Gerry Blackwell is a strong, influential and resilient women, being all about taking action and overcoming the roadblocks that slow down the accessibility of support for our youth.
As CEO of Youth Development Foundation (YDF), Gerry and her Team have developed programs that achieve results, build mutual respect and establish solid relationships that support our youth in becoming responsible and employment ready members of our community.
Going further than most organisations that operate in this space, they provide wrap around support that takes time to consider an individual’s needs to give them the best chance in overcoming the barriers that lead them to reaching out to YDF.
Not afraid of calling out the bureaucratic nonsense that exists out there, Gerry and her Operations Manager, Ramona Wise, provide us an overview of YDF and all the great work they do.
The Youth Development Foundation – Improving the lives of our youth
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Host: Melissa Alsemgeest
Guest: Gerry Blackwell, CEO - Youth Development Foundation
Guest: Ramona Wise, Operations Manager - Youth Development Foundation
Editor: Robert Alsemgeest
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