Our People
Our people share an unending belief in our youth 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 Advisor for the Iota Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority at James Madison University and holds numerous offices for community organizations, including John Wesley United Methodist Church and the Harrisonburg Parks & Recreation Commission.
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Ms. Katie Sherman
AmeriCorps VISTA: Volunteer Coordinator
Bio: I am an only child. I love adventuring, and I am very passionate about global and social justice issues. Recent JMU Grad.
What are your favorite snacks? peaches, pretzels, dark chocolate
AmeriCorps VISTA: Volunteer Coordinator
Bio: I am an only child. I love adventuring, and I am very passionate about global and social justice issues. Recent JMU Grad.
What are your favorite snacks? peaches, pretzels, dark chocolate
Ms. Meredith Breeden
High School Coordinator
Bio: Grad of Eastern Mennonite University. As free as the Ocean. Peace Advocate. Friend of all animals. Music Fanatic. Chocolate Connoisseur.
Where do you want to be in 5 years? Working in youth development and in the process of working towards a Masters Degree.
High School Coordinator
Bio: Grad of Eastern Mennonite University. As free as the Ocean. Peace Advocate. Friend of all animals. Music Fanatic. Chocolate Connoisseur.
Where do you want to be in 5 years? Working in youth development and in the process of working towards a Masters Degree.
Ms. Shaquela Corbin
Middle School Program Specialist (Part-Time)
Bio: Basketball, youth development and family (which includes close friends) pretty much sums up my life.
Where do you want to be in 5 years? Coaching high school basketball, with a degree in teaching, and a director of an after school program
Middle School Program Specialist (Part-Time)
Bio: Basketball, youth development and family (which includes close friends) pretty much sums up my life.
Where do you want to be in 5 years? Coaching high school basketball, with a degree in teaching, and a director of an after school program
