Patricia Demetriou/President/Founder

Jason is a visionary professional inspired by what lies ahead with more than 10 years of experience in various technical support and Major Incident Management roles. He has helped improve team efficiency and has created strategies that helped reduce organizational risk. Jason is the Vice President for Global Technology Infrastructure Platforms/ Major Incident Management, who leads a team of professionals and supports JPMC internal/external customers.

Jason is a graduate of DeVry University and Keller Graduate School of Management. In addition to the nonprofit organization, Jason is working to implement the Youth Leadership Program which provides high-school students with opportunities to earn highly sought IT certifications, career development, and financial and reading literacy programs post-graduation. Jason is enthusiastic about giving back and making sure the youth in the communities we representhave the skills, confidence, and tools to be successful. Jason has two adult children and two grandchildren and one of his interests is that he is a car enthusiast of classical/historical muscle cars.

 Sandeep Nair is a globally accomplished business leader and board member with a passion for helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential. With more than two decades of president-level leadership experience at Emerson Electric, a Fortune 500 company, he has built a strong reputation for driving strategic growth, developing high-performing teams, and creating sustainable value across diverse business environments.

Today, Sandeep channels his expertise into supporting organizations—both for-profit and nonprofit—in advancing their goals and cultivating a growth-oriented mindset. He has a special interest in education and empowerment, recognizing them as essential pillars for thriving in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world.

Paul has over twenty years of experience working in the mental health field.  Paul earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. Paul continued his educational endeavors by completing his Master of Arts in clinical psychology from Argosy University in Phoenix, Arizona.  While obtaining his M.A., Paul worked with "at-risk" children and their parents.  This provided Paul with a deeper understanding of the challenges of professionally working with youth and their families. Paul also obtained his Doctorate of Psychology from Capella University with a specialization in clinical psychology.  While earning his Doctorate Degree, Paul completed his pre-doctoral internship conducting Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) at Pennsylvania Counseling Services.  Working with a diverse population of at risk adolescence, their family, and therapeutically engaging available community resources provided Paul invaluable experience and a greater appreciation and drive to help this population. 

Sherish Rider is a dedicated and passionate worker for LifeSmart Education (LSE) since 2014, when she started out as a volunteer. Sehrish has extensive knowledge working in the financial sector and education. Sehrish has transitioned her love for education to become a board member of LSE to help develop programs and to run the newly formed for-profit company AM City Kids LLC, an online tutoring platform. Sehrish helps to run this program as the Program Manager which supports the nonprofit work of LSE.  

 Elijah Mattis is a forward-thinking professional with a strong background in data-driven media, operations, and team leadership. He currently serves as an Operations Analyst at PLS Financial Services, where he manages compliance, training, and performance initiatives across multiple regions. With a degree in Communication from Bowling Green State University, Elijah brings sharp analytical and communication skills to every project he takes on. His experience in contract and personnel management—particularly in high-demand logistics roles—highlights his adaptability and proven leadership under pressure. Certified in Google Analytics, HubSpot Marketing, and more, Elijah is passionate about using data to drive strategic growth and operational excellence. 

Kathryn Johnson is an accomplished Human Resources professional with more than 12 years of experience leading organizational transformation, strengthening governance structures, and driving strategic talent initiatives. Throughout her career, she has played a key role in designing and implementing systems that enhance workforce effectiveness, streamline operations, and support long-term organizational growth.

Kathryn is deeply passionate about empowering people and building strong, inclusive workplace cultures. She believes in the power of human capital as a catalyst for both business performance and meaningful community impact. Her commitment to aligning people strategies with organizational goals has made her a trusted partner to leadership teams and a valued contributor across the organizations she serves.

Amavi has extensive experience teaching various business-related subjects at universities on a part-time basis, including Research Methods for Managers, International Marketing, Intercultural Management, Capstone Research Tutorial, and International Business Negotiations. With strong expertise in instructional techniques and student assessment practices, Amavi is also proficient in leveraging web technologies for teaching. Additionally, they have a proven ability to develop curricula for courses at all levels, mentor doctoral and master’s students, and teach diverse student populations in both English and French.

 Dr. Nilesh finds his greatest fulfillment in empowering leaders, executive teams, startups, and business families to navigate their evolving contexts, unlock their potential, and achieve their strategic goals. With integrity, clarity, and a deep sense of purpose, he offers consulting, board and CxO advisory, independent board membership, executive coaching, mentoring, corporate training, and research in strategy, entrepreneurship, corporate governance, and organizational transformation. As a co-founder of Enableance.com, he operates in the consulting, coaching, and training space while also serving as an adjunct professor of strategy and entrepreneurship at IIM Sambalpur. With over 28 years of global experience spanning India, the USA, and the UAE, Nilesh has held leadership roles across diverse industries and organizational contexts. He earned his Ph.D. from Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University and has taught there and in the UAE. His professional journey includes consulting roles at PwC, KPMG, and Henley Center, as well as serving as the country head for Telos Partners in India. A certified coach (ACC, RCC, ICC), he also holds a CFA (India), an MBA from IBS Hyderabad, and a BE in Electronics from MNIT Jaipur. Additionally, he is certified as an Independent Director for publicly listed companies in India. Based in Bhopal, he lives with his wife, son, and parents.