Introducing: 11 Women on the DoSomething Team

You might already know that DoSomething is one of the largest nonprofits exclusively for young people and social change, but have you ever thought about the people working behind the scenes (or should we say screens!)? We love hearing from our members and getting to know you all better, but how about we finally introduce ourselves to you? As we close out Women’s History Month, we’re taking a moment to introduce YOU to some of the incredible women on staff at DoSomething. Because of these women and their hard work, DoSomething is able to fuel millions of young people to take action on causes important to them and their community, bring campaigns to life, and secure scholarship opportunities.

We’re not biased or anything, but we really have the greatest coworkers. As the great wordsmith Megan Thee Stallion once said, “If you just know you’re THAT girl, you just have no choice but to be THAT girl.” And each woman featured here really is THAT girl!

1. DeNora Getachew (she/her)

Meet DoSomething’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), DeNora Getachew! DeNora sets the vision for DoSomething and believes the only way the world will change is by young people taking action on the issues that matter most to them. The causes she is most passionate about are gender equity, democracy, civic engagement, and racial justice. She remembers first taking action as a pregnant teenager when she advocated for her educational opportunities. She researched the New York City educational system to figure out how to appeal a recommended transfer to a high school for pregnant teens. And that’s how she launched her first advocacy campaign!

2. Laura Stockman (she/her)

If you’re wondering who is responsible for all the graphics you see on our social media and website, that’s all thanks to our Graphic Designer, Laura Stockman! Laura is beyond talented and her work is always aesthetically pleasing! If you’re thinking about a career in STEM, maybe consider graphic design! Laura’s role includes establishing DoSomething's visual language through graphic assets like Instagram posts, editorial imagery, and microsite banners. All our imagery, including for our campaigns, is thanks to her! Speaking of campaigns, her favorite DoSomething campaign is It’s (NOT) All in Your Head, which focuses on mental health–something she is super passionate about!

3. Eunice Kimm (she/her)

Have you ever participated in DoSomething’s STEM Works For Me campaign powered by 3M? Or perhaps The Art of Community powered by Vans? Then you have Partnerships Manager, Eunice Kimm, to thank for that! Eunice plays a key role in discovering partners that share DoSomething’s belief in young people and who want to spark opportunities to help our members change the world. Eunice herself is passionate about climate change, mental health, LGBTQ+ rights, and racial justice. As a Korean-American woman, she has been supporting the AAPI community, especially in light of recent Asian hate crimes. She says that the support from others has kept her going and some of the best ways to show support to the AAPI community is by shopping at Asian-owned businesses or attending local protests.

4. Jen Wilkins (she/her)

Another partnership manager! Meet Jen Wilkins, a key member of our Development team. In her role, Jen helps build relationships with DoSomething's corporate partners, raising funds and establishing ways to make an impact. Jen is a fierce leader who works side-by-side with our partners to help bring our campaigns to life. With her contagious smile and kind words, it is no surprise that Jen’s favorite DoSomething campaign is Mirror Messages, where our members are encouraged to post positive notes in school bathrooms, spreading kind words and positive affirmations! When it comes to taking action herself, she is someone who befriends isolated and elderly people. It opened her eyes to see how individuals can be overlooked and how important it is to advocate for peoples’ rights. Shoutout to Jen for being an example of advocating for others!

5. Krsna Powell (she/her)

Check out Krsna Powell! She’s the Director of Business Development at DoSomething Strategic, our social impact consultancy team who advises nonprofits and companies on how to know you, young people, the best. Krsna is a go-to strategist for how to maximize the power of young people. Krsna’s own personal experience has taught her just how powerful it is for young people to speak up. After a school bus incident that required police dispatch, only she and her friends were questioned for hours without their parents being present. Krsna refused to answer and encouraged her friends to do the same. As a result of Krsna and her friends standing up for themselves, they filed a formal complaint–leading to an investigation and eventual change in the school district’s policy. See? An expert in maximizing the power of young people!

6. Cristy St. John, MSSW, MPH (she/her)

Cristy St. John is a critical member of the DoSomething Development team, working on individual and family foundation donor outreach, as well as special events. At 17, she became a Crew Leader for the Boston to New York AIDS Ride, where she spoke up about the continuing impact of HIV/AIDS. This one action inspired her continued advocacy through nonprofit work! She has had extended family impacted by the HIV/ AIDS epidemic, so the cause is extremely important to her as it intersects with all other forms of oppression and social injustices. This is proof of how taking action can be so inspiring!

7. Amoreena Crispino (she/her)

Looking for a scholarship opportunity? Meet Amoreena Crispino--DoSomething’s Marketing Associate and queen of all things scholarship opportunities! Amoreena works with scholarships and marketing partnerships to promote our campaigns and scholarships opportunities, as well as selects our scholarship winners. She also works to maintain fruitful relationships with partners and influencers for events and editorial collaborations. She considers herself to be a huge mental health advocate and believes everyone should have access to mental health services. She goes out of her way to connect her friends and family with the resources they need so that they can prioritize their mental health! She hopes to break the stigma of receiving mental health care and help those in need. Now it totally makes sense why It’s (NOT) All in Your Head is her favorite DoSomething campaign!

8. Yasmine Mahdavi (she/her)

Our Director of Analysis and Impact, Yasmine Mahdavi, always asks the tough, but important questions! Her role includes measuring and analyzing our programming impact and the work we do. Yasmine challenges the DoSomething team to think deeply and differently about the work we do. Her work is fueled by her goal of having an egalitarian society and communities. Yasmine’s favorite DoSomething campaigns are Power to the Period, where young people can donate period products to a local homeless shelter, and Whole Histories, which creates guides for students and schools to improve their history curriculum to be inclusive and cover the history of race and racism education. Fun fact: Yasmine is an author! Yasmine’s book is about trailblazing women with roots in Iran, many with whom she shares a background. She says it’s the type of book she wishes she’d had when coming of age in a new country. We hope that others are able to read, relate, and be inspired!

9. Jessi Kaminski (she/her)

Jessi Kaminski? She’s our Virgo queen and the Communications Manager at DoSomething! Organization and storytelling are her strong suits. If you’ve ever received our email newsletters or text messages, Jessi helps craft them. She helps to oversee the storytelling, while also elevating the voices of young people. Her work helps shape the content we share with our members, ensuring that all young people know their voice matters. The first time she felt her voice mattered was when she sent a letter to her state senator advocating for stricter gun laws. It made her realize that she could build the future she wanted to see. She believes that finding causes you care deeply about, educating yourself on them, and then taking action is so important to building an equitable society.

10. Meira Claudia Keil (she/her)

Meet the newest team member at DoSomething, Meira Claudia Keil! Meira is the Director of Programs, tasked with developing and implementing a program model and engagement opportunities for young people to become change-makers! She’s passionate about intersectional feminism and educational access for young people. Meira believes that any act of kindness and service can be impactful which is why she used to volunteer at a women’s shelter in the Bronx where she served hot meals, offered self-care activities, and helped with arts and crafts projects. She is the perfect example of what it means to take action on the issues that matter to you!

11. Valeria Villaroel (she/ her/ ella)

No team is complete without a Director of Marketing! Meet Valeria Villarroel. Valeria supports the Communications and Marketing team by ensuring that how we’re talking about DoSomething, our members, and the work they’re doing reaches the right people. She cares deeply about racial justice, immigration, and educational equity because they directly intersect with her identity. As a Latina immigrant to the US, she has leveraged education at every step of her life. Before she became a U.S. citizen, she was unable to vote and could never fully participate in our democracy. Since she became a citizen, she has not missed a single election! We love a civically engaged woman!

This, of course, is only a handful of our talented coworkers and we can’t wait for you to meet them all. If you’re curious about our other team members (including the men on staff!), check out this page featuring some ah-mazing throwback photos!