Our Team

Youth Volunteer Corps, headquartered in Kansas City (YVCHQ), provides service-learning opportunities to youth through a network of affiliates across North America. Affiliates are hosted by a credible nonprofit organization, by YVC Headquarters directly, or are independent YVC programs.

Headquarters Staff

Tracy Hale
Tracy Hale
Chief Executive Officer

Michael Van Walleghem
Fund Development Manager

Betsy Calmer
Director of Marketing & Communications

Leah Boal
Vice President of Operations

Sarah Miller
Sarah Miller
Affiliate Programs and Growth Manager

Danette Seffens
Danette Seffens
Affiliate Programs Manager

Tamara Masterson
Tamara Masterson
Director of Accounting & Administration

David Battey
David Battey
Founder

Program Directors

Each affiliate location is led by a local Program Director.

Bruce Brooks
Bruce Brooks
Assistant Program Director

Nina Cherry
Nina Cherry
Youth Program Coordinator

Sandy Anker
Sandy Anker
Program Director

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