President & CEO
203.961.5042
jim.ziolkowski@buildon.org

Past GE Finance Professional, Founder & CEO of buildOn, Husband, Father of two, Michigan State Alumni and Fan.

Chief Operating Officer
203.357.3716
marc.friedman@buildon.org

Former corporate COO turned buildOn co-founder. Graduate of Western Michigan U, dog lover, Detroit sports fanatic.

Vice President of Finance
203.357.4271
suzanne.forbes@buildon.org

Keeps an eye on buildOn’s financial discipline when she’s not home raising chickens and tending her garden.

Trek Manager
248.262.2735
rosann.jager@buildon.org

Detroiter with a passion for connecting with people through travel. Peace Corps Namibia alum. Powered by lattes.

Youth Outreach Manager
203.357.6635
vanessa.liles@buildon.org

Youth development worker who loves education, good hip-hop and sci-fi. Not into group sports or anything related to brand names.

Vice President, International Programs
504.919.3953
brett.mcnaught@buildon.org

International traveller, Peace Corps alum, malaria survivor, retired novelist, proud new papa and loving husband.

National Director of Communications
312.441.7878
carrie.pena@buildon.org

Fundraiser turned buildOn communicator, Chatterbox, Texas Longhorn. Has grand plans for world domination.

VP of Development, California
415.399.2822
catarina.schwab@buildon.org

San Francisco transplant and world citizen. Former corporate dweller rejuvenated by working for “greater good.”

Vice President U.S. Programs
678.852.7567
missy.shields@buildon.org

Georgia peach, New York transplant. Believer that experiential education changes lives. Service project junkie.

VP of Development, East Coast
203.961.5041
david.sklar@buildon.org

Passionate about making the world a better place. Father, triathlete, volunteer and lover of the outdoors.

VP of Development, Midwest
312.857.8766
quinton.snodgrass@buildon.org

South-sider, urban farmer, motorcycle mechanic, blends national and international experience to engage partners.

Vice President of Development, California
415.399.2822
catarina.schwab@buildon.org

San Francisco transplant and world citizen. Former corporate dweller rejuvenated by working for “greater good.”

California Program Manager
415.399.2823
chad.zibelman@buildon.org

Certified teacher, Peace Corps alum & enthusiastic outdoorsmen. Philly bred with a California soul. Uninhibited dancer.

Development Director, CA
415.247.1218
Jason.Hirschton@buildon.org

Colorado born, rooted in New England, never leaving San Fran. Programming turned fundraiser. Passion for change, snowboarding, cooking, family, friends and dogs!

Program and Special Events Coordinator
415.399.2829
laura.mckinney@buildon.org

San Fran native. buildOn alum! Program & Special Events by day, writer and Lindy Hop connoisseur by night. Spontaneous dancer.

Program & Trek Coordinator
415.399.2830
anna.nelson@buildon.org

Peace Corps alum dedicated to service, youth, and discovering the world. Loves a good book, a good meal, and adventure.

Program & Trek Coordinator
415.399.2827
jamie.pelusi@buildon.org

Nomadic traveler who found a home by the Bay. Loves music festivals, veggies, & biking as well as exploring nature.

Program Coordinator
415.399.2831
antonio.taylor@buildon.org

San Jose, CA Native. 10 years of community service. Infatuated with collective thought, conscious music and Marvel Comics.

Program & Lead Coordinator
415.247.1219
asha.vitatoe@buildon.org

Oakland loving Bay Area native. I buildOn while still making time for footloose and fancy free fun in the fickle Cali sun.

Gift Administrator
203.961.2257
sarah.lippman@buildon.org

Miami expat. Connecticut transplant. Stepmother, music mom/wife, wine afficionado & wannabe chef.

VP of Development, East Coast
203.961.5041
david.sklar@buildon.org

Passionate about making the world a better place. Father, triathlete, volunteer and lover of the outdoors.

Regional Manager
Vernon.Sanders@buildon.org

Former Marine with a sincere passion for youth development. Huge New Orleans Saints fanatic and loves pretty much any outdoor activity.

Program & Service Coordinator
203.602.9342
aled.hollingworth@buildon.org

Family oriented, sports enthusiast, global traveller and passionate about helping the world around us to become a better place.

Youth Outreach Manager
203.357.6635
vanessa.liles@buildon.org

Youth development worker. Loves education, street art, hip-hop & sci-fi. Not into group sports, brand names.

Program Coordinator
203.961.2066
lara.reardon@buildon.org

CT transplant, Rochester native. Refugee advocate. Wanna-be runner. List maker, calendar planner, recycled crafter. Community localvore.

Program Coordinator
203.961.2257
fola.sumpter@buildon.org

A student at heart, I enjoy working with youth not only to share my knowledge but to learn from them as well.

Program & Trek Coordinator
203.602.9250
kayci.weimer@buildon.org

Traveler. Mongolian speaker. Youth worker & advocate. Vegetarian. Student of life. Lover of exclamation points!

Vice President Development, Midwest
312.857.8766
quinton.snodgrass@buildon.org

South-sider, urban farmer, motorcycle mechanic, blends national and international experience to engage partners.

Illinois Program Manager
312.441.7880
lexi.widman@buildon.org

Nonprofit professional for 10+ years, former forest firefighter known to take off to the far reaches of the world without notice.

Social Media Manager
312.441.7878
clarisa.ramirez@buildon.org

Multimedia journalist, Peace Corps Costa Rica alum, snakebite survivor and lover of breakfast tacos.

Program & Trek Coordinator
312.441.6718
paul.boye@buildon.org

Nebraska raised, Northwestern educated: B1G football allegiance split. Learning Chicago through teaching & service.

Program & Lead Coordinator
312.441.6317
naima.dawson@buildon.org

Brite lite city star child from city of wind, child advocate. educational activist. poetry lover. script creator.

Program Coordinator & Training Sp.
312.441.7635
abbe.ewell@buildon.org

Training guru & people-lover. A Mid-west native full of wanderlust. Passionate about service, self-growth & power-walking.

Program & Lead Coordinator
312.441.7864
monica.juarez@buildon.org

Team builder, energetic, sporty, enthusiastic for synergy, community lover. Sense of humor and empathetic.

Program & Service Coordinator
312.441.7883
ryan.nishimoto@buildon.org

buildOn novice striving to expand students’ horizons & explore new perceptions. Fitness nerd. Avid golfer & misadventure traveler. Always hungry.

Program & Global Ed Coordinator
312.441.7642
erika.robers@buildon.org

CPS teacher gone rogue. Outdoor adventurer with a naturalist’s heart. Coffee addict, book-lover, Etsy fan. Oliver’s mom.

Program & Trek Coordinator
312.441.7885
brian.socall@buildon.org

African/Latin American hydration and latrine expert. witticisms occasionally allowed. Development: youth, community, self.

Program Coordinator
773.744.3024
jessica.schwartz@buildon.org

Lover of the outdoors, determined to set foot on each continent. Committed to youth leadership through service.

Trek Manager
248.262.2735
rosann.jager@buildon.org

Detroiter with a passion for connecting with people through travel. Peace Corps Namibia alum. Powered by lattes.

Program and Trek Coordinator
248.262.2711
brooke.barnum@buildon.org

People lover. Has been bitten by many bugs but mostly the travel bug and is never short of hugs for her buildOn students.

YEZ Program Coordinator
248.376.0883
alexandria.ballard@buildon.org

buildOn superSTAR. Karaoke singer. Passion for youth and service. True Blood Fanatic. MICHIGAN WOLVERINE!

Program Coordinator
248.262.2714
keisha.brooks@buildon.org

Entrepreneur and activist. Determined to inspire greatness in every young person she comes into contact with.

Program & Lead Coordinator
248.262.2712
indira.pierce@buildon.org

Detroit lover. Devoted to serving others and working with youth. Social networking geek. Obsessed with shoes, music & good food.

Program Coordinator
248.262.2714
jamahl.scott@buildon.org

Always camera ready animal activist. Professional comic relief. Strong minded barrier breaker. We can do it attitude!

Program Coordinator
248.262.2714
sarah.westerman@buildon.org

Loves politics, reading, music, and Detroit. Passionate about creating a vibrant community for our youth. Education first!

Program Coordinator
tauren.deas@buildon.org

Talented Tauren from Boogie Down Bronx is fun, energetic & a ray of sunshine. Loves children, helping others, laughing & shopping.

Senior Program & Trek Coordinator
718.812.1516
danielle.gilbert@buildon.org

H/S Student Whisperer (think Cesar Romero), professional nomad, Manchester United Hooligan, Kiribati Peacenik.

YEZ Program Manager
646.504.0294
stephanie.gilman@buildon.org

Former theatre director. Current program director. Bronx native. Coffee addict. Incorrigible clown.

YEZ Program Coordinator (Civic Corps)
sandra.henry@buildon.org

Civic Corp member who worked previously at iMentor & Common Cents Penny Harvest. She loves gadgets & comics!

Youth Development Coordinator
718.812.1327
glenda.hernandez@buildon.org

Youth lover, speed talker, Latina to the bone, passionate about changing oppressive stereotypes in NYC.

Program Coordinator, Civic Corps
jennifer.holder@buildon.org

SUNY Plattsburgh grad, AmeriCorps alum. Degree-holder in nutrition who thinks that involving kids in their communities should be part of any healthy, balanced lifestyle!

Program Coordinator
646.623.0199
afsana.hye@buildon.org

buildOn alum. Cupcake aficionado and wanderlust committed to being the change she wishes to see in the world.

Program & Service Coordinator
917.972.7840
umair.llyas@buildon.org

Crazy energetic New Yorker. Kid at heart. Optimistic. Believes in limitless student potential. Loves computers and Halal Carts.

Program Coordinator
646.481.3698
mai-len.kennedy@buildon.org

Passionate about public education and youth development. Need to travel and sample each country’s most delicious foods.

Program Coordinator
347.948.4574
kimmy.kunkle@buildon.org

Free thinker … driven by empathy & prone to shattering stereotypes. Dyed-in-the-wool TV skeptic. Two favorite words: never settle.

Senior Program and Trek Coordinator
937.418.4589
mat.pryfogle@buildon.org

Small town Ohioan. Passionate about the French language and birthday parties. Vegetarian and duct tape artist.

YEZ Program Coordinator
joahan.suarez@buildon.org

23 years young, born in Dominican Republic, from the projects in Harlem and Washington Heights. Adventurer, gardener, store owner and all around mind-reader.

YEZ Program Coordinator (Civic Corps)
matt.surrusco@buildon.org

2011 NYC Civic Corps member, aspiring journalist, social justice advocate, and news junkie.

YEZ Program Coordinator
347.722.4392
haddijatou.waggeh@buildon.org

West African native. Energetic change agent that is passionate about empowering and cultivating youth to maximize their potential.

Development Director, East Coast
202.441.6170
skyler.badenoch@buildon.org

International Programs Manager turned Fundraiser. International development junkie & amateur photographer.

Pennsylvania Program Manager
215.772.2957
joanna.branch@buildon.org

Philly native. Worn many buildOn hats from Part Timer to Trek Coordinator to Manager. Photo buff & Molly’s mom. I love buildOn!

Program and Service Coordinator
215.772.2943
crystal.collins@buildon.org

Small town girl enjoying city life. Loves being inspired by our students & thinking BIG. Semi-successful rooftop gardener.

Program and Trek Coordinator
215.772.2957
aubrey.millert@buildon.org

Mainer at heart! Science teacher turned PA program/trek coordinator. Passionate hiker tackles the concrete jungle.

Gift Administrator
203.961.2257
sarah.lippman@buildon.org

Miami expat. Connecticut transplant. Stepmother, music mom/wife, wine afficionado & wannabe chef.

Chief Operating Officer
203.357.3716
marc.friedman@buildon.org

Former corporate COO turned buildOn co-founder. Graduate of Western Michigan U, dog lover, Detroit sports fanatic.

Director, Events & External Affairs
203.585.5390
kathleen.atkins@buildon.org

Boston born. Stonehill College grad. Beach bum and lover of all things London. Fan of friends, family and the perfect bag.

Development Director, East Coast
202.441.6170
skyler.badenoch@buildon.org

International Programs Manager turned Fundraiser. International development junkie & amateur photographer.

Trek Team Leader, NY & CT
203.585.5391
melissa.sanseverino@buildon.org

East Coast beach bum raised Italian style. World wanderer. Aspiring runner. Farmers market fanatic with an Oreo weakness.

VP of Development, California
415.399.2822
catarina.schwab@buildon.org

San Francisco transplant and world citizen. Former corporate dweller rejuvenated by working for “greater good.”

Global Chapter Manager
415.640.6234
tom.silverman@buildon.org

Often found drinking fair-trade coffee as he grows buildon Chapters and contemplates what time zone he will be in next!

VP of Development, East Coast
203.961.5041
david.sklar@buildon.org

Passionate about making the world a better place. Father, triathlete, volunteer and lover of the outdoors.

VP of Development, Midwest
312.857.8766
quinton.snodgrass@buildon.org

South-sider, urban farmer, motorcycle mechanic, blends national and international experience to engage partners.

Director of Gov. & Foundation Relations
203.961.2642
tami.strauss@buildon.org

High-maintenance red-head who fixes things. Loves Springsteen, chick-flicks and cowboy boots. Blown away by buildOn kids.

National Communications Director
312.441.7878
carrie.pena@buildon.org

Fundraiser turned buildOn communicator, Chatterbox, Texas Longhorn. Has grand plans for world domination.

Social Media Manager
312.441.7878
clarisa.ramirez@buildon.org

Multimedia journalist, Peace Corps Costa Rica alum, snakebite survivor and lover of breakfast tacos.

Graphic Designer
312.441.7650
srijan.tamraaz@buildon.org

Designer and grunge fan from mountains of Nepal honing his guitar, cooking, and Photoshop skills in the Midwestern US.

Vice President of Finance
203.357.4271
suzanne.forbes@buildon.org

Keeps an eye on buildOn’s financial discipline when she’s not home raising chickens and tending her garden.

Finance Manager IP
203.357.6678
stephanie.gunn@buildon.org

Number cruncher and audit guru. MPA enthusiastic about international development and going off the beaten path.

Finance Analyst
203.961.2920
james.liebertz@buildon.org

Number cruncher, former Marine, marathon runner. Makes amazing oatmeal scotchies. Is very economical with his words.