Our Team
Our team brings together deep and diverse experience across ministry, social work, education, youth development, survivor advocacy, social services, and organizational leadership. We integrate lived experience with professional training, academic formation, and years of field-tested practice. Together, we steward this work with credibility, humility, and a shared commitment to building Beloved Community.
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Rev. Angelo Mante
Co-Founder/Executive Director
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Marie Mante
Co-Founder/Director of School-Based Peacemaking
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Cynthia Gardner
Director of Survivor Support
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Dr. Chris Lahr
Director of Community Education
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Melanie Hall
Director of Marketing and Development
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Carla Kilgore
Director of Operations
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Byron Scott
Peace Advocate, Northrop High School
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Neil Miller
Peace Advocate, North Side High School
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Heather Essex-Guy
Peace Advocate, Snider High School
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Cierra Thomas
Peace Advocate, South Side High School
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Ja'Nisha Beal
Peace Advocate, Wayne High School
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Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors provides governance, accountability, and strategic guidance, ensuring that Alive remains rooted in its mission and responsive to the community we serve.
Lynne Gilmore - Chair
Doug Worthington - Treasurer
Ed Fenstermacher - Secretary
Aaron Lane
Janell Lane
Mike Bynum
Kathy Friend
Russ Abel
Aisha Smiley
Josh King
Audrey Van Gilder