Staff - Mikva Challenge

Verneé joined Mikva Challenge in April 2018. Verneé Green has over 25 years of experience in the education and nonprofit sectors,...

Jill taught in Chicago and New York City public schools for 13 years and was a Mikva teacher for much of that time....

Fatima is Mikva Challenge’s C3 (College, Career, and Civic Connections) Manager. In her role, she supports students in their summer programs...

Karla’s passion for social justice and youth voice began when as a teen she met with her alderman to express the...

As an inner-city kid and the eldest of seven, Kayla developed a passion for positive youth development at a young age....

Kayla joined Mikva Challenge as an apprentice from Public Allies in October 2021, and adopted her full-time role as the Citywide...

James is a Mikva alumnus and is extremely passionate about sharing his life experiences to empower young men and women. He...

Meghan came to Mikva in 2010 following previous work as a children’s librarian, a teacher, and a field organizer during the 2008...

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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