Doni Blumenstock serves as the Program Director for Creciente. She is a recognized expert on the development and implementation of leadership programs, having served for 12 years as the founding director of the Sacramento Region Chapter of the American Leadership Forum, consulted on the founding of the San Joaquin Valley chapter of ALF, co-founded and […]
Karen joined YDN mid-2025, bringing experience in administration, recruiting, and program coordination. She completed the Creciente Latinx Leadership Program in 2024 as part of Cohort 5. As a first-generation professional, Karen is passionate about empowering youth and committed to supporting their personal and professional development. She is driven by a deep belief in equity and […]
Adrian Ruiz is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and Executive Director of YDN. He is recognized regionally as one of the leading facilitators, coaches, and trainers surrounding the strengths-based youth development approach. He assumed the role as Executive Director for the YDN in 2009. Over the previous years, Adrian has held the positions of Co-Executive […]