ABOUT US

WV’s Promise Youth Alliance, Inc. partners with State and local Non-Profits to assist in creating a system of unified communities in fulfilling the 5 Promises.​

Vision

All young people in West Virginia are prepared for success in school, work, & life.

Mission

Mobilize national, state, and local partners so every young person in West Virginia receives the Five Promises.

Goals

WV’s Promise​ will mobilize communities, raise awareness, and support policies that increase the support young people have in communities where they live, work, and play.

Pamela Engle
Executive Director


147 Possum Trot Lane
Kearneysville, WV 25430
304-661-1460
Pamela.J.Engle@gmail.com

Executive Board

  • Jane Tabb, Jefferson County Commission, Lyle C. Tabb & Sons Inc., President

  • Michelle Campbell, Inspirit Senior Living, Community Relations Director, Treasurer

  • Mark Peiffer, Community Markets Charles Town-Secretary

Promise Advisory Board

  • Kristen Alexander, The Potomac Valley Audubon Society, Director

  • Larry Flynn, Harpers Ferry Job Corps

  • Gwendolyn Gaither, Job Corps, Deputy Director

  • Jen Grove, Day Care Provider, Foster Care Advocate

  • Kim Himes, Bank of Charles Town, Senior VP

  • Jim Klein, Hospice of the Panhandle, Business Outreach Manager

  • Keith McIntosh, US Senator Joe Manchin III Regional Coordinator

  • Shawn Miller, Job Corps, Director

  • Audrey Morris, Morgan County Family Support Center, Starting Points, Director

  • Kimberly Moss, Blue Ridge CTC, Director of Customized Training & Workforce Development

  • Jennifer Myers, Jefferson County Parks & Rec, Director

  • Annie Otto, Community Member

  • Mercedes Prohaska, Coldwell Banker Premier Realtor

  • Jessica Robinson, United Bank

  • Arthena Roper, Jefferson County Magistrate

  • Nancy Sturm, NV5 Engineering & Technology, Principal Consultant

  • John Unger, Blue Ridge Community & Technical College

  • Julie Weister, CNB Bank, Branch Manager

  • Shannon Winkelman, Procter & Gamble

What is the Promise Advisory Board?

The Promise Advisory Board is a comprised collection of individuals who bring unique expert knowledge and skills to the Board that is active and engaged in program development and implementation. The Promise Advisory Board can make recommendations and/or provide key information and materials that can enhance and complement WV’s Promise Youth Alliance Executive Director in order to more effectively direct the organization.