Colleen was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, and has been surrounded by athletics from a young age. Her family is made up of dedicated sports fans, and she grew up playing every sport that came her way. By middle school, she settled on water polo, and this led her to being recruited to play at UC Berkeley.

Berkeley is where she initially became interested in the link between sports and education, and she tied this into her studies and fieldwork with the Education Department. After graduating from UC Berkeley in 2005, she has remained in the field of education. Her first position was with AmeriCorps VISTA at a middle school in Berkeley, CA, where she served as the Academic Coordinator for the Youth Support Program. This began her career working with low-income communities in the Bay Area, where she remained for over 10 years. Her main focus and expertise was to bring STEM curriculums to a network of schools in over 9 school districts, and to remain connected to curriculum trends on the national level.

Colleen now serves as the Chief Program Officer at Learn Fresh, and remains dedicated to providing all students a fun, engaging way to learn. She strongly believes in the ability of every child to succeed. Outside of her work life, Colleen can be found exploring everything in and around San Francisco. She is a big fan of the San Francisco Giants and 49ers, the Golden State Warriors, and all UC Berkeley sports. When she is not in the Bay Area, she is either in Kauai with her family or exploring hidden gems with her husband and children in Northern California.

For inquiries about national and regional programs and partnerships, contact Colleen via email at colleen@learnfresh.org.

Jeff is a forward thinking individual who strongly believes in the positive impacts that a fundamental education can provide. At Learn Fresh, Jeff works with NBA and MLB teams, suppliers, and other external partners to schedule, coordinate, and execute a wide variety of events. Jeff is also responsible for the redesign and expansion of the company’s program management platform, the Learn Fresh Coaches Association, and the streamlining of the company's distribution systems.

Outside of Learn Fresh, Jeff has received a bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship and Marketing Management from Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management. In his spare time, you can find him on the slopes, in the kitchen, or exploring new destinations.

For questions about products and operations, contact Jeff via email at jeff@learnfresh.org.

Kaitlyn comes to Learn Fresh with nearly a decade of experience in nonprofit development. As an emerging leader in the sector, she strongly believes that every person has the power to create transformative impact in our world!

Kaitlyn has dedicated her career to raising support for organizations in the healthcare and education spaces, holding staff and leadership positions at organizations including the American Diabetes Association, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and the Rutgers University Foundation. While a student at Penn State University, Kaitlyn’s passion for philanthropy was developed by supporting pediatric cancer research and family support through the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON).

As the Chief Development Officer for Learn Fresh, she is excited to work with our community of supporters to expand access to high-quality, student-focused education programs. Kaitlyn aims to work collaboratively with leadership and benefactors to scale the organization’s reach and changemaking ability.

In her free time, Kaitlyn enjoys spending time with her family and dog Winston! You will often find her at home pleading with him to “Stop barking!”

For questions about corporate, institutional, or personal philanthropy, contact Kaitlyn via email at kaitlyn@learnfresh.org.

Dejanae “Deja” Berry currently serves as Chief of Staff for Learn Fresh, focusing on the support and collaboration of the executive team and staff members. Deja’s background of software development and project management led her to the opportunity to work with Learn Fresh in the development and implementation of the NBA Math Hoops digital applications. Her passion is embodied in project management and process improvement, specifically around efficiency and effectiveness of the team’s day-to-day operations. Empowering her fellow team members to work in a way that is most comfortable for them while also ensuring that they are in a position to do their best jobs for the students and the community is what keeps her going every day and why she is innately tied to Learn Fresh.

Deja has a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and Management with a minor in Mathematics, as well as a Master of Science degree in Engineering Technology Management with a concentration in Project Management, both obtained from Oklahoma State University. She also carries a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification. In her spare time, you can find her shopping for sneakers, playing with her two dogs, watching basketball, and crafting.

Rebecca was born and raised in San Francisco, California where she earned her degree from San Francisco State University. After college, Rebecca spent over a decade working as a Program Coordinator and Program Manager of non-profit programs in San Francisco public schools, where her focus was around STEM and Art & Health learning. She has partnered with many organizations within the Bay Area to bring new enriching experiences that motivate students to see their potential and encourage family time.

NBA Math Hoops is one of the programs Rebecca worked closely with at her sites to support social-emotional learning and spark student interest in mathematics and athletics. She was honored to be selected as a Learn Fresh All-Star Educator and participate on the Learn Fresh Educator Advisory Board, where she supported and helped grow the NBA Math Hoops program in the Bay Area.

As Chief Program Office, Rebecca continues her commitment of working in the education field to bring Learn Fresh programs to youth and educators nationwide. From a young age, Rebecca has always had a passion for education and sports, and Learn Fresh is the perfect blend of both.

You can always find Rebecca sharing her love of food, travel, the Golden State Warriors, and all things Disney!

Denzel received his undergraduate degree at King’s College in Criminal Justice before attending Saint Peter’s University to earn his masters in Education. He spent decades working with afterschool programs and coaching sports, including 10 years teaching ELA in Jersey City, New Jersey, and Math in Camden, New Jersey. During that time, Denzel also served as a teacher leader, Athletic Director, and Dean of Students.

Denzel believes sports and mentorship can be a powerful avenue to help students gain success within education and in life. Outside of work, you can find Denzel enjoying his love of family, food, travel, and sports.

Megan joins the Learn Fresh team as the Director of Program Evaluation, where she aims to assess academic and social-emotional growth for the NBA Math Hoops program. From the Boston area, Megan is an avid sports lover and athlete and recognized the value of sport, community, and education from a young age. Through her time as an athlete at Trinity College, Megan had opportunities to work with her peers and the Hartford community encouraging academic achievement through involvement in sport among young students. These experiences confirmed the importance of effective education resources and policy, leading Megan to continue her studies at the Indiana University O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Megan earned her Master’s in Public Affairs in 2017 and her Ph.D. in Public Policy in 2022. Her research focused primarily on questions of equity and performance in K-12 and higher education; she continues to use this research agenda to inform research designs and program evaluation with Learn Fresh.

In her spare time, Megan enjoys running marathons, cycling, and whipping up treats in the kitchen. She also loves to watch basketball and hockey, cheering on the Indiana Hoosiers and the Boston Bruins.

Melanie Moore is a Bay Area native and earned a Bachelor of Arts at the University of California Davis in Cinema & Digital Media. While completing her studies, she discovered another great passion outside of media—impacting the lives of young children in her community. Melanie has worked with youth from a variety of age groups and now uses her love of media, communications, and writing to raise the awareness of our programs to donors and foundations alike.

In her spare time, Melanie still takes in plenty of films & TV, music, and culture, and occasionally paints and draws. She loves discovering new “hidden gems” around the Bay, whether it’s a good hiking trail or the best new brunch place.

Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, Brie engrossed herself in the community as a teen. While coaching youth sports and serving as a camp counselor, she was able to combine her love for children, sports, and fitness. Her unyielding passion for health and wellness led her to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, with a concentration in Health and Physical Education. She was determined to advocate for the importance of physical, mental, and social health.

Upon graduating from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA, Brie spent five years with Norfolk Public Schools teaching at the Southside STEM Academy at Campostella. Serving dually as teacher and PTA/Student Activities President, she was instrumental in pioneering several after-school activities for student engagement including sports teams, enrichment clubs, leadership activities, and NBA Math Hoops. She now leads high energy fitness classes helping adults and kids feel their best and achieve their goals. Her genuine enthusiasm for growth and achievement motivates Brie to be the leader she is today, both in the classroom and in the gym!

As a fitness fanatic, you can catch her practicing what she preaches outdoors -- running, biking, or DANCING! She loves all things sports, shoes, and shopping, and she considers that a sport!

Prior to joining Learn Fresh, Steven spent over a decade of experience in Education and Youth Development, working in various positions including PE teacher, paraprofessional, and most recently as an Out-of-School Time Program Coordinator for San Francisco Public Schools. These positions allowed Steven to combine his passion for youth development and sports. While working in Out-of-School Time Programming, Steven instantly developed an affinity for the NBA Math Hoops Program! Students in his program were drawn to Math Hoops' ability to support both math and social-emotional learning while allowing them to more familiar with sports and the real-world applications of math. Steven is from San Francisco, a HUGE sports fan (Golden State Warriors, SF Giants, and SF 49ers), and he loves finding new places to eat!

Justin is an ambitious and resourceful individual committed to inspiring change by providing students with educational tools that encourage critical thinking and community leadership. Born and raised in Upstate New York, Justin earned his Political Science and Economics degrees at Syracuse University. As a Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs student and Manager at the Carrier Dome, he learned the power of community engagement and education while coordinating and running various university and community events.

After joining the Learn Fresh team in 2019, Justin helped expand and organize events for the NBA Math Hoops and New York Mets Math Hits programs. Justin now serves as Learn Fresh’s New Programs Specialist, leveraging his passion for learning by working with the Learn Fresh team to design, create, and implement a suite of new educational games and programs that foster impactful academic and social-emotional student experiences in and out of the classroom.

Outside of work, you can find Justin backpacking his way through state and national parks, out on the slopes, or paddling around one of the many New York Finger Lakes.

For questions about any of our new programs, contact Justin via email at justin@learnfresh.org.

Gabriela Dominguez was born and raised in Guayaquil, Ecuador and completed her degree in marketing at Florida International University. During her time at FIU, Gabriela immersed herself in her community and learned the ins and outs of the marketing world through the international student office, where she was able to explore the importance of communication and diversity in the workplace, while combining her love of art, entertainment, music, and culture.

Post-graduation Gabriela has focused on supporting companies like Learn Fresh that enhance the experiences of youth and extend the lens through which they see the world. She has developed strengths in all areas of marketing including social media, content creation, email campaigns, and influencer marketing. Gabriela now serves as a Marketing Leader at Learn Fresh and is committed to increasing the work’s visibility and reach across national and global audiences.

Outside of her professional life, you can find Gabriela traveling with her friends, at an art museum in New York City, or attending concerts of any sort. She enjoys music and the interconnectedness that it brings to everyone, no matter their language, age, or place. Gabriela is a longtime New York Rangers fan and loves all things hockey. She values friendship and family, and enjoying good times with the people around her.

Lauren Henry currently serves as the Program Training and Support Associate for Learn Fresh, focusing on support to our educators and providing training presentations to ensure Learn Fresh works well for everyone. Lauren's background in teaching and coaching allowed her to move into this position and be able to be confident in providing training to educators in a way that she would have liked it while she was in the classroom. Her passion of working with kids will only help her working with Learn Fresh because there is an excitement for learning through play.

Lauren has a Bachelor of Applied Health Science and an Associates in Physical Therapy Assistant from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. In her spare time, Lauren loves to coach and train kids for the sport of basketball and support her boyfriend still playing basketball. She also loves to spend time with their families and the beach is her favorite vacation.

Angeline Kamara, also known as Coach Angie, is a proud Afro Latina who was born and raised in Silver Spring, MD. She is always looking for new ways to impact her community and be that representation for all young ladies and women.

Her experience working in sports started in college at Washington Adventist University in Takoma Park, MD. She graduated with a Health and Fitness Management degree at WAU. As she finished her collegiate basketball career, she then was offered a position to be part of the coaching staff for the Women's basketball team, "Lady Shock." Fast forward, once she graduated, she then entered a marketing bootcamp for the Washington Wizards and the famous Washington, DC restaurant, "Ben’s Chili Bowl," to create a 360 campaign deal, and her team won an award for first place. She has always worked in education or sports. In 2021, she started working with the 76ers summer camps and Nets youth camps all summer. She loved it, but wanted to have an established job in the G League/NBA, so she applied for the Assistant Community Coach position for the 2022-2023 G League NBA Champions, the Delaware Blue Coats. She got the job and was working with the Blue Coats for two seasons where she developed relationships and got a contract working with one of their community sponsors, AmeriHealth Caritas as a Healthy Hoops Coach. She is still doing that today, traveling all over the country promoting healthy lifestyles to different communities, and coaching the youth in basketball. She has gained so much working with the Blue Coats and recently became a Co-Founder of a youth development league called CYBL based in Delaware, catering to boys and girls ages 5-13.

Basketball has helped her build confidence, become a better leader, fight through adversity and connect with others, and led her to travel all over the world. She comes from a family of immigrants from Honduras, and as an Afro-Latina, it is very important to her that culture authentically connects with the community and uses basketball as a tool to teach and learn.

Based in Oklahoma City, Hunter graduated with a Bachelor’s in English Writing and later went on to obtain a MBA from Oklahoma Christian University. After graduating, Hunter found herself working part-time as an Associate Editor for the Oklahoma Hall of Fame's Gaylord-Pickens Museum while also beginning a career as a college softball coach. After four years in the collegiate setting, she discovered her passion lies with helping children grow their confidence in the academic and sports setting, which lead her to Learn Fresh. She is currently serving as a Regional Outreach Coordinator. In her spare time, you will find her coaching her travel ball team, giving softball lessons, or at a bookstore!

Jonathan is from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Virginia is where he spent the first portion of his career. He now lives in the Houston area of Texas and has lived there for almost five years.

He grew up as an athlete and has always been surrounded by all sports, but mainly basketball and football. He played college football at Old Dominion University where he also received his Bachelor's degree in sports management. It was during this time he also started his work with non-profits.

Jonathan serves as a Regional Outreach Coordinator here at Learn Fresh. Before Learn Fresh, he previously served in various positions across multiple organizations including program and non-profit work.

With 10 plus years of professional experience with non-profit organizations, sports, and outreach sectors, he brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous roles. He has demonstrated a strong track record of growing and implementing programs and is looking forward to contributing to the growth of Learn Fresh.

Outside of work, you can find Jonathan playing, watching, or coaching sports, traveling, and finding delicious food to try!