Intern
Avery Taylor
is amazing.
Even if there were words provided to describe all of their awesomeness, you'd just be reading a different set of words with all of their accolades meant to tell you what we're telling you now ...
Avery Taylor
is an amazing human being.

As an operations intern at the African American Community Services Agency (AACSA), Avery is dedicated to making meaningful contributions to the empowerment and uplifting of the African American community in Silicon Valley. Avery works to support the agency's mission to preserve the dignity and culture of a diverse African American Community, and to provide services that promote the full participation of Santa Clara County and the general society.

Avery is a student leader for the AACSA Leadership Academy (ALA) program, where he helpsrising students navigate their journey to college. In addition to his internship, he is deeply passionate about education and mentorship. He serves as a tutor, leveraging his academic prowess and passion for learning to support students in reaching their full potential. While pursuing a degree in biomedical engineering at San Jose State University, he is involved in various academic and social organizations, including the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES). Additionally, he is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., where he actively engages in community service and leadership development initiatives.

The Team

Milan R. Balinton
Executive Director
Cheryl Thompson
Office Support
Cathy Blake
Family Engagement Specialist
Kiana Munoz
Programs Associate
Stephanie Allen
Interim Program Manager
Beverley Waithaka
Community Resource Navigator
Amber Mopress
Programs Coordinator
Lavere Foster
Associate Director
Marilyn Howard Jones
Communications, Encore Fellow
Dr. Valencia Mayfield
AACSA Leadership Academy, Programs, Encore Research Fellow
Adrienne Coleman
Office Administrator
Jeremiah Lineberger
Development/Reparations
Jaylin Franklin
Intern
Avery Taylor
Intern
Regina Wallace-Jones
Vice Chairperson
Tracey Jones
Board Chair
Skarlette Smillie
Student Board Member
Everett Bobby Gasper
Board Secretary
Wanda B. Hendrix
Board Treasurer
Landon Summers
Finance Contractor
Viola Dioh
Operations Manager