Youth Development Exchange-International

Mission Statement

We believe all children have the capacity to make a successful transition to adulthood.  Our mission is to facilitate connections between people who can make a positive difference in the lives of youth and increase their ability to have a meaningful, lasting impact.  

Through innovative programming, we serve as a hub where people can:

• Build social capital
• Consult and collaborate
• Take advantage of leadership development opportunities
• Increase their awareness about policy and advocacy issues
• Learn more about philanthropy related to youth development

Volunteer Staff and Interns

Chiquita S. Williams  Founder/Director

Gary Ferrar  Editor-in-Chief, The Exchange  

Chloe Mister  Managing Editor, The Exchange  

Valle Hansen Copy Editor, The Exchange  

Dominick Montalto  Copy Editor

Martie Finkelstein  Staff Writer

Patrick Gaughan Staff Writer

Cheyenna Webber  Staff Writer

Myriam Camhi  Staff Writer

Leadership Committee Members

Rishard Cooper

Mekaelia Davis

Kami Arnold

Advisors

Ocynthia Williams-Watson

Kadeesha Williams