Staff and Board of Directors
Our Team
The Girls Inc. team is committed to supporting participants in growing up healthy, educated, and independent—whether through direct programming or behind-the-scenes efforts. Their work helps ensure that participants benefit from lasting mentoring relationships, a supportive environment designed for girls, and evidence-based programming.

Staff

Affiliate Leadership
Laura Tiedge
Executive Director

Affiliate Leadership
Tishara Watson
Program Director

Affiliate Leadership
Sadrac Ramos
Finance and Operations Manager

Affiliate Leadership
Victoria Merchant
Member and Marketing Associate

Affiliate Leadership
Lex Samuels
Program Coordinator

Program Staff
Makiela Coleman
Facilitator

Program Staff
Nairoby Hiraldo
Facilitator

Program Staff
Olivia McPherson
Gymnastics Coordinator & Head Coach

Program Staff
Adrianna Nevarez
Facilitator

Program Staff
Tina Torello
Facilitator

Support Staff
Kianna Williams
Food Service Specialist
Board of Directors

Chad Cardillo
President

Diadette Hernandez
Vice President

Deborah Banas
Secretary

Charles Johnson
Treasurer

Yvette Bunting-Watts

Ariana Ceneviva

Tara Dempsey

Dona Morgan

Louise Zakrzewski