• Meet the Board

Rusty Clifton
Founder, President

Steph Ott
Co-Founder, Executive Director
Steph Ott uses education to bring about important social change. She has experience in non-profit work, teaching, training, research, and curriculum design.

Mindy Young
Board Member
Mindy B. Young is a passionate entrepreneur, educator, and non-profit leader with a unique blend of artistic vision and strategic leadership. She is a community organizer advocating for equality, mental health, arts, and education.

Ben Gibbs
Board Member
Dr. Gibbs studies the impact of child poverty on educational outcomes. He also focuses on parenting, public health, and community issues and has a deep concern for improving how we think about incarceration in America. Dr. Gibbs is a co-founder of the applied sociology consultancy Socio.

Bronwen Dromey
Board Member
Bronwen Dromey is an experienced attorney with a strong foundation in criminal law and the justice system, and a proven track record as corporate counsel. She is committed to fairness, equity, and meaningful local engagement.