Verneé Green
Verneé joined Mikva Challenge in April 2018. Verneé Green has over 25 years of experience in the education and nonprofit sectors,...
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Jill Bass
Jill taught in Chicago and New York City public schools for 13 years and was a Mikva teacher for much of that time....
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Fatima Afzal
Fatima is Mikva Challenge’s C3 (College, Career, and Civic Connections) Manager. In her role, she supports students in their summer programs...
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Karla Morin Castilla
Karla’s passion for social justice and youth voice began when as a teen she met with her alderman to express the...
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Kayla Cruz
As an inner-city kid and the eldest of seven, Kayla developed a passion for positive youth development at a young age....
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James Fields
James is a Mikva alumnus and is extremely passionate about sharing his life experiences to empower young men and women. He...
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Meghan Goldenstein
Meghan came to Mikva in 2010 following previous work as a children’s librarian, a teacher, and a field organizer during the 2008...
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Crystal Gordon
Crystal Gordon is a native Washingtonian, who has been in the educational arena for 13 years. She attended Benedict College in...
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Justine Hipsky
With a background in the performing arts, political science, and education, Justine believes that a more just society will arrive when...
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