Board of Directors
Youth On Their Own is led by a dynamic group of committed volunteers from a variety of professional backgrounds. The board provides governance, financial oversight, and strategic vision for the organization while also serving as ambassadors and advocates for YOTO in the community.
For information about joining the YOTO board, click here.
Katie Maxwell
President
Mark Papoccia
President Elect
Paola Ponce
Treasurer
Tasha Gamez
Secretary
Eric Dupree
Ragan Edwards
Stephanie Friend
Monica Kern
Meighan LaFata
Nancy Leslie
Patrick McLaughlin
Jesús Perez
Angela Pholphiboun
Cori Rodriguez
Leila Vega
Marian Conrad LaLonde
Ex-Officio
Elizabeth Slater, CEO
Ex-Officio
Board Committees
Advocacy
Ragan Edwards, Chair
Stephanie Friend
George Jacoby
Amanda Kippert
Linda Lopez
Katie Maxwell
Jesús Perez
Board Education
Stephanie Friend, Chair
Deja Foxx
Cori Rodriguez
Leila Vega
Tara Wieber
Finance
Paola Ponce, Chair
Scott Boling
Monica Kern
Mark Papoccia
Cori Rodriguez
Phillip Sullivan
Leila Vega
Governance
Tasha Gamez, Chair
Eric Dupree
Meighan LaFata
Nancy Leslie
Mark Papoccia
Angela Pholphiboun
Investment
Phillip Sullivan, Chair
Scott Cederburg
Bob Johnstone
David Kornberg
Angela Pholphiboun
Deb Salaiz
Stephanie Stevens
Technology
Patrick McLaughlin, Chair
Angela Pholphiboun
Dustin Crowl