Our Board Members
President
Timothy McDougall
Tim is an airline pilot for U.A. He obtained his bachelors in science at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. He finds his joy in mentoring our youth and currently serves as the president of Genesis Hopeful Haven.
Secretary
Angela Prugh
Angela moved in from Chicago to be more involved with GHH. She currently serves as the board of directors and loves spending free time with the kids.
Director
Jason Bago
As Owner of Promp Property Solutions, LLC, Jason also is the leader and ambassador for The Little Lighthouse ( A NPO that serves at risk youth)
Caryn Lavernia
Vice-President
Caryn serves as Assitant V.P for Engagement af FIU where she worked on behalf of the University to build triple win partnerships that benefit students, faculty and the partner. She also served as a peace corps volunteer and the V.P of Returned Peace Corps.
Veronica Meza
Director
Veronica was born and raised in Norwalk, Connecticut. She earned her B.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law with her Juris Doctor in May of 2010. Veronica is a shareholder at the law firm of GrayRobinson, and she focuses her practice on complex commercial and financial institutions litigation at the trial and appellate levels. Veronica loves to dance salsa and is the mother of Camila Andrea.
Vivianne Bohorques
Director
Vivianne has served in leadership roles at City Year, Inc where she concentrated on establishing transformational school district partnerships while implementing City Year's service model
Director
John-Marra Youte
John-Marra Youte has been with GHH for as long as we have been established. He has been a major asset in not only helping run the operation, but also in assisting with the youth. As a local, he has established connections and helped spread the name of GHH around Florida.
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Treasurer
Morgan Falk
Morgan is a recent transplant to Miami from San Francisco, where she held several positions in the financial sector - VP, Treasury at KKR Financial and most recently assistant to the CEO at SoFi. She earned her B.S., Psychology from UC Berkeley. Currently, Morgan is a yoga instructor and mother to two young boys and a large golden doodle.
Director
Emilie Veloso
Emilie was a co-founder and President of O.N.E. Coconut Water. She earned her MBA from Pepperdine University and BA from Georgetown University. Emilie’s current philanthropic work is dedicated to Foster Care, the environment and helping elect women to public office.