About Us
The Youth Leadership Association works to prepare the next generation of community, civic, and business leaders in Ohio and West Virginia. Our five pillars are: Leadership, Character, Service, Entrepreneurship, and Philanthropy. Through our local YLA Chapters and a variety of engaging programs, we provide opportunities for leadership and service to anyone who joins.
Our organization traces its roots back for over a century, and our programs have continued to make an impact on the lives of young people across Ohio and West Virginia. Our goal is to continue to provide valuable opportunities for youth to succeed and to prepare to lead their communities in the future.
Our Mission
“We believe that helping youth achieve their full potential is our primary mission. We seek to help youth develop leadership and citizenship skills for a lifelong commitment to service through character-building programs for all that strengthen spirit, mind, and body.”
Our Team
David King
Executive Director
(304) 614-9924
[email protected]
Alicia Ridenour
Administrative Manager / Fiscal Officer
(304) 675-5899
alicia@ylaleads.org
Teresa Tennant
Program Coordinator
(304) 478-2481
[email protected]
Leslie Barton-Howell
Horseshoe Administrative Coordinator
(304) 478-2481
[email protected]
Mary Smith
Quilt Camp Coordinator
(304) 478-2899
mary@ylaleads.org
Sharon Cassidy
Administrative Assistant
(304) 478-2481
sharon@ylaleads.org
Sonny Morgan
Cave Lake Operations Manager
(937) 588-3252
sonny@ylaleads.org
Kate Perkins
AmeriCorps Vista Volunteer
kate@ylaleads.org
Madison Adkins
AmeriCorps Vista Volunteer
madison@ylaleads.org
Payton Shreve
AmeriCorps Vista Volunteer
payton@ylaleads.org
Kayla Butler
AmeriCorps Vista Volunteer
kayla@ylaleads.org
Colton Gibbs
AmeriCorps Vista Volunteer
[email protected]
Sophie Slaughter
AmeriCorps Vista Volunteer
[email protected]
Lauren Clagg
AmeriCorps Vista Volunteer
[email protected]
Anna Goldizen
AmeriCorps Vista Volunteer
[email protected]
Ella Mehring
AmeriCorps Vista Volunteer
[email protected]
Board of Directors
David Runkle
President
Aaron Stockmeister
Vice President
Lynne Crow
Secretary
Joe Caltrider
Treasurer
Benn Webb
Matthew Bernotas
Jarred Cannon
Angie Domico-Cox
Tess Elshoff
Dr. E Gordon Gee
Clare Gordon
Jessica Greathouse
Chris Hamilton
Riley Keaton
Conrad Lucas
Sean McCabe
Karen Price
Zach Thuring
Steve Volk
Mark Cannon
Emeritus
Charles Creamer
Emeritus
Ellen Goodwin
Emeritus
Sarah Minear
Emeritus
Gordon R. Thorn
Emeritus
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