About YCD
The APPROACH
Why does YCD exist?
YCD takes a holistic approach via a delivery eco-system of services designed to empower residents of all ages in achieving economic mobility.
Our HISTORY
The Story of YCD
Established in 1973, Young Community Developers, Inc. (YCD) is a 45+year old 501c (3) community based organization that provides a variety of training and support opportunities for residents of the Bayview Hunters Point neighborhood of San Francisco. Per year over one thousand (1,000) individuals receive employment and training related services. Since the very beginning, YCD has successfully operated both educational and employment based training opportunities for residents of the Southeast Sector.
Our Leadership Team
THE COMMUNITY WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION
Our team represents our diverse community, reflecting a broad range of ethnic identities and age groups. We all have one thing in common: we are dedicated to empowering San Francisco’s underserved African-American communities with the tools and resources to be successful in their academic and career pursuits.
Executive Director
Dion-Jay Brookter
Deputy Director
Timothy Waters
Chief Financial Officer
Jenny Yoo
Director, Housing and Anti-Displacement
Divali Magnus
Program Director, Youth Development Services, Re-Entry Services and Special Initiatives
Tracey Taper
Program Director, 100% College Prep Education Services
Diane Gray
Program Director, Neighborhood Access Point, District 11 Inner City Youth
Gwendolyn Brown
Program Director, Operations, Marketing and YCD Fellows Program
Lindsey Lopez-Weaver
Program Manager, Re-Entry Services
Valentina Sedeno
Director, Human Resources
Aisha Blackwell
Director, Business Development
Laila Newton
Program Director- Workforce Development
Mark Aquino
Program Director, Youth Development Services, Re-Entry Services and Special Initiatives
Tracey Taper
Email:ttaper@ycdjobs.org
Program Director, Neighborhood Access Point, District 11 Inner City Youth
Gwendolyn Brown
Email:gbrown@ycdjobs.org
Program Director, Operations, Marketing and YCD Fellows Program
Lindsey Lopez-Weaver
Email:llopez@ycdjobs.org