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WE ARE WRITERS.

WE ARE ADVOCATES.

WE ARE PAGE 15.

Each of our team members bring a unique energy to our work and are deeply passionate about inspiring young minds.

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Team Members

Julia Young

Julia Young

Founder and Executive Director

Julia founded Page 15 in 2008. Julia holds a Bachelor’s degree in business from Tulane University, and has a certificate in Nonprofit Leadership Practice from the Edyth Bush Institute for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership at Rollins College. She has been recognized as a Bank of America Local Hero and as the winning recipient of Oprah Magazine’s 100 Women, 100 Shoes project. When not at Page 15, Julia is working to perfect the “work-life balance” by spending quality time with her family, friends, plants, and books.

Paul Driscoll

Paul Driscoll

Programs Director

Paul holds a Bachelor’s degree from High Point University in North Carolina. Paul spent 15 years developing innovative, student-centered curriculum as a creative writing and composition instructor at Lake Highland Preparatory School (Orlando) where he helped establish and direct the nationally recognized Student Writing Center. Paul is a passionate student advocate who has been nominated for Disney’s Excellence in Teaching Award and has a Gifted Education endorsement. When not at Page 15, Paul spends time at his home in New Smyrna Beach with his wife, his son, their dogs, and his trees.

Nancy Robbinson

Director of Philanthropy

Nancy Robbinson is a native of Orlando and a graduate of Edgewater High School. She holds a BA in Public Relations/Speech Communications from Auburn University and certifications in Nonprofit Management and Nonprofit Fundraising & Development from Edyth Bush Institute for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership at Rollins College. Nancy’s work experience has ranged from preschool teacher to home organizer to nonprofit executive and everything in between. The career she has enjoyed most was her 10 years of service on the Orange County School Board representing District 6 from 2008 to 2018. She and her husband Bill, whom she met in high school, have been married 36 years and enjoy spending time with their three adult children and their dog Wyatt Earp.

Alexandra Smith

Alexandra Smith

Programs Manager & Data Engineer

Alexandra Smith is a Queer poet from South Florida. Her last publication was a poem called “Picnic” in the Cyprus Dome literary magazine. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature with a minor in Nonprofit Management from the University of Central Florida (UCF), a certificate in Volunteer Management from the Edyth Bush Institute for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership at Rollins College, and almost 5 years of nonprofit experience. Alex’s love for literature and passion for social change drives her work at Page 15. When not at Page 15, she can be found writing poetry, playing Stardew Valley, visiting family down south, or cuddling with her friends.

Board Members

Steven Nguyen

Board President

VP of Innovation & Tech, CareerSource Central Florida

Dr. Dori Haggerty

Board Vice President

Campus Director of Faculty & Instructional Development, Valencia College

Tom Hodges

Board Treasurer

Corporate Banking, SVP | PNC Financial Services

Nicole Damico, Ph.D.

Board Member

UNC School of Education Professor and Program Director of the Master of Arts in Teaching, UNC at Chapel Hill

Chuck Dinkins

Board Member

Client Development Manager Venues & Promoters, Ticketmaster

Ben Noel

Board Member

Executive Director, Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy

Haley Meier

Board Member

Senior Director, Tourism, & Group Sales, Orlando Magic NBA Team

Jana Helms

Board Member

Licensed mental health counselor intern

Dr. Deshawn Chapman

Board Member

Manager of Community Engagement & Partnerships, UCF

Board Members Emeriti

Craig Ustler

Founding Board Member

President, Ustler Development, Inc

Stuart Buchanan

Founding Board Member

Shareholder, Maynard Cooper Gale

Giti Khalsa

Founding Board Member

President, Pace Wealth Advisors

Nancy Robbinson

Founding Board Member

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OUR APPROACH

At Page 15, students get to explore their creativity freely, without the pressure of grades or testing.

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OUR IMPACT

We have empowered hundreds of children and teens, and transformed Orlando’s literary community.

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OUR STORY

What began as a cherished moment between a grandmother and her granddaughter has blossomed into a movement.

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