Verneé Green
Verneé joined Mikva Challenge in April 2018. Verneé Green has over 25 years of experience in the education and nonprofit sectors,...
Read MoreJill Bass
Jill taught in Chicago and New York City public schools for 13 years and was a Mikva teacher for much of that time....
Read MoreSiobhan Hunter
Siobhan, a native of the Chicago area, joined Mikva Challenge in 2024 and leads the vision and strategy for our fundraising and...
Read MoreFatima Afzal
Fatima is Mikva Challenge’s C3 (College, Career, and Civic Connections) Manager. In her role, she supports students in their summer programs...
Read MoreKarla Morin Castilla
Karla’s passion for social justice and youth voice began when as a teen she met with her alderman to express the...
Read MoreKayla Cruz
As an inner-city kid and the eldest of seven, Kayla developed a passion for positive youth development at a young age....
Read MoreHeather Davis
Heather Davis has over 20 years of experience working in nonprofits, including operations, back office support services, community engagement, communications/marketing, event...
Read MoreJames Fields
James is a Mikva alumnus and is extremely passionate about sharing his life experiences to empower young men and women. He...
Read MoreCathy Gault
Cathy is a multifaceted professional serving as Office Manager. With a robust background in education, she has honed her skills around...
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