Our Staff

  • Dennis Floyd Jones Ph.D (Executive Director)

    During the past 10 years, Youth Enrichment Services has directed D2 for Allegheny County Juvenile Court. During this time, over 592 juvenile offenders that were remanded to YES have avoided incarceration at Shuman Center. Comparatively, this has been a savings to the Allegheny County Department of Human Services budget and to the citizens of Allegheny County in excess of $8,890,500. In addition, YES has served over 3,000 students in middle and high schools in various programs for the purpose of developing strong leadership character, academically enriched and culturally aware as well as mature, sensitive and responsible young children in and around Alleghany County. Dr. Jones has created several evidence based models that specifically address the youth’s emotional, social and cultural development, i.e., construct variables better known as self concept, locus of control, self determination, feelings of well-being, psychologically adjusted and confident in their abilities. These objectives are realized through the implementation of various model based programs, namely the in-home peer-mentor model, the PASS peer assistant study session, summer study for success, summer enrichment camp, summer team mentor certification and training program, sister circle, MH program and summer workforce success program. Each of these model based program are tested and evaluated as they are implemented within the scope of YES community based services. Dr. Jones uses these evidence based models to inform his practice as the YES program continues to evolve and remain a driving force and a relevant support structure that youth and families gain from participation. The aim of YES from its inception was to use the peer influence as a vehicle to help young people improve the quality of life, improve the quality of their family life and become independent success and thriving individuals. In essence, they become their own best resource to continue to adapt to changes in their lives, personally, socially, academically, spiritually and physically.

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  • Andrea Moore (Program Director)

    Employed with YES for over 10 years
     
    M.A. in Regional Planning
    B.S. in Business Administration from California University of Pennsylvania

  • Joe Blye (Program Coordinator)

    Originally From: Pittsburgh
    Bio: Went to Westinghouse High School, Attended American Intercontinental University Online 2006-2007
    Highlights: Certified Welder, Started Trucking Company in 2009

  • Bianca Alton (Program Assistant)

    Originally From: Pittsburgh
    Bio: Went to Westinghouse High School, grew up in Homewood
    Highlights: Playing Basket ball for Westinghouse, Being the Captain of the Basketball Team

  • Kontara Morphis (Office Assistant)

    Originally From: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Bio: Kontara Morphis graduated from CAPA highschool as a dance major. She also studied at Wright Sate University in Dayton Ohio.   
    Highlights: Former Dayton Contemporary Dance Company Second company member.

  • Dorrell Jalloh (Intervention Specialist)

    Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from West Virginia University Pursuing Master of Sports Management

  • Tim Powell (Summer Dreamers Academy Program Coordinator/ College Intern)

    Originally from: Saegertown, Pa

    Bio: Saegertown High School Graduate; Currently pursuing a bachelors degree in Elementary Education

    Highlights: Playing High School Sports; Completing volunteer and community service work

  • Carmin Jones (College Intern)

    Officially from: Pittsburgh

    Bio:  South Fayette High School Graduate; Currently pursuing a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management, with a minor in Business (2012).

    Highlights:  Study Abroad Trip to Veracruz, Mexico; Internship with the Steelers

  • Denise Jones (Summer Study for Success Program Coordinator/ College Intern)

    Originally from: Pittsburgh

    Bio: South Fayette High School Graduate; Currently attending Allegheny College (Meadville, Pa)

    B.S. Major: Economics; Minor: Black Studies (expected 2013)

    Highlights: Traveling to Macau, China to gain global/ international experience; Attending Barack Obama's Inauguration

     

     

  • Jasmine Davis (Summer Dreamers Academy Program Assistant/ College Intern)

    Originally from: Pittsburgh

    Bio: Schenley High School Gradaute: Currently pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education from California University of Pennsylvania.

    Highlights: Dancing for Visionary Academy; Participating in Schenley's Marching Band