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Meet the Board of Directors

  • LaToya s. Brinson

    CEO

    LaToya S. Brinson

    LaToya Brinson is the Founder and CEO of B.U. NFP. With a background in child welfare, clinical

    research, and community leadership, she leads initiatives that empower youth, families, and

    communities through mentorship, leadership development, and opportunity exposure.

  • Vice President

    Angela Jones

    Angela Jones brings more than 20 years of experience in child welfare and community service. As Vice

    President of B.U. NFP, she helps guide leadership decisions and supports initiatives that strengthen

    families and empower youth.

  • Treasurer (Since 2019)

    Thomas Robinson M.A

    Thomas Robinson is a community leader and program coordinator with City Colleges of Chicago. He

    supports workforce development and educational opportunities while helping guide mentoring initiatives

    for B.U. NFP.

  • Secretary

    Teonna Johnson B.S.

    Tiana Johnson is an administrative professional with extensive experience in operations and program

    coordination. She supports mentoring initiatives and governance efforts within B.U. NFP.

Meet the Leadership Team

  • Executive Director

    Elle Bertrand brings a strong background in behavioral health, clinical psychology, and

    trauma-informed care. She supports program leadership and helps guide youth development initiatives

    within B.U. NFP.

  • Chief IT Director

    Kenneth Gordon is a cybersecurity professional with experience in security operations, threat detection,

    and incident response. He helps guide B.U. NFP’s technology infrastructure and cybersecurity strategy.

  • Jetoun Brown M.A.

    Community Liasson

    Jetoun Brown is an educator and youth advocate committed to community engagement, leadership

    development, and supporting programs that create opportunities for young people.

  • Lakiylah Mitchell B.S.

    Executive Administrative Assistance

    Lakiylah Mitchell is a nationally certified pharmacy professional and U.S. Air Force veteran with

    experience in healthcare operations, medication safety, and patient support.

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