VISION
We aim to mitigate the ambiguity in the minds of the youth by providing constructive mentorship and strive to engrave a positive attitude in their personalities where instead of saying "WHY" to an opportunity, they can blatantly say "Y-KNOT."
VISION
We aim to mitigate the ambiguity in the minds of the youth by providing constructive mentorship and strive to engrave a positive attitude in their personalities where instead of saying "WHY" to an opportunity, they can blatantly say "Y-KNOT."
VISION
We aim to mitigate the ambiguity in the minds of the youth by providing constructive mentorship and strive to engrave a positive attitude in their personalities where instead of saying "WHY" to an opportunity, they can blatantly say "Y-KNOT."
VISION
We aim to mitigate the ambiguity in the minds of the youth by providing constructive mentorship and strive to engrave a positive attitude in their personalities where instead of saying "WHY" to an opportunity, they can blatantly say "Y-KNOT."
MISSION
Y-KNOT Inc’s. mission is to inspire and motivate youth by providing effective mentorship while stimulating knowledge, nurturing ideas creating opportunities and teaching life long lessons that will enable them to lead satisfying and rewarding lives.
Y-KNOT Inc’s. mission is to inspire and motivate youth by providing effective mentorship while stimulating knowledge, nurturing ideas creating opportunities and teaching life long lessons that will enable them to lead satisfying and rewarding lives.
MISSION
VISION
We aim to mitigate the ambiguity in the minds of the youth by providing constructive mentorship and strive to engrave a positive attitude in their personalities where instead of saying "WHY" to an opportunity, they can blatantly say "Y-KNOT."
MISSION
Y-KNOT Inc’s. mission is to inspire and motivate youth by providing effective mentorship while stimulating knowledge, nurturing ideas creating opportunities and teaching life long lessons that will enable them to lead satisfying and rewarding lives.
Y-KNOT Inc is a non-profit volunteer-driven community support group providing mentoring programs for middle and high school youth in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The program is designed out of a direct need for the growing number of youth(s) that are struggling in school, facing social issues or heavily entangled in the juvenile court system.
Executive Staff
Regina Gibbons
Founder
rgibbons@yknotinc.org
A creative and effective planning expert with over 20 years of experience in the highly competitive institutional research and education market, Mrs. Regina Gibbons is ready to take her knowledge, ambition and inestimable skill to the next level. After a successful ten year run as an educator, Mrs. Gibbons plans to develop her leadership skills to establish herself as the preeminent education expert. Mrs. Gibbons is a visionary with a high level of personal motivation and drive. She continues to be a strategic critical thinker who is overly passionate about views concerning education and the empowerment of our youth.
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Yasmine Bradshaw
Dr. Bradshaw is was born and raised in South Georgia and now resides in Brandywine, Maryland with her spouse, Stacey and 3 daughters; Jordyn, Kamdyn and Londyn. She is currently the CEO of Atlas Consulting Group (ACG). ACG provides human and organizational development services to federal, commercial and private sector entities. Services include professional development, coaching and strategic planning and consulting. She served as the Program Director of Organizational Development & Leadership Services within Federal Occupational Health (FOH), component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Director, Mentoring
ybradshaw@yknotinc.org
Alexis Harper
Dr. Bradshaw is was born and raised in South Georgia and now resides in Brandywine, Maryland with her spouse, Stacey and 3 daughters; Jordyn, Kamdyn and Londyn. She is currently the CEO of Atlas Consulting Group (ACG). ACG provides human and organizational development services to federal, commercial and private sector entities. Services include professional development, coaching and strategic planning and consulting. She served as the Program Director of Organizational Development & Leadership Services within Federal Occupational Health (FOH), component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Director, Athletic Programs
aharper@yknotinc.org
Board of Directors
Mrs. Tracey Wells Huggins
Tracey Huggins has been a nurse for over 25 years, but in 2007 she also became a staunch and dedicated activist in the fight for juvenile system transformations and its need for family engagement. She is a wife, mother, grandmother and mentor who is known across the country as an advocate, master facilitator, organizer and Motivational Speaker!
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President
Mr. Samuel Hall
Koretta K. McGhee has an entrepreneurial and finance background, with more than 20 years of experience. She has a Bachelor’s of Business Administration and is currently pursuing her MBA, both from Temple University. Koretta is focused on youth mentorship, and has been a Girl Scout Troop leader for 6 years, while also being involved in several local community organizations.
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Vice President
Dr. Nicole King
Nicole King is an acupuncturist practicing in Bridgeton, NJ. Dr. King evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of oriental medicine. Acupuncturists complete their evaluations by getting a patient history and looking at and touching the body. Then, they place very fine acupuncture needles into specific points on the body. Stimulating these points and nerves is how Dr. King treats the patient's condition. Many of the body's systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.
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Secretary
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Board Members
Ryan Dunston
Ryan is a Board Member with Y-knot Inc. and Community Outreach Coordinator with HomeTown Lenders. Although he is tremendously knowledgeable when it comes to all residential mortgages, finances, and have an extensive background in customer/community service; he has a unique and undeniable passion for people. Born and raised in East Baltimore, he is a devoted husband and father of 3 boys, which ultimately reflects a humble family oriented mindset that fuels his approach to serving any present needs. It is his belief that love heals… and Love is how he serves.
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Ryan is a Board Member with Y-knot Inc. and Community Outreach Coordinator with HomeTown Lenders. Although he is tremendously knowledgeable when it comes to all residential mortgages, finances, and have an extensive background in customer/community service; he has a unique and undeniable passion for people. Born and raised in East Baltimore, he is a devoted husband and father of 3 boys, which ultimately reflects a humble family oriented mindset that fuels his approach to serving any present needs. It is his belief that love heals… and Love is how he serves.
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Ryan is a Board Member with Y-knot Inc. and Community Outreach Coordinator with HomeTown Lenders. Although he is tremendously knowledgeable when it comes to all residential mortgages, finances, and have an extensive background in customer/community service; he has a unique and undeniable passion for people. Born and raised in East Baltimore, he is a devoted husband and father of 3 boys, which ultimately reflects a humble family oriented mindset that fuels his approach to serving any present needs. It is his belief that love heals… and Love is how he serves.
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Sharmina Ellis
Ryan is a Board Member with Y-knot Inc. and Community Outreach Coordinator with HomeTown Lenders. Although he is tremendously knowledgeable when it comes to all residential mortgages, finances, and have an extensive background in customer/community service; he has a unique and undeniable passion for people. Born and raised in East Baltimore, he is a devoted husband and father of 3 boys, which ultimately reflects a humble family oriented mindset that fuels his approach to serving any present needs. It is his belief that love heals… and Love is how he serves.
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Ryan is a Board Member with Y-knot Inc. and Community Outreach Coordinator with HomeTown Lenders. Although he is tremendously knowledgeable when it comes to all residential mortgages, finances, and have an extensive background in customer/community service; he has a unique and undeniable passion for people. Born and raised in East Baltimore, he is a devoted husband and father of 3 boys, which ultimately reflects a humble family oriented mindset that fuels his approach to serving any present needs. It is his belief that love heals… and Love is how he serves.
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Sharmina Ellis is an academic, non-profit and workforce development consultant with over 20 years’ experience in higher education, K-12, training, coaching, sourcing and recruitment management. Ms. Ellis is the Executive Director for EDGE For Tomorrow-an non-profit after school academic enrichment program, serving K-5 students, with a focus on ACEs and SEL. Formally educated and trained in management, organizational leadership, and human resources, Sharmina Ellis is a dedicated leader with an extensive background in workshop facilitation, employee retention, and business, career, and curriculum development.
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Mrs. Trina Petty
Ryan is a Board Member with Y-knot Inc. and Community Outreach Coordinator with HomeTown Lenders. Although he is tremendously knowledgeable when it comes to all residential mortgages, finances, and have an extensive background in customer/community service; he has a unique and undeniable passion for people. Born and raised in East Baltimore, he is a devoted husband and father of 3 boys, which ultimately reflects a humble family oriented mindset that fuels his approach to serving any present needs. It is his belief that love heals… and Love is how he serves.
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Ryan is a Board Member with Y-knot Inc. and Community Outreach Coordinator with HomeTown Lenders. Although he is tremendously knowledgeable when it comes to all residential mortgages, finances, and have an extensive background in customer/community service; he has a unique and undeniable passion for people. Born and raised in East Baltimore, he is a devoted husband and father of 3 boys, which ultimately reflects a humble family oriented mindset that fuels his approach to serving any present needs. It is his belief that love heals… and Love is how he serves.
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Mrs. Trina Petty is a Board Member with Y-knot Inc. and Community Outreach Coordinator with HomeTown Lenders. Although he is tremendously knowledgeable when it comes to all residential mortgages, finances, and have an extensive background in customer/community service; he has a unique and undeniable passion for people. Born and raised in East Baltimore, he is a devoted husband and father of 3 boys, which ultimately reflects a humble family oriented mindset that fuels his approach to serving any present needs. It is his belief that love heals… and Love is how he serves.
Marcus Anderson
Ryan is a Board Member with Y-knot Inc. and Community Outreach Coordinator with HomeTown Lenders. Although he is tremendously knowledgeable when it comes to all residential mortgages, finances, and have an extensive background in customer/community service; he has a unique and undeniable passion for people. Born and raised in East Baltimore, he is a devoted husband and father of 3 boys, which ultimately reflects a humble family oriented mindset that fuels his approach to serving any present needs. It is his belief that love heals… and Love is how he serves.
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Ryan is a Board Member with Y-knot Inc. and Community Outreach Coordinator with HomeTown Lenders. Although he is tremendously knowledgeable when it comes to all residential mortgages, finances, and have an extensive background in customer/community service; he has a unique and undeniable passion for people. Born and raised in East Baltimore, he is a devoted husband and father of 3 boys, which ultimately reflects a humble family oriented mindset that fuels his approach to serving any present needs. It is his belief that love heals… and Love is how he serves.
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Mattie Gibbons Peterson is a managerial professional with over 18 years of experience in Financial Services. Mattie currently works a Data and Automation Control Manager for JP Morgan Chase providing analytical support to manage and monitor day-to-day risks, compliance and financial performance of JPMC Business processes. Mrs. Peterson has previously held leadership roles with MBNA America Bank and Bank of America with discipline in Underwriting, Collections/Recovery, Debt Sales, Vendor Management and Business Controls.
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How to find us
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Address:
6178 Oxon Hill Road, Suite 300​
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
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Phone:
301-839-YNOT
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