YDN - Key Persons
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- Member of the Officers Team
- Board Vice President, Education Change and Organizational Development Consultant
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- Admin
- Executive Director
- Member of the Officers Team
- Certified Strengths Coach and Executive Director
- Executive Director - Gallup Certified Strengths Coach
Adrian Ruiz is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and Executive Director of YDN. He is recognized regionally as one of the leading facilitators, coaches, and trainers surrounding the strengths-based youth development approach. He assumed the role as Executive Director for the YDN in 2009. Over the previous years, Adrian has held the positions of Co-Executive Director and Youth Development Institute Lead Trainer. Adding Gallup Certified Strengths Coach to his repertoire, Adrian continues to shift the paradigm in how youth and adults partner with each other to create life-changing opportunities for youth to thrive and succeed.
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- Member of the Officers Team
- Treasurer, Farmers & Merchant Bank
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- Member of the Officers Team
- Board President, Crowe LLP
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- Student - University of California - Los Angeles
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- Recreation Superintendent, City of Sacramento, Parks & Recreation ( Retired )
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- Admin
- Program Development Specialist / Trainer
Meg joined the YDN team in October of 2019 as a Youth Development Specialist/ Trainer. Meg is motivated to help others develop and grow to their full potential and is determined to create/foster intersectional and inclusive communities through a Youth Development framework. When she's not at work you can typically find her at live sporting events, or out in the wilderness.
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- Admin
- Gallup Certified Strengths Coach
Ms. Helen Yee, a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach with YDN is dedicated to supporting her community with a commitment to bringing out the best in people and making a difference in their lives. With over 25 years of board and non-profit experience, Ms. Yee brings expertise in team building, event coordination, training, facilitation and board development. Ms. Yee's broad array of experience and her commitment to bringing out the best in people has fueled her Strengths development and provides real life experiences her clients can relate to and use to enhance their personal strengths journey.
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- Student - Columbia University
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- Financial Representative, MassMutual Northern California
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- Admin
- Assistant Director
- Member of the Officers Team
- Secretary of the Board
Vicki joined the YDN team in October of 2005. Currently she supports the organization in the position of Assistant Director/Office Administration Coordinator, managing the office responsibilities of the YDN. Vicki is proud to be a part of the YDN team and is excited to be a part of making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. "We all have a role in the success of our future. Engagement and relationship building are the key to a happy and enriching life."