Eleanor Vance is the visionary leader of the BLUE AND YELLOW HEARTS FOUNDATION, bringing over twenty years of distinguished non-profit management experience and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Georgetown University to her role, coupled with a deep, personal commitment to community service that inspires the entire organization. Before joining the Foundation, she spent a decade leading regional development for a national youth mentorship organization, where she successfully scaled multiple programs and secured over $50 million in funding for educational initiatives, demonstrating her exceptional capabilities in strategic planning and sustainable growth. Eleanor’s leadership philosophy is rooted in servant leadership, emphasizing the creation of a supportive internal culture where staff and volunteers feel valued and empowered, recognizing that the team’s well-being is intrinsically linked to the quality of care provided to our families. She maintains an open-door policy, frequently engaging directly with program participants to ensure that the Foundation’s strategies remain aligned with the genuine, evolving needs on the ground. Her unwavering dedication to ethical governance and financial transparency ensures that the Foundation operates with the highest level of credibility within the philanthropic community, making her a trusted figure both internally and externally.

Dr. Marcus Chen is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and ten years of specialized experience in trauma-informed care and family systems therapy, providing the clinical backbone for our comprehensive emotional support programs. He oversees all therapeutic services, designing group sessions and supervising the individual counseling provided to adults and children navigating grief, anxiety, and the psychological impact of instability, ensuring every intervention meets the highest professional standards. Dr. Chen’s approach is deeply humanistic, emphasizing resilience and focusing on the inherent strengths within each family unit, helping participants reframe their narratives from victims of circumstance to masters of their own destiny through proven psychological techniques. His work is critical to the Foundation’s holistic model, as he firmly believes that addressing the emotional barriers to success is just as vital as providing material resources, integrating mental health screening and support directly into our resource distribution process to ensure immediate and continuous care. His published research on the long-term effects of community-based mental health interventions has informed the design of our most successful programs, solidifying his reputation as a leading expert in community-based psychological support.

Sofia Rodriguez is a certified educator with a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction and eight years of experience teaching in underserved school districts, bringing her expertise in adaptive pedagogy and youth development to the forefront of the Foundation’s learning programs. She manages the entire suite of educational services, including the after-school tutoring center, vocational workshops for adults, and the digital literacy initiatives, ensuring that all curriculum is engaging, relevant, and directly aligned with pathways to employment and academic success. Sofia’s passion lies in identifying and dismantling the systemic barriers that impede learning, implementing innovative teaching methods that cater to diverse learning styles and cultural backgrounds, and focusing heavily on fostering critical thinking skills rather than rote memorization. Her day-to-day responsibilities include recruiting and training our volunteer tutors, developing personalized learning plans for each child, and continuously assessing the effectiveness of our programs through measurable academic and behavioral benchmarks. Her enthusiasm for transforming educational access and her ability to connect with students of all ages make her an indispensable asset to the foundation, embodying our commitment to providing true opportunity through education.

David Kim is the vital link between the Foundation and the generous community that supports our mission, expertly managing our extensive network of volunteers and fostering strategic partnerships with local businesses, civic groups, and faith-based organizations. With a background in community organizing and five years of experience in volunteer management, David possesses an exceptional ability to match the unique skills and passions of our volunteers with the specific, evolving needs of our programs, ensuring that every volunteer experience is rewarding, impactful, and sustainable. He is responsible for all aspects of the volunteer lifecycle, from recruitment and comprehensive background checks to ongoing training, scheduling, and recognition, cultivating a culture of appreciation and professional excellence among our non-paid staff. Additionally, David serves as our primary Community Liaison, actively attending local council meetings, organizing joint outreach events, and communicating the Foundation’s impact to the broader public, effectively expanding our donor base and public visibility. His tireless energy, impeccable organizational skills, and innate ability to connect with people from all walks of life make him the heart of our community engagement efforts, enabling us to leverage the power of collective action.