Posts by Marissa Pane
Johneé Wilson Named Director of Training at One Common Unity
Washington, DC, February 23, 2024 – One Common Unity (OCU) proudly announces Johneé Wilson as their new Director of Training. Johneé dedicates herself to work at the intersection of global service, youth leadership development, and creative storytelling. She co-designed resiliency models for youth leadership and wellness programs with nonprofits in Abuja and Lagos and returned…
Read MoreAshlyn Hary, Director of Community Based Behavioral Health at One Common Unity, Advocates for the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement
Washington, DC, February 23, 2024 – One Common Unity’s Director of Community Based Behavioral Health, Ashlyn Harty, provided testimony on behalf of the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) as they presented at a city council performance oversight hearing on February 14th, 2024. ONSE has been a close partner of One Common Unity’s Peace…
Read MorePeace Together: What Is It & How Can You Bring It To Your Community?
One Common Unity’s Peace Together intervention, funded by the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants, aims to create safe spaces where young people can utilize their creativity and self-expression skills to heal from violent incidents. The Peace Together staff collaborates with trusted adults in the community of the youth that have been impacted by…
Read MoreMarina T. Eisenberg Named Senior Director of Finance and Administration at One Common Unity
Washington, DC, October 23, 2023 – One Common Unity (OCU) proudly announces Marina Eisenberg as their new Senior Director of Finance and Administration. A mission-driven nonprofit leader, Marina has dedicated her career to developing efficient systems, building strategic infrastructure, and expanding access for students and families from underserved communities. Impacted by her experience of growing…
Read MoreJake Frelick, LICSW is now the Senior Director of Programs at One Common Unity
Washington, DC, August 2023 – One Common Unity (OCU) proudly announces Jake Frelick, LICSW as the new Senior Director of Programs. Jake is a licensed independent clinical social worker and youth development professional. Jake worked as the Arts, Leadership, and Health Manager at a community-based organization in Chicago called Alternatives. Jake received his Masters degree…
Read MoreFly By Light 2023 Summer Showcase Recap
Thank you to everybody who attended this year’s Fly By Light Summer Showcase! It was an amazing evening filled with lively, heartfelt performances from the Fly By Light youth and staff. Special shout out to Roosevelt High School for allowing us to use their auditorium! The lineup of performers included: You can check out a…
Read MoreFly By Light Summer Showcase to be held June 7, 2023
Washington, DC, May 2023 – One Common Unity (OCU) is thrilled to announce our annual Fly By Light Summer Showcase, to be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 6:00 pm ET in the atrium of Roosevelt High School. Audience members will experience the arts in action as youth from various wards of DC give…
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