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Youth Programs provides free youth development programs for individuals ages 14-24 in Hampshire County, Franklin County, and the North Quabbin region. We help young people build the skills, resources, and resilience to overcome barriers and be successful in adolescence and adult life.
Youth & Workforce Development Staff
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Director of Youth & Workforce Development LLapierre@communityaction.us (413) 774-7028 ext. 797 She/Her/Hers
Leadership and Collaborations Coordinator JDuncan@communityaction.us (413) 768-4558 They/Them/Theirs
Workforce Development Coordinator & Instructor NLasalandra@communityaction.us (413) 834-0079 They/Them/Theirs
Re-entry Workforce Development Coordinator, FCSO/LEAD NCastro@communityaction.us (413) 834-2092 She/Her/Hers
Administrative Coordinator HJohnson@communityaction.us (413) 834-2169 She/Her/Hers
Youth Access Partnership Coordinator RElwellSocci@communityaction.us (413) 834-5530 She/Her/Hers
Workforce Development Instructor VKeough@communityaction.us (413) 834-0364 He/Him/His
Workforce Development Specialist (NQ) HFranchi@communityaction.us (413) 834-5345 She/Her/Hers
Workforce Development Specialist (HC) TMathewson@communityaction.us (413) 320-6451 She/Her/Hers
Workforce Development Specialist (FC) HGlier@communityaction.us (413) 834-8327 She/Her/Hers
LGBTQ Program Specialist TLionheart@communityaction.us They/Them/Theirs & He/Him/His
Leadership Development Program Assistant JUrsaNova@communityaction.us (413) 834-5411 She/Her/Hers & They/Them/Theirs
Youth Leadership Development Specialist LDavis@communityaction.us (413) 834-8768 She/Her/Hers
Workforce Development Specialist (Young Parents Program, WIOA) HLeon@communityaction.us (413) 834-0485 She/Her/Hers
Leadership Development Specialist - Healthy Relationships Program at Easthampton High School MKatzZeiger@communityaction.us (413) 834-0228 He/Him/His & They/Them/Theirs
Youth Action Board Specialist GWelch@communityaction.us (413) 834-2481 She/Her/Hers & They/Them/Theirs
Outreach & Enrollment Specialist MRagan@communityaction.us (413) 834-7993 They/Them/Theirs, He/Him/His, Ze/Hir/Hirs
Workforce Development Specialist (Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program) HWelty@communityaction.us (413) 834-8606 They/Them/Theirs, She/Her/Hers