Our invite-only CHAMPIONSHIP NETWORK is a community of champions and experts in Athletics, Arts, Education, and other aspirational fields, dedicated to transforming the lives of under-resourced youth.
- Our network collaborates to amplify YES’s mission of providing enriching opportunities for under-resourced youth.
- Our champions connect and guide our youth through potential programs focusing on sponsorship, mentorship, expertise, and support.
- Our network’s impact is multi-faceted, supporting youth directly or indirectly by leveraging personal connections and resources.
- Together, our champions drive growth and accelerate our outreach and fundraising, while maximizing the impact our sponsored experiences have on our youth.
Our Champions
Letitia Hanke
CEO-Author-Musician-Public Speaker Featured on Emmy Winning Kelly Clarkson Show and Mike Rowe's "Returning the Favor
Sonoma and Marin Counties
James LaFrance
Math Teacher & Tutor, Served as Dept. Chair & Won Teacher of the Year 7 Times
Santa Rosa
Marinda Feeman
Event Consultant, Author & Speaker
Marin County
Justin Sommer
Insurance Professional, 2026 Rotary Club of San Rafael President Elect; Jiu Jitsu Competitor, Youth Sports Advocate: Martial Arts / Combat Sports / Wrestling
Marin & Sonoma County
David Brown
Entrepreneur, Business Development Coach
Marin County
Max Glasser
Professional Soccer Player, Soccer Mentor & Trainer, Chemical Engineer Graduate
Marin County
Andre Bishop Hall
Marin County home town athlete, now community leader and coach in sports, social services, and financial guidance
Marin County
Pam Kosinski
Independent Educational Consultant - College Counseling, Athletic Recruiting, & Career Coaching
Marin, Sonoma, & San Mateo County
Mia Glasser
Ballet and Investment Banking Champion
Marin County
Drake Johnson
Information Technology Professional, 30 years in IT enterprise, team leadership, hand-on operations, and training.
Marin County
Wendy Louise Wilder
Strategic Digital Marketing
Marin County
Spencer Finkbohner
Baseball Ambassador, Leader, and Coach.
Petaluma
Michelle G. Whiteside
Founder, LevelingUp Thrive Alliance Inc. Chamber AmbassadorYouth AdvocateTransformational Coach Speaker Advisory Commissioner to the Novato Council – Recreation Cultural & Community Services, Creator of Meet the Future You Teen Program
Marin County, Bay Area
Ryan Madden
Banking Professional, Marin History Museum Board of Director, Collegiate Athletic Hall of Famer, Youth Sports Advocate
Marin & Sonoma County
Jason Bissey
Business Technology & Operations Professional, Grassroots YES Ambassador
Marin & San Mateo County
Renee Rosales O'Hare
Tech Enablement Professional, Served as PTA President & Board Member at Venetia Valley K-8,
Youth Mentor