Meet the people bringing experience in education, technology, creative work, and community service to the YES story.
Mr. Green Bay
Executive Director
Speaker, author, youth mentor, and community advocate, Damien leads YES with a focus on self-awareness, accountability, belonging, and opportunities for young people to grow and serve.
He holds an honorary Doctor of Community Leadership from Upper Room Theological University.
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Director of Technology & Information
Christopher Potter is a neuroacoustic innovator, AI strategist, music producer, and mental health advocate. His background brings together technology, sound, and creative expression.
As Director of Technology & Information, Chris brings that perspective to Youth Empowerment Summit and its mission of supporting young people through mentorship, education, leadership, and community connection.
Technology & AI · Music production · Creative innovation · Mental health advocacy
Advisory Board Member
Latosha Greenleaf brings experience in nonprofit leadership, accounting, and community arts to Youth Empowerment Summit’s Advisory Board. Her work with Urban Cultural Arts & Event Community Center in Green Bay reflects a commitment to keeping art affordable and accessible.
Her community involvement includes support for the Just 4 Kicks shoe drive and participation in the Green Bay NAACP charter effort. At YES, she contributes a perspective shaped by cultural engagement, nonprofit operations, and community connection in support of young people and their futures.
Nonprofit leadership · Accounting · Accessible arts · Community engagement
Director of Education
Noah Simon is a professional theatre artist and educator whose background spans three decades of acting, directing, producing, and community storytelling. He has taught theatre at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay and St. Norbert College, bringing a creative, performance-centered perspective to learning and self-expression.
His Chicago storefront theatre career includes more than 60 productions as an actor, director, or producer. His regional work includes Peninsula Players, Third Avenue Playworks, Theatre Z, and The Weidner. In 2024, he co-wrote In Plain Sight with four local poets.
Noah holds a B.A. in Theatre from Butler University and an MFA in Acting from The Theatre School at DePaul University. His background in theatre and storytelling supports YES’s focus on helping young people explore their experiences and find their voice.
Theatre education · Storytelling · Acting & directing · Creative expression
Leadership, Mentorship & Service
Marvin Jones’s background brings together manufacturing management, youth mentorship, pastoral leadership, and community service. His professional experience includes team development and a focus on safety, quality, and operational improvement.
He volunteered as a Big Brother with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America from 1993 to 1997 and has been a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity since 1994. His ministry experience includes serving as Executive Pastor at Antioch Baptist Church in Waco, Texas.
In 2025, Marvin supported efforts to re-establish the Green Bay NAACP while serving as Basileus of Omega Psi Phi’s Nu Kappa Kappa Chapter. His background reflects a commitment to developing people and contributing to the community.
Team development · Youth mentorship · Pastoral leadership · Community service
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DJ Trill Will
Director of Community Engagement
William Johnson, professionally known as DJ Trill Will, brings a background in music, media, and business to Youth Empowerment Summit. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration and Management, General, from Louisiana State University, where he studied from 2002 to 2006.
His professional background includes more than a decade of DJ experience and work with Nerve DJs Radio. He is also part of Who Got The Buzz Podcast, connecting music and conversation.
As Director of Community Engagement, William brings his creative and business perspective to YES’s work of building community connections and expanding opportunities for young people.
Community engagement · Music & media · Business administration · Creative connection
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