Philadelphia Youth Network
Wendy-Anne Roberts-Johnson serves as President and CEO of the Philadelphia Youth Network since April 2023, previously holding the position of Executive Director at Need In Deed from October 2018 to April 2023, where strategic oversight, program excellence, and donor relationship cultivation were prioritized. Earlier, Wendy-Anne led various initiatives as Executive Director at Public Health Management Corporation from July 2008 to May 2018, managing workforce development programs and significant funding for community-based services. Additional experience includes Director of Youth Programs at Philadelphia Safe and Sound, overseeing substantial budgets and program operations. Wendy-Anne holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work from Temple University, along with an Associate Certificate in Project Management from The George Washington University.
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Philadelphia Youth Network
Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) is a solutions-builder forging together significant players to alleviate a root cause of poverty by preparing 12-24-year-olds to become productive working adults. Their work is grounded in the understanding that young people need access to both education and employment, proven factors in being prepared for a career. With a track record of increasing impact, PYN funds and brokers action with the right partners to collectively address barriers. PYN constructs systems to create change, while innovating to meet evolving needs. Together with their partners, PYN dramatically changes the trajectory of individuals’ lives by giving voice to underserved youth, and ultimately creating a pipeline for an educated, engaged workforce.