Meet the Team

Youth Guidance Teambuilding Activity

Youth Guidance has a dedicated team of professionals working tirelessly to meet
the needs of our children, young adults, and families. To contact one of our team
members by phone, please call our office at 772-492-3933.

Phil Barnes
Executive Director
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Biography

Phil Barnes has an extensive background in nonprofit development, particularly within the youth education and mentoring sector. His past positions include Grants Manager and Director of Resource Development for the Boys & Girls Clubs.

Barnes currently serves on the Board of the Sebastian Exchange Club and the School District of Indian River County’s Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment Committee, which is designed to guide the Career and Technical Education department in developing and implementing new career pathways for IRC students. 

Jen Moore
Volunteer Coordinator
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Andrew Edgcomb
Operations Manager
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Isabella Martinez
Development Associate
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Elaine Carpenter
Office Administrator
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George Llerena
Pre-Apprenticeship Instructor
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Joseph Gotay
Parent Aide Group Leader
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Jim Buttonow
Pre-Apprenticeship Instructor
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Mutilda Jean
Group Leader
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Melissa Quickel
Group Leader
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Emile Cesaire
Group Leader
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Katherine Garner
Group Leader
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Board of Directors

Richard Bradley
Chair

Kim Prado
Treasurer

Jim Boggs
Secretary

Carolyn Butler Norton
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Kathryn Casano Radecke
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Carla Freidman
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Dee Giannotti
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Wilfred Hart
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John Larsen

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Trudie Rainone

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Darryl Simsovic
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Lynne Whipple
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Get in Touch!

Call 772-492-3933