OUR TEAM

Our team consists of returning citizens, masters level psychologists, community advocates, & entrepreneurs, who are all credible messengers who work to

KETCHMORE KIDS THAN DRUGS

KETCHMORE KIDS THAN GUNS

KETCHMORE KIDS THAN PRISONS

KETCHMORE KIDS THAN THE STREETS

Meet the Team

  • TROY KETCHMORE

    Director of Programs

  • CHANELL KETCHMORE

    Founder and Executive Director

    Chanell founded Ketchmore Kids 20 years ago, in 2005.

  • ASHANTI KETCHMORE

    Office Manager

  • JANICE DAVIS-KETCHMORE

    Secretary

  • KATHLEEN SCOTT

    Board Member

    Kathleen Scott is the Youth Justice Diversion Program Coordinator for the City of Newport News.

  • JENNIFER ROYAL

    Board Member

    Jennifer Royal is the Crisis Intervention Specialists Supervisor with the City of Newport News CARe-Community Assistance Response Team.

  • JAMES A. "POO" JOHNSON

    James A. "Poo" Johnson was a Director with the Boys & Girls Club for over 30 years.


  • PERTINA PITTMAN

    Triple P Provider, Donations Coordinator

  • AMISHA MCNEIL

    Treasurer

    Amisha is a staunch community advocate and focused on doing what is in the best interest of the youth and families that we serve.

  • HONESTY KETCHMORE

    Youth Board Member

    Honesty has been a lifelong participant in the Ketchmore Kids program and continues to actively lend her voice and insight to help guide the organization’s mission.

  • JASPER JACKSON

    General Services

  • JAKHI WRIGHT

    Youth Board Member

    Jakhi started off volunteering with Ketchmore Kids, and now lends his voice to help guide the organization.  Born and raised in Newport News, Jakhi is currently a freshman at Morgan State University.

  • KHALID KARIM

    Workshop Facilitator