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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 Plat
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.
JD, having worked with children and adolescents within a theater workshop and community recreation setting for the past 24 years, realized it was obvious that the culture and development of our children and young adults needed to be addressed. JD's education in marketing and as a professional photojournalist, play a key role in his approa
JD, having worked with children and adolescents within a theater workshop and community recreation setting for the past 24 years, realized it was obvious that the culture and development of our children and young adults needed to be addressed. JD's education in marketing and as a professional photojournalist, play a key role in his approach regards to finding the optimum way to teach youth and nourish their young minds with information and images that will foster a generation of dynamic contributors to society who fully understand their potential. In addition to his experience living abroad for several years, JD has been on the board of directors for the LifeSmart Education since its inception in 2010 and has made many solid and viable contributions to the organization. At present, JD is continuing his education to obtain his bachelor’s degree PR/Marketing.
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 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.
Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), non-practicing, Charted Life Underwriter (CLU), Charted Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Funds Specialist (CFS)
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 forme
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.
Executive Director
Our Executive Director Tracee Patterson has over 25 years of executive management, community engagement, grants management, and educational consulting. She has collaborated with a diverse group of professionals from various disciplines and sectors including federal, state, local, higher education, health, and religion-su
Executive Director
Our Executive Director Tracee Patterson has over 25 years of executive management, community engagement, grants management, and educational consulting. She has collaborated with a diverse group of professionals from various disciplines and sectors including federal, state, local, higher education, health, and religion-supporting nonprofit organizations. Her leadership roles have allowed her to demonstrate high levels of success in community consensus building, stakeholder outreach, and program development amongst diverse cultural populations throughout metropolitan Detroit, Michigan.
A few of her most recent roles include: executive consulting with the CEO/President of the Horatio Williams Foundation in Detroit, serving as Director of Operations and Outreach for the Detroit-based Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, and Educational Consultant for Eastern Michigan University, all which have enhanced her skills to provide key project successes, impassioned and increased support for communities LifeSmart Education and the communities we serve.
She is most proud of her work leveraging community networks to expose Japanese and Spanish languages and culture to underrepresented students in Wayne and Oakland, Michigan counties. Serving as founder, lead instructor and administrator of the Kids Explore Japan Program™ where she has managed a dedicated team of remote instructors that deliver Japanese language instruction in five school districts in southeast Michigan has brought valuable opportunities to school districts and those same language programs will be replicated here in Columbus.
Tracee embraces a transformational leadership style where collaborators and community partners feel seen, valued, respected, able to contribute, and receive mutual benefits when serving the community. Tracee's experience working in community outreach and engagement brings an abundance of strength to the organization and will take LifeSmart's programming to the next level.
Curriculum Director
Director of Social Media
Grant Manager
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Human Resources Administrator
Assistant to Patricia Demetriou
AM City Kids Program Manager
AM City Kids Coordinator