Ernest Butts

Ernest Butts is a dedicated program coordinator with extensive experience working with court-involved youth and educational support systems. Currently employed at exalt since August 2022, Ernest assesses and accepts participants into programs, collaborates with educators to enhance youth engagement, and facilitates internships to align with individual interests and skills. Previously, at The Posse Foundation, Ernest managed a scholarship nominator network, utilized Salesforce for data management, and monitored student outcomes. Additional experience includes career preparation support as a Basta Fellow, event coordination as a presidential intern at John Jay College, and operational assistance at the Campaign for Black Male Achievement. Ernest holds a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration from John Jay College and an Associate of Arts in Urban Studies from Guttman Community College.