Our People
Our people share an unending belief in our young people and understand the importance of working together in order to create opportunity that empowers every young person to fulfill their promise.
Meet our Program Leadership Team
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Ms. Deanna Reed, Program DirectorDeanna Reed, a Harrisonburg (VA) native, is a proven leader with experience in leading programs for young people of all ages. Before becoming the On the Road Collaborative Program Director in August 2015, Deanna served as the co-founder and director of Precious Gems Academy, a youth empowerment organization that served 65 ‘at-risk’ youth annually through its network of after school programs in the Harrisonburg City Schools, and created an original summer enrichment program for the Roberta Webb Childcare Center. Beyond her leadership and achievements in serving youth, Deanna has 20 years of experience in retail management and community development work. Deanna is currently the Mayor of Harrisonburg and the Advisor for the Iota Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority at James Madison University and holds numerous offices of other local organizations.
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Ms. Emani Morse
Middle School Program Coordinator (THMS)
Emani serves as the Program Coordinator for our program at Thomas Harrison Middle School.
Why OTRC?
“I am passionate about empowering our community’s youth to recognize their promise. I want to become a dependable and trusted resource for the students. With the organization’s expansion to Thomas Harrison Middle School, I am super excited to dive into the new program and be a part of the incredible atmosphere OTRC has created.”
Middle School Program Coordinator (THMS)
Emani serves as the Program Coordinator for our program at Thomas Harrison Middle School.
Why OTRC?
“I am passionate about empowering our community’s youth to recognize their promise. I want to become a dependable and trusted resource for the students. With the organization’s expansion to Thomas Harrison Middle School, I am super excited to dive into the new program and be a part of the incredible atmosphere OTRC has created.”
Ms. Kerry Morgan
High School Program Coordinator (HHS)
Kerry serves as the Program Coordinator for our program at Harrisonburg High School.
Why OTRC?
“On The Road is all about supporting students and empowering them to fulfill their promise - something that I wholeheartedly believe in. I am passionate about helping youth figure out what they want to do after high school, who they are, and building community with them. I am excited to work with the high school students while they explore their passions and prepare for their future."
High School Program Coordinator (HHS)
Kerry serves as the Program Coordinator for our program at Harrisonburg High School.
Why OTRC?
“On The Road is all about supporting students and empowering them to fulfill their promise - something that I wholeheartedly believe in. I am passionate about helping youth figure out what they want to do after high school, who they are, and building community with them. I am excited to work with the high school students while they explore their passions and prepare for their future."
Ms. Kishia Taylor
Program Specialist (Skyline)
Kishia serves as the Program Specialist for our program at Skyline Middle School.
Why OTRC? “I've always wanted to work with youth and On the Road gave me the opportunity to give back and be a champion for the students at Skyline Middle School. Being apart of OTRC for almost 5 years now has been remarkable! Just building strong relationships, watching the students grow and succeed, really has made OTR a special place for me.
Program Specialist (Skyline)
Kishia serves as the Program Specialist for our program at Skyline Middle School.
Why OTRC? “I've always wanted to work with youth and On the Road gave me the opportunity to give back and be a champion for the students at Skyline Middle School. Being apart of OTRC for almost 5 years now has been remarkable! Just building strong relationships, watching the students grow and succeed, really has made OTR a special place for me.
Meet Our Intern
Ms. Kyra Winn
Program and Non-Profit Intern
Why On the Road?: Through working as a Valley Scholars mentor in Rockingham County Public Schools, I noticed how great of a gap there is in educational resources. I personally was not used to this due to being from a suburban area in Chesterfield, VA. As college mentors, our job was to represent the opportunity that comes from higher education. I heard about On the Road Collaborative and what they do specifically for the Harrisonburg community, and I chose to work with them because it combines my love for mentoring and serving youth communities.
Program and Non-Profit Intern
Why On the Road?: Through working as a Valley Scholars mentor in Rockingham County Public Schools, I noticed how great of a gap there is in educational resources. I personally was not used to this due to being from a suburban area in Chesterfield, VA. As college mentors, our job was to represent the opportunity that comes from higher education. I heard about On the Road Collaborative and what they do specifically for the Harrisonburg community, and I chose to work with them because it combines my love for mentoring and serving youth communities.
