● Staff & Board

The Team Powering the Work

YMAN's leadership brings over 75 years of combined classroom and educational leadership experience. Our team is small, hands-on, and deliberately close to the young people we serve. No layer of administration separates the decision-makers from the work.

● Faculty & Staff

Leadership & Faculty

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Dr. Torie Weiston-Serdan

Founder, Camp & staff director

Bennie guides the camp’s faculty and staff, fostering an environment where young artists can explore freely while feeling supported.

Dr. Gayle Weiston-Serdan

Director of Programming

Clara helps shape each summer’s creative offerings and ensuring campers get a rich balance of structure, exploration, and fun.

Jade Arceneaux

Director of Programs

Frances leads the kitchen with care, serving fresh, nourishing meals that fuel long days of art-making and camp adventures.

Logan Schauer

Business Process

Nevaeh Marks

YMAN fellow
Board Chair

Tunette Powell

Jihad Broussard

Board Secretary

Kirk Coleman

Board Treasurer

Andrew Aleman

Board Member

Chi Chi Adenihun

Board Member
Board Member

Markeela McGill

● Contact

Join Our Team

Curious about joining our team? Reach out and we’ll be in touch about current or future opportunities.