About Us

Askala Harris is Development Manager at the Partnership for Youth Development. Her favorite workouts include salsa dancing and mowing her lawn. Contact her at Askala.harris@gmail.com

Jeremy Boyce is Director of Community Relations for the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and a passionate sportsman, especially on the rugby pitch. Contact him at jeremyboyce13@gmail.com.

Elly Lane is a lifelong New Orleans resident and lover of “two-a-days.” She’s such an avid runner her friends call her “the human gerbil.” Contact her at ellylane@gmail.com

Andre Perry is Associate Director of the Loyola Institute for Quality and Equity in Education and enjoys a five-mile run along the St. Charles streetcar line and around Audubon Park. Contact him at aperry@loyno.edu.

Vincent Rossmeier is the Chief of Staff for New Orleans Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer and competes in marathons and ultramarathons. Contact him at Vincent.rossmeier@gmail.com.

Andre Feigler is the founder of Youth Run NOLA and founder and CEO of Enriched Schools. Along with runs by the river, she enjoys yoga, ballet, and riding horses. Contact her at andrefeigler@gmail.com or afeigler@yrnola.org.

Jack Carey is a vice-president at Teach for America Greater New Orleans, and also serves on the board of directors at Success Preparatory Academy. Contact him at jack.carey@teachforamerica.org.

Richard Cortizas is the City Attorney for the City of New Orleans. Contact him at rfcortizas@yahoo.com.

Garnesha Crawford is a public sector consultant, chef, and blogger. Contact her at garneshacrawford@yahoo.com.

Gini Davis is the owner and president of Crescent City Physical Therapy and Training Director for the Crescent City Classic 10k. Contact her at gini@crescentcitypt.com.

Nora Ellertsen is founder of The Funding Seed, a New Orleans-based company that teaches people how to raise money for non-profit groups. Contact her at nora@thefundingseed.com.

Blake Poole is an associate at J.P. Morgan, and also serves on the board of directors for Success Preparatory Academy. Contact him at blake.m.poole@jpmorgan.com.

Alex is a former teacher who helps steer the ship while enjoying a number of outdoor activities. Contact him at alebow@yrnola.org.

Matt is a graduate student at Tulane University and a freelance writer and editor. He maintains the Youth Run NOLA blog, newsletter, Facebook page, and Twitter feed. Contact him at mbrennan@yrnola.org.

Denali teaches 8th grade English at a local charter school. She enjoys supporting the organization’s coaches and students and is particularly grateful for days spent in Audubon Park. Contact her at dlander@yrnola.org.

Julie works at a restaurant in Uptown New Orleans and enjoys running and yoga. Contact her at jmaurer@yrnola.org.

Jessica loves her job teaching middle school and spends her free time running and playing soccer with friends. Contact her at jsanders@yrnola.org.

Meghan is a 10th grade math teacher and Youth Run NOLA coach at Cohen College Prep High School. Along with her participation in Youth Run NOLA, she loves to bike everywhere she can. Contact her at mmekita@yrnola.org.

Rocco is studying for her master’s degree in public health nutrition at the Tulane University School of Public Health. She loves to run and play golf in her spare time.

Emily is a reading teacher at KIPP McDonogh 15 Middle School. In her free time, she likes to be outdoors with friends and cook exciting new recipes.