Registration of Architects.
Liem Tran
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Melvin A. Vieira Jr.
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YouthBuild holds a special place in my heart because it empowers young men and women in the community, giving them a chance to succeed when the odds are against them. It equips them with lifelong skills to support themselves and build better futures. What truly stands out is the dedication of the staff, who give far more than 100%—showing these young individuals that they aren’t just there for a paycheck, but to make a lasting impact.
Shelley Webster
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First and foremost, YBB’s track record of success in preparing Boston’s young men and women for careers in the construction industry is unmatched. The guidance, training, and direction that the students and pre-apprentices receive is relevant and sincere, and each time we bring students to job sites our construction partners comment on how engaged and focused the groups are. Additionally, the staff are deeply committed to YBB’s students and mission, and do a fantastic job engaging, strategizing, and partnering with industry partners like InOrder. There are lots of different ways for us to engage with YBB, such as PA and Designery, which means that for any project IOB is involved in there is usually an opportunity to partner.
Keep up the great work, and I look forward to our continued partnership!
Jock Payten
“ I have been involved in the YouthBuild movement for more than thirty years. YouthBuild serves young people whom traditional systems have failed, with a deliberate focus on creating real, sustainable pathways out of poverty. By combining living-wage job training with the development of critical personal, civic, and leadership skills. YouthBuild equips young people to fully participate in their communities in proactive and positive ways. Over the course of my forty-year career in youth development services, YouthBuild stands out as the most comprehensive and consistently successful model I have encountered. ”