THE PROJECT EXPLORATION TEAM

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Project Exploration honors experiences, perspectives and unique identity. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. Each member of the team and leadership is committed to working to build and sustain an equitable and inclusive work environment where cultural diversity is celebrated and valued. We believe diversity benefits and enriches the development of all of our students, staff, and board.

Executive Team


Maria Fernanda Avila

Maria Fernanda Avila

Program Operations Director

Trinanein Kaya

Trinanein Kaya

Deputy Director

Janeicia Williams

Janeicia Williams

Director of Community Ecosystem

Perriyana Clay

Perriyana Clay

STEM Ecosystem Director

Cachetta Potts

Cachetta Potts

Brand Strategy Director

Steven Willis

Steven Willis

Program Director

Jamirria Hathorne

Jamirria Hathorne

Executive Assistant

Natasha Smith-Walker

Natasha Smith-Walker

Executive Director

Direct Service Team


Luis Bermudez

Luis Bermudez

Program Quality Manager

Maria Gabriela Ruiz

Maria Gabriela Ruiz

Program Specialist

Julie Ryan

Julie Ryan

Operations Coordinator

Sharon Williams

Sharon Williams

Site Coordinator

Ruvimbo Munzeiwa

Ruvimbo Munzeiwa

Program Assistant

Lidia Swire

Lidia Swire

Program Operations Coordinator

Ecosystem Team


Corey Dooley

Corey Dooley

Community Ecosystem Coordinator

Langston Harris

Langston Harris

Austin Safety Manager

Youth Employment Team


Amber Neal

Amber Neal

Senior Program Manager

Training & Evaluation Team


Michael Glenn

Michael Glenn

Program Quality Trainer

Joseph Puckett

Joseph Puckett

Program Quality Trainer

Miguel Vazquez

Miguel Vazquez

Evaluation Manager

Antonio Young

Antonio Young

Program Quality Trainer

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