Staff Members

Maggie Riden

Position:

Executive Director

As the Executive Director of DCAYA, Ms. Riden's work focuses on directing the DCAYA coalition of over 120 youth-serving organizations, in its work to improve the quality of life for young people in the District of Columbia through policy advocacy, networking, and youth empowerment.

Anne Abbott

Position:

Policy Analyst

As the Policy Analyst for Youth Workforce Development and Educational Pathways, Ms. Abbott works with current DCAYA members and allies, government officials, and other policy focused organizations to actively achieve, facilitate, and communicate DCAYA's policy priorities and advocacy goals.She staffs DCAYA's Youth Workforce Development Committee and is the author of DCAYA's Annual Report Card on the District's Summer Youth Employment Program. Other issues Ms.

Susan Ruether

Position:

Research and Policy Associate

Ms. Ruether works with current DCAYA members and allies, government officials, and other researchers to actively develop and communicate DCAYA's evidence-based policy priorities around Out of School Time (promoting programs that give youth opportunities during non-school hours) and Youth Homelessness.

Angela Massino

Position:

Communications and Outreach Associate

Ms. Massino works with current DCAYA members and allies, government officials and other local affiliates to help communicate DCAYA’s mission and goal of, “Building a Youth Friendly City.” She plans events, meetings and potential sponsorships for the organization and assists in updating and maintaining DCAYA's web presence.