Our Board

  • Angela Ortiz

    Co-Chair of the Board of Directors and Treasurer | VP Administration Row New York

Our Leadership & Staff

What Moves Us Forward

Our process is driven by our core values. 

People First

Humans – and their potential – are both the focus of our work and the source of our solutions.

Bold Ideas

Breakthrough change won’t come from doing what we’ve done before.

Collective Genius

We can do more together than we can apart.

Informed Objectivity

We set aside agendas, listen before we act, and focus on results.

FAQ

JobsFirst is led by a national leadership team and board with deep expertise in workforce development, education, philanthropy, and community systems. Together, we design the frameworks and tools that help cities and regions move as one.

The JobsFirst team partners with Local Drivers across cities and regions. We bring shared frameworks and proven tools. Local leaders bring the expertise. Together, we build coordinated pathways to economic mobility for young adults.

The JobsFirst board provides strategic oversight and governance. Board members bring national perspective and deep sector expertise, supporting the mission to align work, education, and community systems on behalf of young adults.