Defy Ventures is a national entrepreneurship, employment, and personal development training program.

Non Profit

Training

Defy Ventures

Defy Ventures' headquarters in New York, NY, United States

Andrew Glazier

Christine Castillo

Israel Garcia

Michelle Campbell

Melissa O’Dell

Quan Huynh

Julie Jackson-Forsberg

April Tam Smith

David Sprott

John Dvor

Kerry Bennett

Jonathan T.D. Neil

Sonia Kahlon

Marcus Glover

Michael Huggins

Nicole Miller

Brian Korb

The Board Governance Team at Defy Ventures is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and governance practices of the organization. Composed of experienced board members and advisors, this team ensures compliance with legal and ethical standards while fostering an inclusive and effective decision-making process. They play a vital role in supporting the mission of empowering individuals through entrepreneurship and personal development.

Board Governance Team

This department focuses on managing and facilitating programs related to prison and reentry initiatives.

Prison Programs

This department focuses on nurturing skills and providing resources for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneur Development

The Program Management team at Defy Ventures is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and evaluation of various training programs aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and career readiness. This team collaborates across departments to ensure that each program effectively meets the needs of participants—particularly those reentering society—while also engaging volunteers and leveraging resources for maximum impact. Their efforts are crucial in driving the mission of empowering individuals through education and skill development.

Program Management

This department provides strategic guidance and expertise to the organization through the collective insights of its members.

Advisory Board

This department oversees financial operations and administrative functions to support organizational goals.

Defy Ventures

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Board & advisors

Teams

Board Governance Team

Prison Programs

Entrepreneur Development

Program Management

Advisory Board

Finance and Administration

Offices

Defy Ventures

Org chart

Board & advisors

Teams

Board Governance Team

Prison Programs

Entrepreneur Development

Program Management

Advisory Board

Finance and Administration

Offices

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