Meet our team
We’re proud of the coalition of people Blueprint 15 has brought together. Residents, community organizers, elected officials, business owners, and other local leaders all contribute to the important work our organization has undertaken.
![raquan Man smiling at camera](https://blueprint15.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/raquan.webp)
Executive Director
Raquan Pride-Green
Raquan Pride-Green was born in Syracuse NY on September 16, 1983. He spent his childhood primarily in the Pioneer Homes at his grandparent’s residence in Tyler Court.
Prior to becoming the Executive Director of Blueprint 15, Raquan was the Program Manager for the Promise Zone program, which is a non-profit organization that supports students in the Syracuse City School District and their families. Raquan holds a BA of Communication Studies from the University of Rhode Island as well as a Masters in TV, Radio, and Film from Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.
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Lead Neighborhood Navigator
Tara Harris
A lifelong Syracuse resident, Tara Harris continues to serve her community in many ways. A proud graduate of Henninger High School, Tara serves as a Neighborhood Navigator with Blueprint 15 and a Resident Health Advocate with the Healthy Neighborhood Partnership and RADAR at Upstate University Hospital. A 2021 graduate of the Citizens Academy through FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Tara serves on several neighborhood action committees including the City of Syracuse Urban Forestry Committee and serves as the Secretary and Vice Chair of the Pioneer Homes Tenant Association. A passionate resident advocate, Tara advocates for positive change within her community and believes that change can come from within.
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Neighborhood Navigator
Quwanka Ellerby
Quwanka Ellerby, a Blueprint 15 Neighborhood Navigator, is a lifetime resident of Syracuse, New York, and a Syracuse City School District graduate of Henninger High School. She currently works for the SCSD, serves as the Treasurer of the Pioneer Homes Tenant Association, and she is a Locally Consecrated Missionary of the Northwestern New York District. During her free time, she volunteers for different projects in and around the Blueprint 15 footprint. She goes the extra mile to make sure her neighbors get information on current events that are held by various community organizations. Quwanka has also been a devoted cheerleading coach over the last 30 years.
Board of Directors
![Jaime Alicea](https://blueprint15.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/jaime-alicea-e1648759230496.jpeg)
Jaime Alicea
Retired Public Educator
![Latoya Allen](https://blueprint15.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Latoyas-Headshot.jpg)
Latoya Allen
4th District Common Councilor, Deputy Director of Home HeadQuarters, Inc.
Executive Committee, Communications + Community Engagement Committee
![Robert (Bob) Corona, MD](https://blueprint15.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/rob-corona.jpeg)
Robert (Bob) Corona, MD
Chief Executive Officer, SUNY Upstate Medical Hospital
![Calvin Corriders Sr.](http://blueprint15.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/corriders_calvin-2021-e1710352532843.jpeg)
Calvin Corriders Sr.
Retired Community Banking Executive
![Anthony Davis](http://blueprint15.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Anthony-Davis-headshot-e1681442861570.jpeg)
Anthony Davis
Superintendent, Syracuse City School District
![Derek TH Galloway](https://blueprint15.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Rev-Dereks-Headshot.jpg)
Derek TH Galloway
Senior Pastor/ Overseer, The Connected Church
![Curtis Harris](http://blueprint15.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Curtis-Harris-headshot.jpeg)
Curtis Harris
Resident, Fire Prevention Plans Examiner, City of Syracuse
![Helen Hudson](https://blueprint15.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Helens-Headshot-e1649805220614.jpeg)
Helen Hudson
Common Council President, AFL-CIO Community Services Liaison, United Way of CNY
Communications + Community Engagement Committee Chair, Ad-Hoc Nominating Committee
![Cydney Johnson](https://blueprint15.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Cydneys-Headshot-scaled-e1649806319966.jpg)
Cydney Johnson
Vice President of Community Engagement and Government Relations, Syracuse University
![Robert Mike](http://blueprint15.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_2728-preview-scaled-e1710356886896.jpeg)
Robert Mike
Pioneer Homes Tenant Association President,Syracuse Housing Authority<br />
Communications + Community Engagement Committee, Ad-Hoc Nominating Committee
![Christopher Montgomery](https://blueprint15.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Chris-Headshot-e1649805415768.jpg)
Christopher Montgomery
Chair, Syracuse Housing Authority Board of Commissioners; Director, Syracuse Build
![Margaret (Meg) O’Connell](https://blueprint15.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Megs-Headshot-e1649804708191.jpg)
Margaret (Meg) O’Connell
Executive Director, Allyn Family Foundation
Board Treasurer, Executive Committee, Finance Committee, Communications + Community Engagement Committee
![LaDan Osman](http://blueprint15.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/laDan-Osman-Headshot.jpeg)
LaDan Osman
Resident Advisor
![Sharon Owens](https://blueprint15.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Sharons-Headshot-e1649807955302.png)
Sharon Owens
Deputy Mayor, City of Syracuse
Board Chair, Executive Committee, Finance Committee, Communications + Community Engagement Committee, Ad-Hoc Nominating Committee
![Stephanie Pasquale](https://blueprint15.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Stephanies-Headshot.jpg)
Stephanie Pasquale
Director of Neighborhood Advancement, Allyn Family Foundation
Board Vice Chair, Communications + Community Engagement Committee
![Tim Penix](http://blueprint15.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/tim-penix.jpeg)
Tim Penix
Vice President, SUNY Educational Opportunity Center
![Dr. Ofrona Reid](http://blueprint15.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Reid-Ofrona-2-e1710356174493.jpg)
Dr. Ofrona Reid
President & CEO, Syracuse Community Health Center
![Ann Rooney](https://blueprint15.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/AnnRooney_headshot-e1649805884372.png)
Ann Rooney
Deputy County Executive, Human Services, Onondaga County
Finance Committee
![Laiza Semidey](https://blueprint15.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Laizas-Headshot-e1649805005755.jpg)
Laiza Semidey
Chief Community Investment Officer, Home HeadQuarters
![Dr. Simone Seward, DrPH, MPH](http://blueprint15.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Simone-Seward-Headshot-1.jpeg)
Dr. Simone Seward, DrPH, MPH
Director, Center for Civic Engagement, Health Equity Research and Programs, SUNY Upstate
![William (Bill) Simmons](https://blueprint15.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Bill-simmons.jpeg)
William (Bill) Simmons
Executive Director, Syracuse Housing Authority
![Wayne Sistrunk](https://blueprint15.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Waynes-Headshot-e1649805112751.jpeg)
Wayne Sistrunk
Faith Leader, Tucker Missionary Baptist Church
Board Secretary, Executive Committee
Randy White
Managing Partner, Amenity Real Estate Brokerage Co.
Communications + Community Engagement Committee, Ad-Hoc Nominating Committee