CYA MWMTD 2018 Program

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Albert Wynn, Chair

Partner, Greenberg Traurig and Former US Congressman

Angela Jones Parent

Brunson Cooper

Owner, Corenic Construction Group

Cassius Priestly, Treasurer

Lorena Vallejo

Branch Manager, Old Line Bank

Marcus Daniels Associate, NAI Michael

Rev. Johnny Parker First Baptist Church of Glenarden

Robert Malone, Founder

SunTrust Bank

Executive Director, The Arc of Prince George’s County

Keith Singletary

Tamara Williams, Vice Chair

Franchise Owner, Chick-fil-A

Deloitte

Krystal Ferguson

Tayler Martin

unkanny! Design

Leonard Lucchi, Esq. O’Malley, Miles, Nylen & Gilmore, P.A.

Student, Prince George’s Community College

EVENT PROGRAM Opening Remarks & Introduction Of Emcees................................................Albert Wynn Welcome......................................................................................................Jim Estepp And Jim Coleman Prayer For The Occasion......................................................................................................Mark Russ Dinner Is Served Performance.........................................................By The Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra A Special Video Presentation.....................................................................Produced By Comcast Mentoring To Manhood: What We Do................................................Daon McLarin Johnson Saturday School: What We Do..................................................................................Cindy Martin A Video Tribute To Our Honorees...........................................................Produced By Comcast Honoring Brandon Cole.............................................................................................Isaiah Anderson Honoring Melonee Clark.........................................................................................Abigail Sandoval Honoring Kimberly Rhim...............................................................................................Maya Chaitoo Honoring Jim Cornelsen..................................................................................................Avery Brown Closing Music & Networking

GREETINGS They used to be called “Pillars of the Community”–accomplished people with an altruistic spirit and outstanding character who gave of their time and talents to help others and improve their towns and neighborhoods. They were role models and leaders who set an example and who people looked up to. Tonight we are calling them Men and Women Who Make The Difference! We come to recognize and celebrate their accomplishments and contributions. Welcome and thank you for joining us in this celebration of these individuals who are the unsung heroes of our community.

We especially want to thank the sponsors listed in this program booklet and who will be recognized throughout the program. They make a difference too, because they invested significant resources in order to support programs for our young people. Finally, I want to thank our staff and particularly Cindy Martin and Daon McLarin Johnson, our program directors, who work diligently to provide quality academic and enrichment programs for our students.

I hope you will have a wonderful evening, meet some new friends, and see the great work that is being done to build a better future for our community.

Thank you for your support and we invite you to stay involved.

ALBERT WYNN Chair, Board of Directors Community Youth Advance

WE ARE PLEASED TO INTRODUCE

DANIELLE K. MILNER OUR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

She is a nonprofit and process improvement professional. She began her professional career with the National Football League in Brand Marketing and Licensing. Her passion for nonprofit service began while at the NFL, where Danielle managed a fund for children through Punt Pass & Kick (PPK) and the NFL Play 60 initiative.

Danielle is a published author and fundraising blogger who has supported national & local nonprofit organizations including Volunteers of America Chesapeake and The Arc Prince George’s County. Her expertise includes strategic planning, communications, donor cultivation, process improvement, SMART goal setting and employee relations. She has supported and monitored the implementation of an organization-wide information management system, and published annual reports and donor newsletters to strengthen community connections.

Danielle holds her BA from Temple University in Journalism & Public Relations and is active in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, serving as a general member, and a member of the Alumni Board of Directors (2014). Danielle speaks conversational French and is active in her church community where she teaches Elementary & Middle School Bible Study classes.

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HONORING BRANDON COLE MENTORING TO MANHOOD Brandon Cole is a Patent Examiner at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). He has served in this role for more than a decade.

His inspiration to become a mentor was sparked at a local high school when he was in college. What began as an assignment to tutor high school kids in algebra, eventually turned into a passion to help those same students make better decisions and reach their fullest potential.

Ten years later, Brandon’s passion led him to meet Mentoring to Manhood’s Daon McLarin Johnson at an event at the Washington Convention Center. It was at that moment that Brandon’s passion for mentoring became his purpose.

He has been a mentor with Mentoring to Manhood for three years.

Brandon is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh earning a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering. He enjoys lifting weights and playing team sports like flag football, basketball, and kickball. He also likes using his BBQ smoker to smoke food on the weekends and is constantly trying to lower his golf handicap. Brandon has been married for two years and is also a member of National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and an active member of Alfred Street Baptist Church.

HONORING MELONEE CLARKE THE ARC PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY Melonee Clark is the Outreach and Resource Program Administrator for The Arc of Prince George’s County. She has been working in the disability field for over 20 years. She is the parent of a daughter with Autism and has extensive experience in working with and training students and families on issues related to early intervention transition, transition youth planning, future planning, employment and special education resources.

Melonee has coordinated The Benefits Enrollment Center that assists, educates and enrolls individuals 18 and older into core disability benefits. She conducts parent workshops to enlighten, engage and empower families who are in need of long term support services. Prior to working at The Arc, Ms. Clark was the Parent Coordinator of the Partner for Success Parent Center and Parent Coordinator of the Prince George’s Community College Children’s Developmental Clinic Parent Sessions.

Ms. Clark is a graduate of the Maryland Partners in Policy Making and Delaware Leadership Institute on Developmental Disabilities.

HONORING KIM RHIM THE TRAINING SOURCE Kim Rhim is the founder and executive director of The Training Source, Inc. The Training Source is a 25-year-old nonprofit organization that provides employment training, job placement and follow-up services; youth leadership and technology programs; and community and social services for individuals and families in the Washington region.

In 2016, Kim was recognized as the Radio One NAACP Hometown Champion for DC, Maryland & Virginia, Outstanding Community Leader

by Maryland Black Mayors, Inc. and Woman Business Leader of the Year by Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce. She was also voted in the national Top 10 Good Neighbors in the State Farm Neighborhood Awards contest.

Kim is actively involved in the human services sector and has served on the Boards of Directors of Nonprofit Prince George’s County and Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations, and on many local and regional roundtables and task forces.

Prior to creating The Training Source, Kim enjoyed a ten-year career serving in a number of professional and managerial positions at IBM Corporation.

She holds a BBA, magna cum laude, from Howard University and an MBA in finance, corporate relations and management from Columbia University.

She is also a certified Job Developer, Resume Writer and Global Career Development Facilitator. She resides in Prince George’s County, Maryland with her husband, Michael, and they have two adult children.

HONORING JIM CORNELSON OLD LINE BANK James W. Cornelsen is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Old Line Bancshares, Inc. and Old Line Bank. He joined Old Line Bank as President and Chief Executive Officer and became a member of its Board of Directors in 1994. He has been a member of the Board of Directors of Old Line Bancshares, Inc. since its incorporation in April 2003, and currently serves as Chairman of the Loan Committee and the Asset and Liability Committee.

He has over 40 years of commercial banking experience. Prior to joining Old Line Bank, he served in many capacities during his 15 years with Citizens Bank of Maryland.

James serves on the Board of Directors of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, The Greater Washington Board of Trade, United Way of the National Capital Area, Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, The Foundation Schools, Maryland Humanities Council, Maryland Theatre for the Performing Arts, Greater Prince George’s Business Roundtable, FIS Global CEO Strategic Planning Advisory Council, the Atlantic Community Bankers Bank and Old Line Bank and Old Line Bancshares.

Previously, James served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce, as well as, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of St. Mary’s Ryken High School, the Board of Directors of the Maryland Bankers Association, and various committees of the Maryland Bankers Association. He also served on the American Bankers Association Community Bankers Council; the American Bankers Association Administrative Committee, the American Bankers Association Board of Directors for The Fund for Economic Growth and the American Bankers Association Payments Solutions Board of Directors.

HONORARY EVENT CO-CHAIR M. H. JIM ESTEPP | Greater rince George’s Business Roundtable The President and CEO of the Greater Prince George’s Business Roundtable , Mr. M.H. Jim Estepp is formerly: Chair of the Prince George’s County Council, Maryland, Council; President Pro Tempore of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments; Chairman of the Board of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments; President of the International Association of Fire Chiefs; Director of the Maryland Security Council, Office of the Governor; Fire & EMS Chief of Prince George’s County and Director of Public Safety for Prince George’s County.

Mr. Estepp was named Citizen of the Year by the Prince George’s Board of Trade, the Elizabeth & David Scull Award for Outstanding Regional Leadership, COG’s highest Award and The Tom Bradley Leadership Award from the National Association of Regional Councils, its highest award.

In addition, he received: the Janet L. Hoffman Award for outstanding local administration from the American Society for Professional Administration (ASPA), Maryland Chapter. He is Vice President of the Board of Directors; Congressional Fire Services Institute, a member of the Boards of Directors of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce (former) and (Currently) Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.

Mr. Estepp is also a member of: the Board of Visitors of Bowie State University, the Prince George’s Community Foundation Advisory Board, the Prince George’s County Executive’s Commission for Education Excellence, Chairman of the Board of the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (ProBoard®) and member of the Board of Visitors of the world renowned Maryland Shock Trauma Center. Mr. Estepp is a member of the Doctors Community Hospital Foundation Board. In February of 2016, Mr. Estepp received the United State’s Air Force’s Distinguished Public Service Award, presented by the Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force. This award was presented for his contributions to the Air Force and the Chief of Staff ’s Civic Leader Group.

Mr. Estepp lives in Croom with his wife Nancy and between them, they have five children and eleven grandchildren.

He is a graduate of the Program for Senior Executives in State & Local Government at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Cambridge, MA.

HONORARY EVENT CO-CHAIR JIM COLEMAN | Prince George’s Economic Development Forum From his family’s farm in Lexington, Kentucky to Wall Street, Jim Coleman has delivered stellar results over the last 32 years with Oscar Mayer & Co., Pepsi Cola Company, Altria Corporation, American Express, several entrepreneurial ventures, and several government and quasi government entities including: the New York State Senate, Westchester County and now, the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation.

Since his appointment by County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III and the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation’s Board to be the President & CEO of the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation, Jim has become Prince George’s County’s premier business advocate and deal maker.

Jim has led his 75 member staff to attract over 40 new companies to Prince George’s County, retain the county’s top 500 large employers and convince them to expand and to create over 5,400 new jobs and has trained and prepared over 71,000 of the county’s residents for new high wage jobs in the county’s private sector. As a result, over 17,000 new jobs have been created during the last 12 months, reducing the county’s unemployment rate from 5.3% to 3.9% and the county’s median household income has increased by nearly $5,000 to a record high of $76,741, which is more than $20,000 more than the nation’s median household income.

Jim is committed to connecting Prince George’s County based businesses to the international market by facilitating international trade missions. Jim has led the successful planning and execution of business trade missions to South Korea (September 2017), China (2015,2017), Cuba (2016), and Nigeria (Target Date: August 2018). Through these trade missions, Mr. Coleman has establishing a business investment pipeline of over $100 million.

Jim is a 1983 graduate of Howard University with a B.A. in Economics. He was raised on his family farm, Coleman Crest, which was originally purchased by Coleman’s great grandfather in 1888 after the family had tilled the farm as slaves. Jim owns Coleman Crest today.

ENTERTAINMENT NELLY’S ECHO

Nelson Emokpae, the artist known as Nelly’s Echo, is a highly sought-after musician performing in the college tour circuit, various clubs, festivals across the United States and tours overseas. Some of his accolades include being a contestant on season 3 of NBC’s The Voice, his cover of Bill Withers’ classic, “Ain’t No Sunshine,” reaching #7 on the iTunes R&B charts as well as sharing the big stage with artists such as Trombone Shorty, Travis McCoy, Sean Kingston, and Boyz II Men to name a few. “Make good music the soundtrack to your life,” is one of Nelson’s favorite sayings. That saying rings ever true through his captivating musical storytelling and high energy performances.

THE POSITIVE VIBRATIONS YOUTH STEEL ORCHESTRA

The Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra (PVYSO) has been sharing its melodies nationally and internationally since 1996. The orchestra was started in the suburban basement of founder Lorna Green with 14 students and some steel pans. At the end of two weeks the group had completed the “Star Spangled Banner” and performed the piece for the Olympic torch ceremony passing through Largo, MD. Within a year the group relocated to Hyattsville, MD and the rest is history. This group of energetic young performers has toured nationally and internationally, including performances in Dakar, Senegal; Ontario, Canada, Chicago, IL, and New Haven, CT.

DJ YOUNG FRESH PRINCE

LaVon S. Thomas II, developed a love of music at a very early age. Having a natural ear for music, he could easily identify the nuances of songs which gave them depth and meaning. Over the past two years, DJ Young Fresh Prince’s passion for music has afforded him multiple opportunities to display his talents for various crowds in his home community and beyond. As the current resident DJ at Lincoln Community Center, he hones his mixing and scratching skills while providing positive entertainment for the Rockville community. He is also the DJ at Julius West Middle School, where he currently attends. He is the past DJ for the Rockville Victors, a semi-professional basketball team in Maryland. DJ Young Fresh Prince’s creative talents stem from his passion for classic artists such as Earth, Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, LTD, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Prince and Marvin Gaye. Using these influential artists as his base, his natural talent at mixing and blending leads to creative mixes that are enjoyed by people of all ages.

Old Line Bank Proud supporter of Community Youth Advance Old Line Bank, headquartered in Prince George’s County, extends our congratulations to the Men & Women Who Make the Difference Honorees, including our very own James Cornelsen, President and CEO. Join us in applauding: •

Melonee Clark, Community Outreach, The Arc Prince George’s County

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Brandon Cole, Mentor, Mentoring to Manhood

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Kim Rhim, Founder, The Training Source

Their work in service of the lives of others, has helped to transform the community for the better through the small acts that collectively amount to a large positive impact.

Thank You! 301.430.2500 or OldLineBank.com

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SOMETHING IMPORTANT HAPPENS IN OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Something unique. Precious. Powerful.

The National Education Association is proud to celebrate with Community Youth Advance and this year’s honorees who are making a difference.

Thank you for all you do!

Visit www.nea.org to learn more about NEA activities and programs to help every student.

Envision your DREAM. Prince George’s Community College’s top priority is ensuring that every student begins their educational journey, completes a

We’re investing in the future together Kaiser Permanente is a proud advocate of Community Youth Advance. We stand behind your commitment to promote education throughout Prince George’s County and to help students thrive.

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THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS Albert and Susan Wynn • Angela Jones • Cassius and Jacqulyn Priestly • Chick-Fil-A Clark Construction • Comcast • Corenic Construction • First Baptist Church of Glenarden G.S. Proctor & Associates, Inc. • Giant Food • Kaiser Permanente • NAI Michael National Education Association • Old Line Bank • O’Malley, Miles, Nylen & Gilmore, P.A. Patrick and Tamara Williams • Pepco • Prince George’s Community College Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation • Rev. Johnny and Lezlyn Parker Rob and Jualecia Malone • Steve Proctor • SunTrust Bank • Terry Lierman • Therman and Monica Evans, Jr. Valencia Brooks-Jones • Warren and Donna Connley

SPECIAL THANKS EVENT PLANNING & VOLUNTEERS Albert Wynn • Angela Jones • Bernita Marshall • Christina Williamson • Crystal Hawkins • Daon Johnson Dawn Finney • Evan Harrod • Kala White • Kai White • Kashieka Minor • Kevin Robbs • Kimberly Hodges • Kimberly White Krystal Ferguson • Lorena Vallejo • Rob Malone • Rochelle McCallister • Sherry Howard • Skyy Perkins • Tamara Williams Taryn Hall • Terri Anderson • Therman Evans, Jr., Esq. • Zorina Thomas • Mekhi Williams

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Event Decor: Fab My Party, Dawn Finney Event Production: Kimberly Hodges, Provision PR & Events Photography: PixelStrut Tayonia Marshall

Music: Nelly’s Echo Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra DJ Young Fresh Prince Videography/Testimonial Video Producer: Ron Williams Comcast

Honoree Videos Produced by: Comcast Technical Director: Otis Lowe, Black Snow Productions Graphic Design & Printing: Skycon Media, Stephen Fortune unkanny! Design, Krystal Ferguson

COMMUNITY YOUTH ADVANCE

Community Youth Advance transforms out-of-school time to help youth thrive. Our “Teach, Reach, Keep� philosophy fuels our academic, mentorship, and pathways program goals to fill existing gaps in the community so our students and mentees achieve more in school and life. We connect caring adults, such as these men and women making a difference, to ensure our youth have the tools they need to go as far as they want to go. Community Youth Advance was born after two flagship organizations, Community Tutoring, Inc. and Mentoring to Manhood merged to expand their services and enlarge their student reach.

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