YouthBuild Newark is run by a talented group of individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our young people, and their communities-at-large.
Robert Clark
Founder and Executive Director
Robert Clark is the first YouthBuild graduate to found a YouthBuild program. A graduate of YouthBuild Boston and Public Allies, he has over 18 years of experience in youth development and organizational development. Prior to founding YBN, Robert served as a Technical Assistance Contractor for YouthBuild USA – the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) national technical assistance provider. As a result of his experience, Robert has lent his expertise to the local education authority to help create a long-term strategy for alternative education and comprehensive high schools that can appropriately meet non-traditional youth’s needs.
SanDonna Jones
Deputy Executive Director
SanDonna Jones has 19 years of experience in: administration; fundraising; resource and organizational development; and strategic planning. Responsible for the agency’s human resources, overall operations, contract management, and development.
Darrell Price
Program Director
Darrell Price is a former New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) staffer who possesses over nineteen (19) years of programming experience. In 2013, Darrell was inducted into the YouthBuild USA Directors Fellows Program, a 2-year professional development, leadership learning, and personal support program for fourteen (14) committed YouthBuild directors from across the country.
Leonie Alexandre
Controller
Leonie Alexandre has 10 years of experience in public accounting for nonprofit, financial services and manufacturing agencies. She is responsible for the management and oversight of budgetary planning, financial management systems, internal controls and reports, external reporting, and directs all financial audits.
31 Central Staff
Academic Instructor
Data Assistant
Program Administrator
Academic Instructor
Construction Intern
Case Manager
Program Manager
Construction Manager
Vocational Instructor
Senior Vocational Instructor
Academic Instructor
Program Director
Construction Intern
60 Park Place Staff
Grants Analyst
Controller
Office Manager
Development and Communications Manager
Founder and Executive Director
Deputy Executive Director
Director of Graduate Services
Staff Accountant
Newark Leadership Academy Staff
Life Skills Coordinator
Director of Student Services