Board of Directors

The Board of Directors guides the organization’s strategic direction and provides general oversight of financial, legal, and governance related matters.

Members of the MLW Board of Directors

  • Rebecca Gifford Goldberg, President
  • Mallory Meiser, Vice President
  • Nia Calhoun, Secretary
  • Rick Mikulis, Treasurer
  • Alana Murray
  • Alexandra Meeks
  • Andrew Williams
  • Annabelle Ma
  • Charlie Gayle
  • Darren Thompson
  • Diane D’ Costa
  • Farah Sheikh-Ogoe
  • Grace Cha
  • Marcy Leonard
  • Maureen Harris
  • Nia Calhoun
  • Nicholas Schmitz
  • Stacy Spann

Executive Director

The Executive Director is the key strategic leader for MLW. The ED is responsible for overseeing the programming, administration, marketing, and community outreach for MLW. The position supervises part-time and seasonal staff for summer programs and outreach activities.

Executive Director: Brett Morales

Program Leadership

We are excited to announce our 2026 Program Leadership:

  • Advanced Leadership Seminar: Maura Wetzel
  • Middle School Experience in Leadership: DeJuan Woods Jr. and Nicholas Schmitz
  • Senior High Workshop: Diane D’Costa and Trés McMichael
  • Staff Training Coordinator: Breana Echols
  • Staff Recruitment Coordinator: Justin Smith
  • Assistant Staff Recruitment Coordinator: Teni Olajide
  • New Staff Liaison: Lannon Fritts
  • Assistant New Staff Liaison: Braxton Wilson
  • Social Media & Design Fellow: Zuri Taitt

Programs are staffed at a 1:7 staff to delegate ratio. Programs have an independent evaluator to ensure program quality.

If you are interested in becoming part of the MLW Staff, contact us.

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