Our Team
Staff & Consultants
Director of Program Evaluation
Aurora Amoah
Washington, DC
Executive Intern
Ananshia Ananth
Ananshia Ananth is an Executive Intern at Claim Your Potential, driven by her passion to create a better society for women. With a major in Integrated Science and Technology, Ananshia leverages technology and innovation to empower women and make a lasting impact. She utilizes her exceptional skills to assist the Executive Director, connecting with others, sharing empowering messages, and fostering community. Ananshia’s strong time management ensures productivity and goal achievement, furthering the organization’s mission. Committed to challenging gender disparities, she actively promotes equality and advocates for women’s rights.
Ananshia’s determination and drive make her a valuable asset in creating a better world for women. With expertise in technology, a passion for social impact, and exceptional communication skills, Ananshia plays a vital role in empowering women and driving positive change.
Mechanicsville, VA
Web Developer
Katherine Blaine
St. Paul, MN
Web Designer
Kayla Boland
San Diego, CA
Director of Marketing & PR
Julia Carangelo
Boston, MA
Podcast Associate
Raina Cates
Raina Cates is fascinated with the intersectionality between media and our society and continues to learn about the positive impacts of this relationship. She has a passion for serving underrepresented communities and is thus a major advocate for supporting spaces that foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. With a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Digital Media and International Relations, Raina brings a multidisciplinary perspective.
At Claim Your Potential, Raina is committed to using her creativity and knowledge to help enrich the lives of others.
Sacramento, CA
Board Operations Associate
Savannah Currier
Garden City, MI
Mentorship Program Manager
Kendal Davis
Kendal serves as the Mentorship Program Manager at Claim Your Potential. With over 20 years of Organizational Management and People Operations Kendal Davis is known for her excellent Leadership style. Kendal not only specializes in increasing profits but excels in building teams and motivating others to achieve their personal goals. Kendal thrives in a business environment and loves making lemonade out of lemons. Kendal devotes her time to family, friends, humans, good food and fighting the good fight.
San Antonio, TX
Staff Wellness Officer
Brittany Dunham
Hockey, TX
Strategic Planning Associate
Jessica Han
Washington, DC
SEO Specialist
Nivea Hanley
Clearwater, FL
Strategic Partnerships Intern
Susannah Hotovec
Portland, OR
Data Evaluation & Monitoring Associate
Yuwei Hu
Pittsburgh, PA
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Savitri Jones
Outside of her professional life, she is a wife and mom of two babies under one. Savitri found a strong passion in volunteering as a Career Center Coach at Dress for Success Dallas-Fort Worth and is excited to continue to volunteer with organizations, such as CYP, that align so closely with her intrinsic values.
Frisco, TX
Staff Development & Engagement Associate
Becky Lee
Becky Lee is a Staff Engagement and Development Associate at Claim Your Potential, dedicated to empowering women and girls to unlock their full potential. With a strong foundation in psychology and a background in Nonprofit work, Becky brings a unique perspective to her role.
As a Board Certified Music Therapist, Becky has made a significant impact in the lives of individuals facing diverse diagnoses, disabilities, and backgrounds for over 5 years. Her compassionate approach and expertise have helped countless individuals discover the healing power of music.
Beyond her music therapy work, Becky has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills. She has successfully directed an internship program, managed complex Medicaid tasks, facilitated grant writing efforts, and spearheaded the creation of innovative programs for a Nonprofit Organization. Her strategic thinking and ability to bring ideas to life have resulted in tangible and sustainable positive change.
Passionate about social justice and equity, Becky is committed to supporting underrepresented groups and amplifying marginalized voices. By harnessing the unique strengths of individuals, she is dedicated to creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. Becky’s multifaceted expertise, combined with her unwavering dedication to personal growth and community impact, make her an invaluable asset to Claim Your Potential and a true catalyst for positive change.
Denver, CO
Program Engagement & Events Manager
Leslie Levin
Philadelphia, PA
Founder and Executive Director
Sofie Lindberg
Sofie Lindberg is the founder of Claim Your Potential and the host of Claim Your Potential: The Empowerment Podcast. Sofie is a dynamic and passionate empowerment expert who draws from her own past struggles to guide and motivate others to achieve their full potential. With a deep commitment to empowering women and girls of all ages, Sofie is currently pursuing a degree in Human Services and Organizational Sciences, with a focus on nonprofit management. Through her education and her work with Claim Your Potential, Sofie is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of others. Whether you are looking to improve your academic success, your career, your mental wellbeing, your financial health, or you are facing a critical event in your life, Sofie is here to help facilitate your empowerment. She believes that everyone has the potential to achieve their dreams and that with the right tools and support, anything is possible.
Washington, DC
Social Media Manager
Grace Marcy
Bloomington, IL
Compliance Officer
Christal Ogene
Fort Washington, MD
Producer
Alex Van Rose
Throughout his 9+ years in the industry, Alex has produced a wide range of podcasts and media content for TV companies, radio stations, film studios, and music industry talents.
At Claim Your Potential, Alex is committed to producing high-quality podcasts that inspire and motivate listeners to reach their full potential. He strives to create a safe and inclusive space where voices of all backgrounds can be heard, and he is dedicated to showcasing diverse perspectives and experiences through his work.
Los Angeles, CA
Director of Operations
Preston James Ross
Preston James Ross is the Director of Operations at Claim Your Potential: a public sector professional who is passionate about American politics, political economies, and most importantly pragmatic and progressive social policy that advances underserved communities. As an LGBTQ+ advocate, a pro-Black cultivator, environmentalist, and status quo disrupter, Preston works hard to ensure CYP has a strong foundation. Preston excels in public administration and operations, strategy execution, and project management. With a proven track record of success, Preston enjoys leading teams through skilled organization management with a deep commitment to lasting structural change.
Washington, DC
Content Writer
Amandine Shadia
Jamestown, NC
Social Media Intern
Micaela Urena
Micaela also enjoys working on the marketing side as a Social Media Intern to help Claim YourPotential connect with brands, engage, and grow their online and social media presence. She loves not only the creative side of marketing, but the challenging side too because it is an always evolving and changing field that delivers new challenges and offers ample opportunities to learn and grow.
Perth Amboy, NJ
Youth Advisory Board Coordinator
Jamie Wells
Los Angeles, CA
Board of Directors
Board Member
Tekeshia Austin
Tekeshia has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Community Health Education. She is currently completing her Doctorate in Healthcare Business Administration.
At Claim Your Potential, Tekeshia hopes to collaborate with other passionate leaders to drive change from the Macro level down, creating more access to development opportunities that will inspire and shape young girls and women everywhere to feel empowered to pursue their goals.
Katy, TX
Board Member
Micheline Carter
She is passionate about human growth and development, views situations from multiple perspectives and provides coaching and feedback to deliver effective outcomes. Historically, women have not been fully heard. At Claim Your Potential, Micheline hopes to change this societal imbalance by using her vast corporate experience and partnering with other impassioned leaders to identify and source the tools and resources necessary to empower girls and young women to understand, envision, plan, and achieve their full potential, and learn how to become better recognized and valued for their skills, abilities, and ideas.
Boise, ID
Board Member
Katherine Cauley
For more than 20 years, Katherine has been supporting women of all ages to break through barriers and create lives of meaning, purpose, and fulfillment by providing life coaching to envision, define, and attain their personal and professional goals; training them to develop technical and soft skills; mentoring them to start new businesses; guiding them in writing their stories to foster healing from struggles and trauma, and by being a role model as a successful woman and leader.
In this new chapter of her life, Katherine is looking forward to embodying CYP’s values of collaboration, inclusivity, empowerment, compassion, integrity, and continuous learning to contribute to the realization of the organization’s goals and vision of supporting and uplifting girls and women individually and in communities everywhere.
Highlands, NJ
Secretary
Ogechi Ikhile
Ogechi is passionate about supporting women of color. She is passionate about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. She champions young women seeking to break into the tech industry. Her company, Ikhile Tech, helps provide tech certification and reverse recruiting support to help them realize their potential and secure their first opportunity in tech.
She is excited to join us to help others reach their potential.
Gardena, CA
President
Bailey McMurray
Bailey received her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from Illinois State University and her Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership Nonprofit Management from Lewis University. In 2022, she graduated from the US Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization program and received the recognition of IOM.
Bailey is passionate about being part of Claim Your Potential and excited to help the organization grow, excel, and fulfill its mission. Bailey is excited to be part of Claim Your Potential to empower women with the resources, tools, and support needed to unleash their potential from all different backgrounds and ensure their experiences are full of learning, fun, and making lifelong connections.
Villa Park, IL
Board Member
LizAnn Nealing
LizAnn has volunteered with organizations aimed at providing resources to elevate women for several years. Through the Florida State University College of Business, she serves as a mentor for undergraduate women who are looking to navigate the transition from college to work.
LizAnn was drawn to Claim Your Potential for its holistic approach to empowering women and girls. She is committed to acting in ways that have a direct impact on the lives and communities that Claim Your Potential serves.
Westminster, CO
Board Member
Divya Robin
Divya Robin is a board member of Claim Your Potential, a therapist, wellness educator, and media contributor in New York City. With a strong background in psychology, counseling, and personal development, Divya brings knowledge to help Claim Your Potential bridge the emotional health gaps that women and girls face in our modern society.
In addition to her Psychology background, she has strong digital marketing and social media skills. She has blended her passion for psychology and advocacy to cultivate a growing online community and contribute to the media.
As a Claim Your Potential board member, Divya is committed to using her expertise to help women and girls overcome obstacles, build confidence, and achieve their goals. She believes in the power of education, mentorship, and community to create positive change and is dedicated to promoting these values through her work with the organization.
Hoboken, NJ
Vice President
Charisse Ross
She also received an Executive Director certification from Rutgers University. Likewise, she is certified in diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), human resources, and career and life coaching. At Claim Your Potential, Charisse is the Vice President of the board. She offers her expertise in strategic planning, establishing policies, and board governance to help Claim Your Potential achieve its mission and goals!
Rochester Hill, MI
Treasurer
Josie Ross
Josie’s has been a successful leader for more than 20 years. Her career is marked by perseverance, hard work, and a deep passion for empowering people. Growing up with a single mother who often worked three jobs to make ends meet, Josie quickly learned the value of education and knowledge in shaping one’s future. She became the first person in her family to graduate from college, and she later pursued a master’s degree in organizational development.
Throughout her career, Josie has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, having led several high-performing teams to record performance as a leader. Her expertise in healthcare and leadership is unparalleled, having hired, developed, and coached several industry leaders over her career. Josie currently co-owns a consulting boutique, Avant HR Solutions, with her husband where they help organizations align talent to company goals and mission.
For Josie, success is not just about achieving measurable outcomes but also about creating positive and sustainable change that lasts for years to come.
Her approach is grounded in a deep commitment to creating spaces where people can thrive, and she is dedicated to empowering others to be their biggest, best, and most authentic selves. This why she’s excited to help bring the mission and vision of Claim Your Potential to life.