Ann DeGroot has led the Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board since 2008, bringing decades of nonprofit, advocacy, and public-sector partnership experience. Her work centers on cross-system collaboration, equity, youth wellbeing, and civic leadership across Minneapolis.

LaToya Balogun leads YCB youth engagement work, building pathways for young people to shape programs, policy, and community priorities. Her background spans youth advocacy, education, organizing, facilitation, and community planning.

Deby Zeismer leads YCB early childhood work with a focus on Family, Friend, and Neighbor caregivers and equitable school readiness supports. She brings deep experience in early childhood systems, policy advocacy, and culturally responsive caregiver support.

Leah Defenbaugh leads youth development projects and the Minneapolis Afterschool Network. She brings 15 years of youth development experience, with a focus on youth voice, professional learning, partnerships, and stronger out-of-school-time programs.

Since 2022, Leopoldino Jeronimo has led strategic planning, research design, data collection, and reporting for YCB initiatives including the Minneapolis Youth Safety Index. His work supports evidence-informed decisions, cross-sector collaboration, youth safety, and public accountability.

Jeremy Theis supports YCB financial operations, accounting, and compliance. He brings public accounting experience, CPA training, and a strong commitment to creating opportunities for young people in Minneapolis.