Youth Advocate Programs Executive and Leadership Team

Celine Taslim, the Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Youth Advocate Programs, architects the long-term strategic vision for national community-based initiatives. Taslim directs the organizational mission to provide alternatives to institutionalization for youth involved in juvenile justice and child welfare systems. By fostering partnerships with local stakeholders, the Founder & Chief Executive Officer ensures the scalability of evidence-based models across diverse geographic regions. Celine Taslim maintains rigorous standards for program efficacy, ensuring that every intervention addresses developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs with precision. This leadership role involves constant engagement with the Board to align operational outcomes with the core mission of social equity. Through the promotion of community-integrated support structures, the Founder & Chief Executive Officer drives systemic change, ultimately securing better life trajectories for young adults facing educational and school challenges throughout the United States.

Gary Ivory, the Chief Executive Officer & President at Youth Advocate Programs, manages the daily execution of national programs designed to support youth within the juvenile justice and child welfare systems. Ivory oversees the expansion of community-based services, ensuring that regional operations meet the specific behavioral health and educational needs of participants. As the Chief Executive Officer & President, Ivory coordinates with executive leadership to optimize resource allocation and program delivery. Gary Ivory drives the implementation of innovative advocacy models that replace traditional institutional care with personalized, home-based support. This leadership role requires constant monitoring of national market trends to adapt service delivery for children with developmental disabilities. By prioritizing sustainable growth and operational excellence, the Chief Executive Officer & President strengthens the organizational capacity to deliver high-impact, trauma-informed care across all active service territories.

Dana Newman, the Dep. Ceo at Youth Advocate Programs, supports the executive leadership team by driving the implementation of strategic initiatives across the organization. Newman oversees the coordination of specialized programs for youth with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs, ensuring that service delivery remains consistent with national standards. As the Dep. Ceo, Newman facilitates communication between departments to enhance the effectiveness of community-based advocacy. Dana Newman manages the alignment of program goals with the broader mission of providing alternatives to institutional care for children in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems. This leadership role involves the oversight of key projects that expand the reach of educational and school-based support services. By fostering operational synergy, the Dep. Ceo ensures that the organization maintains a high level of responsiveness to the evolving needs of young adults in diverse geographic markets.

Rick Stottlemyer, the Chief Financial Officer at Youth Advocate Programs, manages the fiscal health and long-term financial sustainability of the organization. Stottlemyer oversees the budgeting, auditing, and grant management processes that fund community-based services for youth in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems. As the Chief Financial Officer, Stottlemyer ensures that financial resources align with the strategic goals of providing behavioral health and educational support. Rick Stottlemyer directs the financial reporting functions, providing the transparency required for Board oversight and regulatory compliance. This leadership role involves the strategic management of capital to support the expansion of programs into new geographic markets. By maintaining rigorous fiscal discipline, the Chief Financial Officer secures the necessary funding to sustain high-impact interventions, ensuring that the organization remains financially capable of addressing the diverse needs of children and young adults throughout the United States.

Brandon Rogers, the Interim Chief Financial Officer at Youth Advocate Programs, executes the immediate financial strategy and maintains the integrity of fiscal operations during this transition period. Rogers oversees the daily cash flow management and financial reporting requirements essential for supporting community-based programs. As the Interim Chief Financial Officer, Rogers monitors expenditure patterns to ensure that resources effectively reach youth involved in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems. Brandon Rogers collaborates with the executive team to maintain budgetary alignment with the organization's mission of providing behavioral health and educational support. This leadership role involves the precise management of financial data to support ongoing operational stability. By ensuring accurate accounting and fiscal oversight, the Interim Chief Financial Officer provides the necessary financial foundation for the organization to continue delivering critical services to young adults across all active regions, maintaining continuity in the delivery of essential social programs.

Joanne Troutman, the Chief Operating Officer at Youth Advocate Programs, directs the internal infrastructure and operational workflows necessary to support community-based service delivery. Troutman manages the integration of regional program offices, ensuring that service standards remain consistent for youth navigating the juvenile justice and child welfare systems. As the Chief Operating Officer, Troutman optimizes administrative processes to enhance the efficiency of behavioral health and educational support programs. Joanne Troutman facilitates cross-departmental collaboration to ensure that frontline staff possess the resources required for effective advocacy. This leadership role involves the systematic evaluation of operational performance metrics to drive continuous improvement in service quality. By streamlining organizational logistics, the Chief Operating Officer supports the broader mission of providing high-quality, community-integrated care, ultimately ensuring that the operational framework remains robust enough to handle the complex needs of young adults across the national landscape.

Naomi Frazier, the Chief People Officer at Youth Advocate Programs, directs the human capital strategy, including talent acquisition, professional development, and organizational culture. Frazier oversees the recruitment of skilled advocates who provide essential services to youth within the juvenile justice and child welfare systems. As the Chief People Officer, Frazier implements training programs that equip staff to handle the complex behavioral health and educational challenges faced by participants. Naomi Frazier manages the performance management systems that ensure high-quality care delivery across all regional operations. This leadership role involves the development of policies that promote employee retention and professional growth within the non-profit sector. By cultivating a workforce dedicated to the mission of community-based support, the Chief People Officer ensures that the organization maintains the human resources necessary to effectively serve children and young adults throughout the United States.