50 Faces

I got my first job working in White Plains through the Youth Bureau. Back then, in the 90’s, there was a role called Guy/Gal Friday. It was basically an administrative assistant position. I began my official career as high school teenager at Finger and Finger Law Offices. After heading off to college and returning to […]

Tatiana Flowers was born at Saint Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital in Harlem, New York and she was born and raised in White Plains, NY by her single mother, Andrea Robinson. She attended Church Street, Highlands and White Plains High School and began using the Youth Bureau’s services as a teenager. At 14, she started her first

Vincent Fields was born in New Rochelle Hospital on June 21, 1990, the eldest child of Mount Vernon natives Roy and Dawn Fields. The family decided to move to White Plains after extensive research – White Plains had the perfect mix of safety, diversity and excellent schools. Vincent and his siblings attended Post Road Elementary

David Ellenbogen is a prolific musician, producer and radio host in New York City. He is the founder and Executive Producer of the Ragas Live Festival, an annual 24 Hour/24 Set experience featuring over 80 musicians, and the Artistic Director of the Brooklyn Raga Massive artist collective. David got his first opportunity in media while

Amy Ellenbogen is a serial founder of programs that prevent community and interpersonal violence through collective and community-led problem solving and civic engagement. Her programs are rooted in collective healing, leadership development and the use of arts. Her passion for this work was seeded by her participation in activities at the White Plains Youth Bureau

Maurice Dobson graduated from White Plains High School in 1991. During his high school years, he became involved with the White Plains Youth Bureau ultimately serving on the White Plains Youth Council as President and on the Mayor’s Youth Board. Following high school, Maurice attended college at Harvard University where he concentrated his studies in

Will Dixon is an educator that has worked as a teacher and school administrator for the past twenty-seven years. He currently serves as a House Administrator at White Plains High School. Working at White Plains High School has allowed him to give back and serve young people in his home community. Upon entering the field

Dr. Keith Cradle is the Director of Youth/Juvenile Programs for the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office [Charlotte, NC] and responsible for youthful offenders dealing with incarceration and the staff associated with successful implementation of rehabilitation/re-entry and youth development programs/initiatives. Keith was involved in a plethora of programs offered by the Youth Bureau, including working in summer

Joseph M. Costable is a White Plains native and 2007 graduate of White Plains High School. Joseph served as President of the White Plains Youth Council as a member of the White Plains Youth Board. He led the Veteran’s History Project and the Generations Project for the Youth Bureau, helping document the stories of many

The White Plains Youth Bureau was especially instrumental in opening my eyes to how profound community reach can be. Through my experiences there I recognized the importance of helping others and teamwork. This was the foundation for my present-day need to make time to volunteer with groups near to my heart. Today, as an Entrepreneur