50 Faces

Jason Rhodes is a practicing attorney, adjunct professor, licensed clinical social worker, author, and a third degree black belt in Kenpo karate. Mr. Rhodes grew up in the Winbrook Housing Projects in White Plains, New York. He obtained his first employment through the White Plains Youth Bureau at the age of 14. He continued to […]

My name is Camila and I was born and raised in White Plains, NY as a first-generation Latinx American. I walked into the White Plains Youth Bureau with hopes of finding a job. My first job was with the Greening Project, a group centered on environmental conservation. To this day, I continue to visit and

Angela was born in Colombia and migrated to White Plains at the age of 12. During high school, she was involved in various Youth Bureau programs. She was a mentor for the ACE program and a member of the Mayor’s Youth Council. Angela received a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Ethnic Studies and International

Christian Nunez was born and raised in White Plains, NY. He grew up on Ferris Ave which happens to have played a major part in his development and success. Christian went on to graduate from White Plains High school in 2009 and was part of the varsity basketball team for 2.5 years. He went on

Mr. Troy Newbey was born and raised in White Plains, New York. He was the first in his lineage to go to college and obtain a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and two master’s degrees in General/Special Education and School Building Leadership from Mercy College. Being raised by a single mother and being the youngest

Lieutenant Colonel Dwayne A. Murray Lieutenant Colonel Dwayne A. Murray was born in Brooklyn, and moved to White Plains in the 7th grade. He graduated from White Plains High School in 1992. LTC Murray was a standout athlete and earned his varsity letter in football, track and field, and cross country. His exposure to community service,

Nadine Miles was born and raised in White Plains and graduated from White Plains High School. She found her first summer job through the White Plains Youth Bureau and participated in the White Plains Mayor’s Youth Council. She credits her professional success to the early opportunities and supportive network provided by the staff of the

Kassandra Mindingall is a lifelong resident of White Plains. Her interactions with the Youth Bureau began in her elementary years as a participant in the After School Connections and then attending the various activities offered by the YB as a middle school student. While in high school, she served on the Mayor’s Youth Council and

Adrien Merveille, PE, LEED A.P. Adrien Merveille was born and raised in White Plains, NY by two parents who had migrated to the United States from Haiti in their 20’s. He attended Mamaroneck Avenue School, and eight years following his older brother, went on to attend Highlands Middle School and White Plains High School. After

There’s little more rewarding than when a former Youth Bureau kid “comes home” to give back. When alumna Jessica McKenzie ran into Executive Director Frank Williams at a recent event, she wasn’t sure at first that she recognized him – it had been 13 years since she’d last seem him as a high schooler enrolled