Our Team
The People
Behind Our Mission
Our Leadership
Darren Chase
Founder & CEO
Darren founded Chase Youth Programs with a vision to bring quality after-school programming to Atlanta schools. With extensive experience in youth development and community partnerships, he oversees program development, school relationships, and strategic growth.
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Helen Francis
Chief Operating Officer
Helen brings six years of teaching experience and advanced degrees in Psychology, Early Childhood Education, and Elementary Education. She manages operations, supports staff development, and leads our tutoring program with specialized expertise in reading and math instruction.
Team Members
Millie LeJeune
Director of Community Service
Neel Heilmann
Associate Director of Program Expansion
Lior Berg
Associate Director of Program Expansion
Jumai Muhammad
Tutor/Tennis Professional
Asia Locke
Athletics Professional
Akash Puvvala
Tutor/Athletics Professional
Jonathan Radney
Tennis & Athletics Professional
Shanair Price
Tutor/Athletics Professional
Joe Greenberg
Tennis & Athletics Professional
Lourdes Queen
Tennis Professional/STEAM Educator
Anastasiya Speyer
Tennis Professional/Community Service
Our Staff
Coaches, instructors, and coordinators who bring our programs to life every day.
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