Board and staff
The people behind YMPJ
Our staff and board are organizers, planners, educators and neighbors. Together they carry three decades of work in Bronx River and Soundview forward.
Leadership
David Shuffler
Executive Director
Ly Santiago
Communications Coordinator
Led by the community we serve.
YMPJ prepares neighbors, especially young people, to become prophetic voices for peace and justice. Many of the people on this page came up through that work.
Our 12 principles →
Community Development
Planning, brownfield cleanup and community spaces along the Bronx River.
Reece Brosco
Brownfields Program Manager
Madhur Milind Bhadsavle
ED
Emendya Diaz
Family Enrichment Center: The C.O.R.E.
Free intergenerational programs at 1244 Manor Avenue.
Norma Saunders
Kriscia Vigil
Mabel Gomez
KR
Khayan Reed
Community Organizing
Our organizing work is led by Executive Director David Shuffler.
Board of Directors
Volunteer leaders who guide YMPJ’s direction and hold us accountable to our mission.
Orlando Rodriguez
Board Chair
Lawyer, NYC Department of Buildings
Cedric Hercules
Vice Chair
Retired, Building Management and Operations
Lisandra Lamboy
Secretary, Executive Committee
Fundraising and Development, RiseBoro
Want to work with us?
We hire from and for the neighborhoods we serve. See current openings and internships.