Inspire and Enable Our Youth, Our Community
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
KARINA WILLATS, C.F.R.E.
Chief Development Officer
Karina loves to share her passion for FFY, keeping our community donors and volunteers informed and inspired about our work. Her role is to develop and implement a strategic plan to raise vital funds to enable FFY programs to thrive.
HANNAH McCORD
Resource Development Associate
Hannah begin working at FFY in September 2021. She is very outgoing and passionate about connecting with others in the community to help spread awareness about our programs and events. Hannah's role is to coordinate all fundraising events, execute and lead marketing plans as well as implement a strategic plan to successfully fund our FFY programs each year.
ADMINISTRATION
CHUCK KIME
Executive Director
Chuck has spent his career working with and for children. He believes FFY’s role is to help families raise children. His role is to connect our work with the greater community. Chuck encourages all of us to live up to the strong heritage that we’re trusted to carry forward.
ANDREW YOUNG
Associate Director
As Associate Director I oversee the operational success of the Foundation For Youth in terms of youth development outcomes, professional development and training, grant management, and setting organizational policy/procedure. I am Credentialed at the Professional Level for Child and Youth Care work and act as a trainer for the Professional Credentialing of all our youth care staff through The Child & Youth Care Certification Board. As a matter of best practice I oversee the full integration of the Developmental Assets into all of our programs.
NATHAN LARRISON
Youth Development Director
Nathan, like many youth in Columbus, grew up playing basketball at Foundation For Youth. Nathan began his employment with the organization as a Teen Staff. Over the years, he has worked in various titles such as REPS Site Coordinator, Camp Counselor, Lifeguard, Teen Programs Director,and Boys & Girls Club Director. In 2020, Nathan became the Youth Development Director leading the Boys & Girls Club and Columbus Youth Camp Directors. In these roles, he is passionate about identifying the unique needs of our youth and families. Nathan promises to always be a voice for our youth and our community by inspiring and enabling the lives of all.
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
TOM BROSEY
Business Operations Director
Tom joined FFY in 2005 and has been responsible for the business aspects of the FFY organization ever since. He leverages over 30 years of experience with Fortune 500 companies to lead, manage, and continuously improve FFY’s business practices.
TINA CUNNINGHAM
Business Operations Manager
Tina Cunningham has worked for Foundation For Youth since February 2015. She is the Business Operations Manager and wears many “hats”. Tina handles our Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Human Resources as well as having our Volunteer Coordinator and Customer Service Manager report to her. Tina managed Business Loan Operations for several banks for over 18 years before joining the FFY family!
CUSTOMER SERVICE
TAMARA BROWN
Customer Service Manager
Tamara began her time at FFY in March of 2018 in the Boys & Girls Club. She loves that her job includes getting to know all of the FFY families that come through the front doors and building impactful relationships that last for many years. When Tamara isn’t at the registration desk, you can catch her with her three sons (#boymom), as family time is very important to her.
HEALTH & FITNESS
LAURA MOSES-WADSWORTH
Health and Fitness Director
Laura joined Foundation for Youth in July of 2006. Born and raised in Columbus, her interest is to provide opportunities for youth and adults of our community to explore and increase their abilities to be the best they can be. Attaining the Credential Professional Level for Child and Youth Care work, Laura believes it is important to meet youth and adults where they are. Especially as they participate in the many athletic, health and fitness programs, and through experiential learning!
ASHLEY HARRISON
Athletic Director
Ashley has been with FFY since September 2016 where she started by serving as an AmeriCorps Volunteer. She was hired on part-time September 2017 as the Girls On The Run & Trailblazers Coordinator at the completion of her service year and exactly one year later moved into the position of Athletic Director September 2018. She still coordinates Girls On The Run and Trailblazers as well as the youth basketball and volleyball leagues and adult basketball league. Ashley loves seeing youth and adults participate in the athletic programs offered at FFY.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
HUNTER LARRISON
Assistant Boys & Girls Club Director
Hunter began working in the Club in 2015, working on homework with #ffykids in the Cranium Bowl. Now, he is able to work with all of our youth and staff as Assistant Club Director, where he mediates conflict between our members and helps with the everyday operations of the Club. Hunter loves being able to break away from responsibilities and find his way into a pick-up basketball game with some of our #ffykids. Foundation For Youth has been a second home to Hunter since he was 16, and he loves being able to help provide that second home for others.
CARSON HOUZE
Teen Programs Director
Carson started working at the Boys & Girls Club in May of 2019 as a Head Counselor. He is in charge of all programs related to Teens, grades 7th-12th. This includes after-school and school breaks teen center activities in our Boys & Girls Club, VOICE Leader, Lifeskills Coordinator, and general community teen events. Some of his favorite things to do at work are play basketball with Club members, help facilitate events and special activities, clean, organize, and provide a fun day for all #ffykids and staff.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
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KELLY BACKMEYER
BBBS Program Director
Kelly has been with Foundation For Youth since 2014. She holds a B.A. in Social Work from Morehead State University and has over 25 years experience as a Licensed Social Worker. Her previous experience includes working in various community sectors and organizations. Kelly is passionate about helping all youth reach their full potential and believes whole-heartedly in the power of relationships to make this happen. She also believes Foundation For Youth is such a great organization to be part of because of the commitment and mission to inspire and enable our youth and our community.
MARION MCCORRY
Enrollment & Match Support Specialist
I have been with Big Brothers Big Sisters since November 2003- my background is in HR and training. I enjoyed working in Match Support before my current role in Enrollment and Matching, which involves interviewing and screening our potential adult volunteers and then matching them with their new Little Brother or Sister. We are so fortunate to work with amazing Bigs, who are so committed to their Little- my favorite moments are when we are privileged to make that first introduction of what will be a such a meaningful relationship to both of them!
ALYSSA DEVONISH
Match Support Specialist
Alyssa is our new Match Support Specialist for BBBS Bartholomew County. Alyssa completed her Bachelor's Degree in Business Marketing & Management from Indiana University in 2018. She became part of FFY in September 2019 through AmeriCorps as FFY's Volunteer Manager. Her passion for hard work and helping others has led her to join our Big Brothers Big Sisters Team.
LISA BROOKSHIRE
Match Support Specialist
I have been with BBBS since February 2018. I hold a BS degree in Child Development and Family Studies from Purdue University. I support school and community based matches. I find great reward in supporting and encouraging Littles and their families, as they take advantage of all of the opportunities made available in our wonderful community. Just as important to me is the privilege of assisting our Bigs and Littles in the process of developing meaningful relationships.
COLUMBUS YOUTH CAMP
BRIAN CAIN
Camp Director
Brian has been with CYC since 2016. His education and experience is rooted in outdoor and experiential education. His passion is giving youth and adults opportunities to learn and grow through positive outdoor experiences. As camp director, Brian will focus on creating community partnerships rooted in providing equitable access to the benefits of the natural environment. In his free time, he works in his woodshop and spends time with his wife Leslie and their dog Cooper.
TONY HUDSON
Camp Site Manager
Tony has been a committed member of the team since 2003. Tony came to CYC with great experience in mechanics, construction and so much more. He continues to use his skills in working hard to maintain, grow and improve CYC grounds and property.