Dr. Robert Fomer
Executive Director & Founder of Transformational Leadership Forum
With a Doctorate Degree in Global Transformational Leadership from Bakke Graduate University, Dr. Fomer has provided vision, strategic planning, and leadership supporting missions and goals in government, educational, college, seminary, and church organizations for over 25 years.
Flor Estela Rodriguez
Program Workshop Facilitator
Flor brings a background in business and education to the leadership team. She has worked as a bilingual teacher in the Denver Public Schools District for 8 years and the Cherry Creek School District for 7 years, along with continuing to work closely with inner-city students. Flor holds a M.A. in Education from the University of Colorado in Boulder and is currently an EdD candidate through the doctoral studies program at Grand Canyon University in Arizona.
Brianna Cherry
Program Workshop Facilitator
Brianna has worked with youth in the classroom and in personal development programs for over 10 years and continues to pursue her shared passion in helping youth recognize their potential to be leaders in their homes, schools, and communities. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Social Sciences and Organizational Leadership from Colorado State University. She is currently working as a program specialist for Denver Public Schools wherein she manages teams who run quality before-and-after school program for ECE-8th grade students.
Larry Floyd
With 25-plus years of experience working as a freelance photographer and owning his own business, Larry has photographed world leaders, presidents, mayors, corporate executives, business managers, weddings, families, and high school seniors. He served as the Official Photographer for events including The Summit of the Eight World Leaders, Pope John Paul III’s visit to The World Youth Conference in Denver, United States Presidential visits to Colorado, and United States Presidential campaigns. Most if not all of the photographs on our website are Larry’s personal contribution to the Youth With A Future Program.
Devyn Humphrey
Engagement Manager
Prior to Devyn’s present position, she was a Managing Partner at a boutique executive search firm where she led firm operations and recruiting for senior leaders in social impact-focused organizations. This work included designing and leading equitable and inclusive c-suite searches focused on identifying diverse hires. She began her career in a law firm representing school boards, mediating special education disputes, and litigating real estate matters in New York and New Jersey. Wanting to work more closely with families and communities, she joined a network of charter schools where she served as Senior Director of External Affairs, leading the organization’s community engagement team, and strategizing to optimize and scale processes to meet the network’s ambitious growth plans. Devyn later worked for the City of New York in the Department of Education and the Housing Authority. Devyn received her BA from Howard University and a JD from Cornell Law School.
Chiquita
Chiquita is a retired public administrator with over 30 years of experience with grant and contract administration, financial management and process improvement. She is active in her community through participation in her local church and board memberships. As a public administrator, she managed over 80 million in federal grants’ annual expenditures and ensured minimal audit findings. Chiquita managed agency budgets of $150 million and over 150 contracts. She has worked in several agencies covering topics such as economic development, budget and management, contract compliance, workforce development, and affordable housing. In her spare time, she enjoys movies and spending time with friends.
