(Top row: pictured left to right is Mark Cornacchione, Tony Carter, and Vernon Hubbard.

Bottom row: pictured left to right is Cornelius Wiliams, Marsha D. Carter, and Troy Taylor.)

Doing Things Differently 

For the first time in DVULI history, our next round of city coordinators are all alumni! 

Please welcome these well-qualified individuals who will lead the 2026-27 cohorts: 

ALBUQUERQUE – Troy Taylor (Pittsburgh 2004) 

ATLANTA – Cornelius Williams (Atlanta 2014) 

HOUSTON – Vernon Hubbard (Houston 2003) 

PITTSBURGH – Mark Cornacchione (Pittsburgh 2018) 

TWIN CITIES – Marsha D. Carter (Twin Cities 2018) and Tony Carter 

Your recommendations are needed for cohort members in their cities. If you know urban youth leaders in these cities who are good candidates for the DVULI investment, please contact our office or submit your nomination online at DVULI.org/Nominate.