Board of Directors
Words from the President
I started Youth Builder CDC because I refused to watch another talented young person’s potential go to waste. Too many teenagers in our community have dreams but no pathway. They have creativity but no tools. They have potential but no opportunity. I founded this organization to change that reality—to build a bridge between where our youth are and where they deserve to be.
At Youth Builder, we believe every young person has something special inside them waiting to be unleashed. Our job is to provide the training, technology, mentorship, and support that helps them discover it. Whether a student wants to launch a business, earn professional certifications, master cutting-edge technology, or simply build a stable career that supports their family—we’re here to make it happen.
This isn’t easy work, and it isn’t cheap. But it’s the most important work we can do. When we invest in a teenager’s future, we’re investing in our community’s future. When we teach a young person they have value and give them real skills to prove it, we break cycles of poverty, build stronger families, and create leaders who lift others up.
To our youth: We see you. We believe in you. We’re not going anywhere.
To our supporters, board members, and community partners: Thank you for believing in this mission. Your investment—whether time, resources, or expertise—is literally changing lives. Together, we’re proving that every young person, given the right opportunity, can succeed.
The future is being built right now, in our programs, by our students. Join us in making sure it’s a future worth celebrating.
Dr JANET ATKINSON
President
DR Janet Atkinson, Graduate of Keiser University. Branding Personality Expert and Business Consultant.
SECRETARY
Jackie Bass, Non profit Owner
Member
Whitley Pope, ADP Associate
Vice President
Tamaki Gaskin – Owner Dread Bar
MEMBER
Karmen Johnson – Owner Day Care
Member
Dr. Amy Washington, Peditrician
Treasury
Michelle Womack, Author, Writer
Director Community Relations
Cheryl Davis, Owner Bail Bonds
Member
Abbey L. Moran, MA, CRC, PHR
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.
Director
Shalitz Melonson. Owner of Splashtopia Pools Maintenance & Repairs
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YOUTH DIRECTORS
Jazmine Atkinson is results-driven nonprofit leader with over 5 years of experience designing, executing, and leading impactful youth and
community programs. Skilled in building cross-sector partnerships, managing diverse teams, and leading strategic initiatives
focused on youth empowerment and civic engagement. Proven track record of translating vision into results through
collaboration, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity and cultural competence.
She currently have skills in the following;
French (B2), Microsoft Teams, Canva, Salesforce, Social Media Management, Community Engagement, Youth Leadership, Program
Development, Stakeholder Relations, Volunteer Management, Project Management, Conflict Resolution, Strategic Planning.
Youth Director, JAZMINE ATKINSON
Amber Womack, is a creative and purpose-driven business owner with a passion for youth empowerment and community development. She earned her degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. As a proud parent of two beautiful daughters, she brings both nurturing guidance and entrepreneurial insight to the foundation. Her natural creativity and hands-on skills allow her to connect authentically with young people — she not only understands their challenges but also relates to their energy, ambition, and drive for success.Create business owner, Graduate of Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.
Business Administration and Marketing. Amber has creative and special use with her hands.
MEMBER, AMBER WOMACK
Makayla Hughes is a Staff Consultant in Ernst & Young’s Forensics practice based in the Charlotte, NC office. She began working at EY as a new hire after graduating with an M.S. in Accounting from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Since joining EY’s Forensics practice, Makayla has worked on a diverse range of client projects, including insurance and federal claims services, investigations, and compliance and policy reviews. She has expertise in grants management, encompassing cost recovery applications and local government grant administration. Her recent focus areas include ensuring compliance with federal regulations, conducting document reviews, assisting with investigative interviews, testing related to fraud and abuse investigations, policy assessment, as well as evaluating compliance processes.
MEMBER, MAKAYLA HUGHES
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