Meet The YLA Team

Roland Williams

Founder & CEO

Hometown: Rochester, New York

Favorite dessert: Carrot Cake

Cedric Cobb

Director of Development & Programs

Email Cedric

Favorite dessert: Cheese Cake

Why YLA?: I love being a part of the Youth Lifeline America team because we are focused on being the change we want to see in our society. We build and facilitate every program with our youth’s best interest in mind, while having an incredible amount of fun.

Kathryn Vasconcellos

Event Guru

Favorite Desert: Red Velvet Cupcakes

Why YLA: After attending a few programs and events hosted by Youth Lifeline America, I was hooked.  I’m impressed most with our commitment to making a positive impact by focusing on providing life skills and resources for their future. I am blessed to have the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful team.

Christian Gebert

Super Intern

Favorite Dessert:  Junior's Cheesecakes Chocolate layer cake

Why YLA:  I heard about what YLA does in the community and I wanted to be a part of it. Being a part of helping making a positive change in the lives of our youth is a great feeling.

Melissa Jones

Administrative Powerhouse

Favorite Dessert: Fried Cheesecake

Why YLA: I enjoy being a part of the Youth Lifeline America Team because we are dedicated to the positive transformation of societies youth.

Kiara Webber

Celebrity Catalyst

Favorite Dessert: Anything sweet!!!

Why YLA: I love being a part of the Youth Lifeline America team because I love to give back. Working with YLA has been a great way for me to get more involved in the community and work with the kids I love.  The dedication of this team is second to none, each wanting to help the kids we work with reach their full potential.