Dontae Mathis
CEO
Dontae Mathis is the Founder and Owner of Like Dat Youth Connections (LDYC) and Like Dat Apparel, a custom printing company established in 2004. He currently serves as a Recovery Services Coordinator at Oregon’s first recovery high school.
Treva Perri
COO
For over 30 years, Treva Perri has been in the Banking and Financial industry, both in a contributory and leadership roles. She has worked with customers on all types of loan products as well as lease management.
Lori Bumgardner
Secretary
For more than three decades, Lori J. Bumgardner has helped nonprofits tell their story, sharpen their vision, and secure the resources they need to strengthen communities. More…
Rosalva Montes
Outreach Coordinator
Rosalva is bilingual in the Spanish language and is serving as the
Outreach Coordinator for LDYC, centering her work in the
Latino community as well as other underrepresented groups. More…
Elijah Joshua
Drug & Alcohol Counselor
Elijah Joshua has been a certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor for over 20 years. He started as a counselor in California in 2001 and moved to Portland in 2014. He has put his time and skills to good use at LifeWorks NW House of Umoja, here in Portland. More…
Vince Osborne
Multidisciplinary Visual Artist
Vince Osborne is an innovative artist committed to advancing a dynamic and multifaceted art business rooted in unique airbrushing techniques and a broad spectrum of creative formats including canvas, digital media and garment design. More…
Chioma Thompson
Lead Mentor
Chioma brings more than six years of experience as a Parole Officer, where she supported adults navigating reentry, accountability, and major life transitions. In this role, she developed a strong foundation in youth advocacy, case coordination, and trauma-informed support. More……
Counseling & Consulting
Dr. Keith Dempsey earned a PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision from Oregon State University (OSU) in 2009. He is the former Associate Dean of the Graduate School of Counseling at George Fox University.