Our Team

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Leadership

Olivia Cherry is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Advancing Communities Together (ACT). Olivia has 16 years of experience, Olivia is passionate about delivering transformational life experiences through equitable opportunities and fostering resiliency in her community.

Previously, Olivia played a key role at ActivateWork in Denver, CO, developing workforce programs and recruiting underrepresented talent for IT training. She also offers expertise in career and youth development, curriculum creation, nonprofit management, and coaching to organizations, schools, and local governments.

Her certifications include Addiction Studies, Anger Management, Alternatives to Violence Program (AVP) conflict resolution, and Moral Recognition Therapy (MRT), and she is a Certified Professional Life Coach with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

Rossie D. Cherry, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Advancing Communities Together (ACT), launched ACT’s first core program, Antelope Valley YouthBuild, in 2007. Inspired by his personal challenges and upbringing in Pacoima, California, Mr. Cherry has spent the past 16 years providing direct and supportive services to youth and adults facing barriers such as poverty, incarceration, homelessness, and disabilities.

Drawing from his lived experiences, Mr. Cherry emphasizes education as a tool for empowerment and connection. His leadership extends to roles such as Chair of the Los Angeles Region YouthBuild Collaborative, Secretary of the National Directors Association for YouthBuild USA, Fellow of the California Department of Education’s Career Technical Education Program, and technical coach for YouthBuild USA under the Department of Labor.

Mr. Cherry also consults with grassroots organizations, cities, and agencies, focusing on capacity building, youth development, and transformational approaches to working with gangs and formerly incarcerated individuals.

Leadership begins with excellence and a servant's heart.

Leadership

Olivia Cherry

Rossie Cherry

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