Leadership & Staff
Meet the GHOYC Steering Committee, staff, and youth leaders that shape our work.
GHOYC Steering Committee
Comprised of industry-wide leaders, the GHOYC Steering Committee guides the Collaborative’s priorities and supports implementation, actively engaging with youth leaders and partner organizations to identify service opportunities and offer solutions. Members represent nonprofit organizations, local government, and philanthropy.
Sharon Zachary, Co-Chair
Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries (ACAM)
Carolyn Watson, Co-Chair
William Stamps Farish Fund
Victoria Chen
BridgeYear
Stefanie Quintela
Career and Recovery Resources, Inc.
Bryant Black
Greater Houston Partnership
Edward Melton
Harris County Public Library
Dorian Cockrell
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Margaret Oser
United Way of Greater Houston
GHOYC Staff
Our team is passionate about driving the work of the GHOYC and fostering positive outcomes for young adults.
Adriana Wilson
GHOYC Managing Director
Camille Serelus
GHOYC Project Manager
Sid Short
GHOYC Coordinator
Sharmente Alexandre
GHOYC AmeriCorps VISTA
Young Adult Action Advisory Council
YAAAC—short for Young Adult Action Advisory Council—brings together youth voices to inform GHOYC decision making. Members are 18- to 24-year-olds in the Texas Gulf Coast Region who meet monthly to help develop solutions for important issues concerning Gen Z. YAAAC members receive valuable leadership experience and aid to develop their careers.
Jairo Zelaya
Jaqueline Hernandez
Angie Cherilyn
Daniela Williams
Noah Otote-Ingram
Evan Arratia
Diego Rivera
Melissa Melendez
Minchi Zhou