Jay Pratt, Executive Director
  
 
Tracy Semeiks, Esq. Assistant Director 
 
 
 
Tracy, a New York native, has dedicated her career to avocating for vulnerable populations, driven by a deep-rooted passion for social justice and child welfare. Equipped with a Bachelors Degree in Child & Family Services, a Master's in Human Development, and a Law Degree from Elisabeth Haub School of Law. As a New York licensed attorney, she has been at the forefront of legal reforms, working on behalf of children in detention centers, advocating for the improvement of indigent legal services - parent representation, and daycare licensing with New York State childcare facilities. Tracy's commitment extended into private practice, focusong on guaridanship and child representation, underscoring her dedication to child welfare and advocacy.  
 
Anikka Salmi - Residential Manager 
 
 
 
Sharon DeRose Pritchard, Client Services Coordinator
 

A former foster parent from Centerville, Ohio, Sharon joined the WYC team one month prior to the first child's admission in February 2001.  She brought a wealth of knowledge and experience with working with foster children upon arrival and has been "grandma" to over 125 boys who have called the Center home.  She has three boys of her own and three grandchildren and she is a resident of Conway. 
 
Pat Miller, Lead Youth Mentor
 
 
Pat joined our staff in 2008 after spending several years working with high risk youth in other local organizations.  As a mother, Pat quickly brought a consistency and stable presence into our program which landed her the position of Lead Youth Mentor.  She believes in and lives by the motto that "Everything will be alright and, if not, you should shut it down and it's a wrap."  Her catchy phrases and relentless encouragement keep the boys headed on the right track as they walk through daily life.
 
 
Kaitlyn Harndon , Lead Youth Mentor
 
Carnell Willis, Youth Mentor
 
Dawna Faulk, Youth Mentor 
 
Joseph Massey, Youth Mentor
 
Jasmine Baker, Youth Mentor
 
Samantha Donaldson, Youth Mentor