creating a better tomorrow, today
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
NICOLE Gladding
Nicole has 17 years of experience improving the lives of young individuals. Nicole's focus at EYS is to drive organizational growth while overseeing the strategic direction and operations of the organization. Nicole's commitment to advocating for inclusion is evident through her work for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She has spearheaded campaigns in New York to "Spread the Word to End the Word," aiming to eliminate derogatory language and promote respect and acceptance. Nicole plays a pivotal role in creating a nurturing and inclusive environment for youth in need. She is driven by a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of those she serves. Outside of work, Nicole enjoys spending quality time with her family and taking on new and more complex baking recipes.
program director
tayvante holmes
Outside of work, Tayvante enjoys physical fitness activities and occasionally indulges in golfing as a hobby.
director of mentorship
angel olivo
Angel has 10 years of experience in supervising high risk individuals and managing behavioral crises. Spearheading Elevated Youth Services mentorship program, he oversees intensive support for kids with mental illnesses, intellectual disabilities, forensic involvement, and challenging behaviors.
One of Angel's key skills is ensuring a safe, therapeutic, and engaging environment by providing youth with 24/7 support working collaboratively with clinical leaders to design, implement, and refine the integration of services within the team model of care. Outside of work, Angel enjoys working in his home, traveling, and physical fitness.
Mentorship Specialist
Darshelle Weekly
My hometown: Heidelberg, Germany Fun fact about me: I played rugby for SC Germania and semi pro football for Schwabisch Hall Unicorns. What drives you to work in this field? After being in the system and seeing how the implementation of my care wasn't a priority, I decided that I could be someone to prioritize the care of future generations of children in need.
education specialist
Danielle Mills
Originally from upstate New York, Danielle has a bachelor's degree in psychology and special elementary education, with a master's in special education. She has many years of experience working in school systems as a special education teacher, as well as working in residential homes for people with developmental disabilities. She has extensive knowledge of working with behavior interventions, physical, emotional, and developmental disabilities, residential programs, and education programming. Danielle has high expectations of her students and loves to celebrate their successes together. In her free time, Danielle enjoys cooking, as well as spending time with her husband, family, and her cats.
on-site supervisor
Kianna Mills
What drives you to work in this field? After experiencing trauma, I wanted to show youth that no matter what you experience in life, there is an opportunity to learn from your experiences and make a positive outcome.
on-site supervisor
TAje Miller
on-site supervisor
Maurice Stovall
My hometown: West Philadelphia, PA Fun fact about me: My first college football touchdown catch was on the cover of Sports Illustrated Magazine. Go Irish! What drives you to work in this field? Growing up in the inner city of Philadelphia, there were children in my neighborhood that were very talented. However, they did not have the support system needed at their homes. I understand the benefits and importance of mentorship and having a support system that encourages young individuals to excel in life.
on-site supervisor
Samantha Chila
My hometown: Greenwich, Connecticut Fun fact about me: I did runway modeling as a teen! What drives you to work in this field? Providing children with stability, love, and support while being a true advocate for them, as well as seeing the positive difference in the lives of youth I have worked with.
on-site supervisor
Stephanie Jasper
on-site supervisor
Noris Soriano
