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 […]
Julian joined YDN in 2025 as an associate of the Creciente Latinx Leadership Program, bringing his experience as a former attorney in Colombia working with a government agency focused on the protection of children and adolescents, as well as his current career as an audiovisual producer and artist. As an immigrant, he is passionate about […]
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 […]
Monica joins YDN after a long career in public service. After 30 years, she retired from the City of Sacramento as their Youth Division Manager where she managed critical youth development programs and services in workforce development, civic engagement, licensed childcare, and after school programs on elementary and middle school campuses. Monica is a youth […]