New Pathways for Youth Welcomes New Board Members 

Phoenix, AZ, September 25,2025 

New Pathways for Youth is proud to announce the newest members of our Board of Directors. Each individual brings leadership, expertise, dedication, and a deep commitment to advancing our mission of transforming the lives of youth through the power of mentorship. 

Please join us in welcoming: 

  • Jeanne Koss, Executive Director at Wells Fargo, serving on the Fund Development Committee. Jeanne has experience in commercial banking and strategic partnerships related to development and community engagement. 
  • Anuya Sheorey, VP, Head of Information Technology at XNRGY Climate Systems, serving on the Program Committee. Anuya has a background in technology and program solutions. 
  • Chris Lamon, Senior Project Manager at The Opus Group, serving on the Finance Committee. Chris has experience in project management and connections in the construction industry relevant to financial oversight and partnerships. 
  • Preon Evans, Sales Advisor at Cartier, serving on the Fund Development Committee. Preon is experienced in client engagement and luxury brand sales as they relate to donor relations and fundraising. 
  • Brock Yates, Tax Principal at Baker Tilly, serving on the Fund Development Committee. Brock has expertise in tax strategy and financial planning for fiscal stewardship and fundraising. 

For more than 35 years, New Pathways for Youth has been able to grow, adapt, and stay deeply connected to the community thanks to the incredible leadership of our Board of Directors. We are grateful for the professionalism, commitment, and vision these new members bring to their roles, as well as the steady guidance of our Board Officers: Joshua Shade, Chair; Adaliz Gimenez, Vice Chair; and Jay Twitchell, Treasurer. 

A wonderful opportunity to meet our new board members—and celebrate the transformational work they help make possible—will be at our Champions of Transformation event on October 2, 2025, at On Jackson. This inspiring evening will bring together our community of mentors, supporters, and partners to honor those who embody transformation and to highlight the power of mentorship in shaping brighter futures. 

The transformation we see every day at New Pathways for Youth is only possible because of the power of our community—mentors, partners, and supporters—joined by the steadfast leadership of those who step forward to guide and serve on our Board of Directors. We are deeply grateful for their vision and dedication, which ensure that together, we can continue building pathways of possibility for the youth we serve.