The staff of the Creative Youth Leadership Program is comprised of a group of extraordinary individuals who are committed to making a difference with youth and education. Our trainers, facilitators and educators are a results-oriented group of professionals who specialize in problem solving, creativity, leadership and personal effectiveness. They come from a variety of disciplines and share a passion for changing the way people think and communicate. We are proud to have on our staff, individuals from diverse backgrounds including professional educators, artists, consultants, psychologists, drummers, guidance counselors, comedians and youth workers.

Russ Schoen, M.S. Chicago, Illinois
Russ is co-founder of the Creative Youth Leadership Program and works as a facilitator and trainer in the areas of creative thinking, problem-solving, team-building and leadership.
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Gloria Rapport M.S. Buffalo, New York
Gloria is a co-founder of the Creative Youth Leadership Program where she coordinates the design and implementation of all our youth programs.
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David Bauer, M.S.
David Bauer is a teacher at Alden High School specializing in environmental science.
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James Landry
While living in Spokane Washington, James assisted in the development of "Creating Peace", a program sponsored by The Prevention Center to give school children tools for conflict management.
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Cyndi Argona, MS, Buffalo
Cyndi is a full-time lecturer at the International Center for Studies in Creativity where she obtained her Master's of Science degree. She is a former professional actress, and toured eighty-nine cities in the United States.
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Jen Mattimore
Hi everyone! I am excited to be a part of the Creative Youth Leadership Program as a team leader because I started out there as a student.
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