GELP PILLARS OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Community
Community
Community
GELP partners with local businesses to teach youth the importance of community service, gardening, and locally sourced ingredients. Ask about our Neighborhood Clean Up Project & Youth Employment Programs!
Education
Community
Community
Services include tutoring, mentorship, career training, job placement, mental health workshops, athletic skill development, positive communication, educational field trips, financial literacy courses, and more.
Wellness
Community
Wellness
The Free Sweat Clinic is a monthly 90-minute exercise bootcamp for youth, currently shared with 25 recreation centers and 250 participants. Universities can also participate through college tours or upon request.
MEET THE TEAM
Isaiah "Zeke" Johnson
Natassia "Tosh" Seward
Isaiah "Zeke" Johnson
Executive Director
A Baltimore native and social work graduate who grew up in Greenmount East. Mr. Johnson aims to help youth overcome challenges with year-round programming that includes youth basketball, fitness and nutrition, job preparation and more.
Adrianna Dunnock
Natassia "Tosh" Seward
Isaiah "Zeke" Johnson
Grants Manager
A highly successful entrepreneur with a strong focus on securing grants for non-profit organizations. Adrianna is the owner of Breakthrough Consulting Firm and has a proven track record of driving strategic growth and development.
Natassia "Tosh" Seward
Natassia "Tosh" Seward
Natassia "Tosh" Seward
Program Manager
A seasoned project manager recognized for her patience and persistence to lead any project. Whether producing community events or creating launch plans for Fortune 500 companies, Tosh knows how to connect the dots.
Maryum Shadeed
Natassia "Tosh" Seward
Natassia "Tosh" Seward
Lead Urban Youth Specialist
Founder of MaryumKShadeed.com, Maryum blends a lifelong passion for fashion with a commitment to sustainability and cultural diversity, empowering through handmade, locally sourced designs.
Coach Hunid
Marquis "Bip" Carrington
Marquis "Bip" Carrington
Urban Youth Specialist
As a SEL youth development specialist, Coach Hunid works with at-risk youth, providing them with creative outlets such as writing, poetry, and Hip Hop. As the CEO and Founder of YCAV (Youth Council Against Violence), he believes in valuing every youth and sees the transformative potential of mentorship, guidance,
and unconditional love.
Marquis "Bip" Carrington
Marquis "Bip" Carrington
Marquis "Bip" Carrington
Urban Youth Specialist
Marquis began his professional career at the Enoch Pratt Free Library and later transitioned to the school system during the pandemic. He worked with middle school students in math and technology classes and became a Registered Yoga Instructor in 2022. He now uses tools such as yoga, music, writing, podcasting, and meditation to enhance the lives of community members.
Nigel Johnson
Marquis "Bip" Carrington
Adriana Catalano
Urban Youth Specialist
A loving father of three and an avid adventurer who grew up playing sports on the East side of Baltimore, Nigel is a former fire department volunteer and experienced in driving box trucks.
Adriana Catalano
Marquis "Bip" Carrington
Adriana Catalano
Intern
A Johns Hopkins University college student with a passion for athletics who loves connecting with people. Adriana is always eager to try new things, diligently complete assignments, open her mind to new perspectives, and make a positive difference in the world around her.
Abigail Akodu
Abigail Akodu
Abigail Akodu
Intern
A Johns Hopkins University college student passionate about medicine, mental health, and wellness. Love exploring cities, learning about different cultures, and finding new ways to practice self-care and wellness.
8 Days of Giving Returns!
We’re excited to announce that 8 Days of Giving will be returning to Baltimore this December 2024. Learn more about our annual event and how to become a volunteer or sponsor by clicking the button below.