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Meet The Team

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Charlene Wong

Chief Executive Officer

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Ilina Ewen

Chief Strategy Officer/ Board Vice Chair

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Dr. Sallie Permar

Board Chair

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Mary Todd Earnhardt

Chief of Youth Engagement

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Kristen Gulish

Chief Operating Officer

Seen & Heard Inaugural Interns

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Charlotte Burderly

Grayson Elliott

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Deborah Kargbo