Professional Development & Networking

Managers Cohort

Are you an OST program manager looking to gain knowledge and skills that will help you be more effective within your own organization and to advance professionally within the OST field?

2024-2025

Managers Cohort Participants

Ashley Smith - Director of Youth Programs, Mt. Ararat Community Activity Center

Benjamin Peters - Audio Educator, Tech 25

Brandie Pupi - Executive Director, Aliquippa Impact

Christa Jones - Admin Supervisor-AFN Administrator-HPN, Allegheny Family Network/Highlands Partnership Network

Dadiri Lugundi - Program Manager, Neighborhood Learning Alliance

Danai Battle - Program Director, ACH Clear Pathways

David Reyes - SOY (Supporting Our Youth) Pittsburgh Manager, Latino Community Center

Dion Dupree - Executive Director, Safe Spaces at Grind Mode Multimedia Productions

Gabriella Davis - Program Manager, Crossroads Foundation

Lindsay Patton - Youth Education Coordinator, The Brashear Association, Inc.

Maura Bainbridge - Assistant Director, Industrial Arts Workshop

Melissa Chillinsky - Director, Heritage Out Of School Time

Nazim Burton - JGC Coordinator,  Operation Better Block

Neal Donovan - K-8 Program Manager, Homelesss Children's Education Fund

Nina Bryant - Site Manager, YouthPlaces

RJ Kozain - Audio Educator, Tech 25

Sam Gallagher - Program Manager, The Beacon

Sterling Stone - Youth and Family Services Director, Rankin Christian Center

Taylor Mitchell - Program and Volunteer Manager, Best of the Batch Foundation

Terrel Williams - Program Manager, Homeless Children’s Education Fund

Wendy Guy - Fiscal and Development Manager, Brothers and Sisters Emerging

About the Managers Cohort

From November 2024 through April 2025, APOST will pilot a cohort learning model at no-cost for those who manage within OST programs. The cohort learning will consist of six monthly sessions and one closing celebration. The monthly sessions will be a mix of in-person and virtual and will cover:

  • Nonprofit financial management

  • Fundraising

  • Program evaluation

  • Communications & Storytelling

  • Supervision

How Can I Join?

The applications for the 2024-2025 Inaugural Managers Cohort are now closed. Stay tuned for future opportunities!