
Inspire to Lead
Learn more about the people leading our efforts to close the Opportunity Divide in communities across America.
Our Leadership
Susan Murray
Interim CEO, Year Up United
Susan Murray is Interim Chief Executive Officer of Year Up United, a national workforce development organization committed to expanding access to economic opportunity for all young adults and providing talent, business, and community solutions to reshape the world of work.


Catherine Ang
Chief Enrollment and Student Services Officer
Year Up United

Christine Barber
Chief of Staff
Year Up United

Gerald Chertavian
Founder & Advisor
Year Up United

Gary Flowers
CIO, Transformation & Technology Services
Year Up United

Elisha Gilliam
Chief Talent Networks Officer
Year Up United

Lakeshia Highsmith
Chief People Officer
Year Up United

Ronda Harris Hines
Chief Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Officer
Year Up United

Michelle Sims
CEO
YUPRO Placement

Eric Westphal
Chief Operating Officer
Year Up United

Chrystal Stokes Williams
Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
Year Up United