It Takes A Village
Working for the positive development of youth is our guiding mission. You and We are that Village.
Join Our Parent Advisory Committee
The Parent Advisory Committee is a place for parents to get to know each another. You can also help guide Triangle Bikeworks as we work to provide a better experience for your child.
Dream Staff
Kevin Hicks
Founder & Vol. Executive Director
Kevin knows that one small nonprofit program in North Carolina may only affect several dozens of youth every year. But he likes the starfish parable, in which a beachgoer is throwing stranded starfish back into the sea and another person points out how one person can’t possibly save all of the starfish. “But it makes a difference to the ones I threw back,” the beachgoer responds. “I just plant the seed,” Kevin says.
“I believe bikes are your first introduction to freedom.”
Itza Salazar
Program Manager
Itza Salazar was one of original seven students who participated in Triangle Bikeworks’ pilot program in 2010. Before her first excursion with the group, she was unaware that national and state parks were open to the public. Several years later, the organization was excited to hire Itza as its Program Director. She brings her experience with creating and executing transformative youth programming and her deep commitment to equity.
Lynn Weller
P/T Development Manager
Lynn joined Triangle Bikeworks with a background in environmental program management and nonprofit development work. Lynn brings her passion for cycling, social change, and caring for the planet to all of her work with us. She feels fortunate that she was able to experience the magic of a Triangle Bikeworks summer tour from the seat of her bike!
Fernando Sanchez
AmeriCorps Afterschool Corps VISTA
Fernando is serving as our AmeriCorps NC Compus Compact Afterschool Corps VISTA. Fernando will be working to build the capacity of TBW by developing community partnerships, mobilizing volunteers, and designing organizational systems to increase our presence in the community.
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
What is our vision for the long ride?
The analogy of the long ride is intentional. Before leaving for a long ride you must have a destination and a plan when you get there. At Triangle Bikeworks we know exactly where we’re going and what we’ll do when we get there.
When there is no more work to do youth will have the opportunity to develop physically, socially, and academically to their full potential, regardless of their background, resources, and opportunity.
“I was able to see what most people wouldn’t see. I was able to learn what people wouldn’t learn because it’s a hidden treasure that school tries to cover up.” ~ SpokenRev Youth
Todd LoFRESE
Board Chair
Finance/Risk Committee
Chief Business Officer at Participate Learning (Education)
Sapna VARKEY
Board Secretary
Finance/Risk Committee
Assistant Professor of Nonprofit and Public Management
Chris BAGLEY
Board Treasurer
Finance/Risk Committee
Attorney at law
LISA NELSON
Board Member
Retired Surgeon
Chris DARGAN
Board Member
Development Committee
Fmr Youth Cyclist
Tax assistant for Durham County
Jay PARKER
Board Member
Finance/Risk Committee
Partner, Broker at Weaver Street Realty
Joanna SALAZAR
Board Member
Fundraising Committee
Fmr Youth Cyclist
Great Oaks Fellow
NC A&T graduate
Alex BARKER
Board Member
Fundraising Committee
Principal Sullivan, Cotter and Associates, Inc.
Solomon L.
Youth Board Member
Youth Cyclist
High School Senior
David S.
Youth Board Member
Youth Cyclist
High School Senior
The staff and Board stand by the vision that given the opportunity anyone can reach their potential and for every student to have a way to challenge themselves and historic precedence.
