NOYN adds two new leaders to Executive Leadership, promotes from within
Newark, New Jersey -- The Newark Opportunity Youth Network (NOYN) recently announced two additions to the network’s Executive Leadership team. Dowayne Davis, the former Executive Director of Finance and Operations, was promoted to Chief Operating Officer. And Jasmine Joseph-Forman, the former Director of Program and Supports, was promoted to NOYN’s Chief Program Officer.
“The board and I are excited that NOYN is a space where talent can grow,” said Robert Clark, Chief Executive Officer for OYN. “Watching Dowayne and Jasmine lead through complexity, find their footing and grow has been a joy. Our community is stronger because of their invaluable servant leadership.”
Dr. Dowayne Davis, Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Davis is a Syracuse graduate with more than 10 years of experience in education administration. He earned an MBA in Operations and Information Systems from Baruch College; a Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Education and Technology Leadership from New Jersey City University and he’s currently pursuing a certificate in School Management and Leadership (CSML) from Harvard Business School & Graduate School of Education.
As COO, Davis is responsible for overseeing and managing the financial and operational services for NOYN and its programs. He will also support the CEO and the Board of Trustees in maintaining LEAD Charter School’s quality programs and services for young people 16-21 years old in Newark, pursuing their high school diploma as well as a career pathway in Construction, Technology or Healthcare.
Jasmine Joseph-Forman, Chief Program Officer
Joseph-Forman has more than 10 years of leadership experience in youth development and education programs, and she’s spent the last 7 years at NOYN as the Director of Programs and Supports. She is a Rider University graduate with a bachelors in Psychology, a certificate in Law and Justice as well as a Masters in Organizational Leadership.
As CPO, Joseph-Forman is responsible for overseeing, developing and implementing NOYN’s many programs, such as the REC, the Restorative Center and LEAD Charter School with fidelity to the YouthBuild Model. She will also consult with the CEO, managing directors, and other executive managers to plan and coordinate new programs designed to serve Newark’s opportunity youth.
"Knowing that each day I have an opportunity to impact practice and better serve intelligent, savvy, and persistent young people as part of a high-quality professional learning community is inspiring,” Davis said.
"No matter what role I sit in, my job is to serve - serve with purpose, serve in purpose and for a purpose. Our young people deserve access and a chance to be provided an opportunity that can change the trajectory of their lives and the lives of those connected to them regardless of their background or mishaps,” Joseph-Forman said.
“My role allows me to assure that we are designing, building and implementing quality experiences, through programs and schools, which ultimately cultivates leaders and moves them towards success."
As members of the Executive Leadership team, Davis and Joseph-Forman are joining Chief Executive Officer Robert Clark, Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction Shabani Stewart, and Head of Schools Mark Comensañas.
About Newark Opportunity Youth Network
Newark Opportunity Youth Network (NOYN) is New Jersey’s leading advocate of opportunity youth with a body of replicable initiatives that are designed to address youth disconnection.