New Board Member Wes!

Youth Represent is excited to announce the appointment of Wes Koranteng to its Board of Directors.  Wes is a Director in PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Assurance Practice. He has over eleven years of experience performing financial statement audits for a diverse set of clients in the financial services sector. Wes holds a BS with a dual concentration in Accounting and Finance from Northeastern University, is a registered CPA in the state of New York, and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

“We are thrilled to add Wes to the Board of Youth Represent,” said Michael Pope, executive director of Youth Represent. “Wes brings an impressive professional background to the position, including extensive accounting and finance experience that will be meaningful in his role as a board member.  He believes in the power of people to overcome barriers and is committed to helping individuals with criminal system involvement.” 

“It is an incredible honor to join the Youth Represent Board of Directors,” said Koranteng. “During this Covid-19 crisis, the organization’s mission is needed now more than ever to improve the lives and futures of young people affected by the criminal legal system.  I look forward to working with Executive Director Michael Pope and my fellow board members to further strengthen and support Youth Represent’s commitment to delivering for system-involved New Yorkers.”

Welcome Wes and thank you Board Lead for your support!