
WE LOVE WHAT WE DO
BUILDING CHARACTER TO BUILD COMMUNITIES
OUR MISSION
EOYDC develops the social and leadership capacities of youth and young adults (ages 6 – 24) so that they are prepared for employment, higher education, and leadership opportunities.
The mission of the East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC) is to develop the social and leadership capacities of youth so that they achieve excellence in education, career, and service to their communities. Our mission is based on solid research which demonstrates that interventions that foster relationships with caring adults, and mastery of technical and social skills, can lead to increased well-being and civic engagement among youth from high risk environments.
OUR VISION
EOYDC visualizes a community of empowered youth and young adults with the character skills and network to positively contribute to society.
THEORY OF CHANGE
EOYDC builds the capacities of youth and young adults by leveraging connections to relatable and caring adults. Within these connections EOYDC emphasizes three elements of success, so that program participants may become social ambassadors of positive change in the communities in which they choose to reside.
CHARACTER BUILDING
EOYDC seeks to nurture the development of the social and emotional character of each youth and young adult. EOYDC emphasizes six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.
READINESS
EOYDC works to ensure that each youth and young adult is prepared for a range of opportunities. Readiness areas are – academics, leadership, and employment.
ACCESS
EOYDC seeks to expose youth and young adults to opportunities for personal advancement. EOYDC builds relationships with individuals, industries and other entities that offer exposures to ideas, careers, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
MEET THE TEAM

CLAUDE BEVERLY
SENIOR FACILITIES MANAGER

REGINA JACKSON
PRESIDENT AND CEO

SELENA WILSON
VICE PRESIDENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

SHAY PRATT
CAREER SERVICES COORDINATOR

ALMA BAROCIO
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

MARISA JOLIVETTE
YOUTH COMPUTER INSTRUCTOR

ANANA SCOTT
ADULT EDUCATION AND CAREER COACH

CARA A. BROWN
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND ASSESSMENTS

SHEMIKA SKIPWORTH
FINANCE AND OPERATIONS MANAGER

TALIA TAYLOR
PATHWAY TO COLLEGE AND CAREER MANAGER

TERRICO NICHOLSON
WELLNESS DIRECTOR

TIA DUNBAR
COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA ASSISTANT

TINA BARKUS
FINANCE AND OPERATIONS ANALYST

QUILA JOHNSON
PROGRAM ASSISTANT

LANDON HILL
AFTER SCHOOL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY COORDINATOR

CHRISTIAN MARIN
FACILITIES ASSISTANT

ELIZABETH MERCADO
ASLA YOUTH LEADER

JORDAN WILLIAMS
ASLA YOUTH LEADER

JULISSA PEREZ
ASLA YOUTH LEADER

KIANNA JOHNSON
ASLA YOUTH LEADER

M’KAYLA PAYTON
ASLA YOUTH LEADER

NATALIE WASHINGTON
ASLA YOUTH LEADER

SION WALLS
RECEPTIONIST

BRENT BELL
COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA COORDINATOR

SANDRA LUU
CURRICULUM DESIGN LEAD

JEFFREI PETTWAY
ASLA YOUTH LEADER

TRENT ROBBINS
FACILITIES ASSISTANT
