Who we are
“Our people are everything. Many of our coaches have masters degrees and accomplished careers in their fields. From pastry chefs and architects to certified public accountants, collectively we are a powerful resource for youth.”
Kristina Freeman
Executive Director
Kris Freeman is the Executive Director of Youthentity, an organization focused on empowering youth through career awareness and financial literacy. With a strong background in sales and sales operations from her tenure at Xerox and Compucom, Kris brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the role. She has served as a board member, volunteer, and district manager for Junior Achievement and The Junior League both with a youth education focus similar to Youthentity. Kris holds a B.S. in Marketing from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Passionate about youth development in Financial Literacy and Career Awareness, Kris is dedicated to advancing Youthentity's mission and making a lasting impact in the community. Contact Kris
STAFF
Greg Beachey, Career Academy Program Director
Miriam Flores, Accounting & Business Operation Director
Samantha Freese, Financial Literacy Program Director and Marketing Director
Program Staff
Dr. Oneal Bogan, Animal Care Academy Manager
Joe Daboul, Lead Chef Instructor
Ben Kite, Construction Instructor
Melanie Luther, Health Occupations Academy Manager
Mariana Chissum, Communications and Family Engagement Coordinator
Matt Maier, Chef Instructor
Cheryl Turpin, Financial Literacy Program Manager
Financial Literacy Program Facilitators:
Summit & Eagle
James Thomason
Front Range
Brian Palmeri
Roaring Fork
Ellie Kershow
Grand Junction
Michelle Krug
Board of Directors
Tom Kenning, Chair
Jan Koorn, Treasurer
Phil Clay, Secretary
Barb McMahon
Bonnie Hoffman
Brady Emans
Gerry McDaniel
Ian Bays
Kirsten Petre McDaniel
Lucas Warth
Matthew Owings
Mark Gould
Roger Sheffield