Jordan Keller oversees strategic planning, community partnerships, and daily operations as the Executive director of Free The Youth. His vision for a youth program that is specifically tailored to help children in Central Louisiana unlock their purpose was developed through his own experiences as a youth in Cenla. His work at nonprofits in Alexandria and Pineville has helped embed himself in the community and connect families with resources.

As the Director of Athletics, Jeff Howard connects with youth and their families through daily coaching and mentoring. His focus on fostering teamwork on and off the field enables students at Free The Youth to experience success in many forms. His commitment to using athletics as an avenue to unlock students’ purpose is key to the success of our mission.

Emily Murphy’s passion for literacy and helping youth break cycles of trauma and poverty are connected through the educational opportunities she creates at Free The Youth. Her experience teaching in Rapides Parish combined with her research of innovative learning methods allows her to strategically plan curriculum used to guide youth to their goals in our program.