National Leadership Team
Arc Telos Saint Amour
(But folks tend to call them Tay)
Executive Director
Pronouns: They/Them
Arc Telos “Tay” Saint Amour (they/them) is a neurodivergent, queer and trans, Two-Spirit, gender non-conforming person of Mexican Indigenous descent (Coahuiltecan), and a victim/survivor of childhood trauma who believes in youth agency and autonomy. They are formerly gang-involved, justice system impacted, and consider themselves to be a harm reductionist and a person who uses drugs as part of their substance use recovery journey. This lived and living experience has led them to a deep belief in Native Indigenous animism, radical empathy, and the power of holistic affirmation and self-agency. Professionally, Arc Telos spent over ten years as a national business developer, opening new businesses all over the US. Following this, Arc Telos spent another ten years active in the non-profit field, leading organizations through-out Chicago, New York, Vermont, California, and Michigan centering Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) practices and using trauma-informed and intersectionality based frameworks. Telos is of course more than just their career and identities. They are deeply passionate about all genres of music, documentaries, hiking and other outdoor adventures (in which they are infamous for achieving minor injuries and the loss of shoes), absolutely refusing to be anyone other than Princess Peach in Mario Kart or Mario Party, and consider themselves to be within the top 100 of all time high context ramblers that has an opinion on just about anything and everything.
Ms. Pink
Youth Programs Specialist
Pronouns: She/Her
Originally born and raised on the south side of Chicago, Ms. Pink's passion lies using her wisdom from navigating through life's obstacles to create her desired reality. Ms. Pink strategically shares her healing journey to support peers who share similar experiences and support them to embrace their uniqueness & authenticity. She calls herself “Ms. fire and desire” because of her high energy persona and inspirational teaching style. She empowers peers to break free from social conditioning and programming for the opportunity to embrace self-discovery & self-mastery. Ms. Pink continues to unapologetically shine her light which causes others to shine theirs through her Triple I mentality! Which is to positively: Inspire, Influence, & Impact through her leadership. Some of her hobbies includes watching her favorite childhood cartoons such as courage the cowardly dog & the powerpuff girls, playing dress up and conducting her very own candy shop business in her local neighborhood.
Paige Martin
Communications & Technology Coordinator
Pronouns: She/They
Paige Martin (she/they) is the Communications & Technology Coordinator at Youth MOVE National (YMN). Paige started their journey with YMN back in January 2021, where she began as a Communications Intern. Paige leads Youth MOVE National’s overall communication and technology strategies, from designing to small scale IT support! Before YMN, Paige pursued an education degree and has had the honor to teach (and learn from) both children and youth of all ages; this experience has given her the opportunity to share first-hand insight and knowledge of the issues youth are facing in our systems.
Paiges lived/living experiences and passion for uplifting voices and stories drives her in her day-to-day work! They are a fierce advocate for youth and young adults who have experienced and are experiencing First Episode Psychosis. In her free moments, she enjoys learning new skills like sewing or cooking a new recipe she saw on Tiktok.
AmandaGrace Krier
Youth Programs Specialist
Pronouns: She/Her
AmandaGrace (She/Her) joins Youth MOVE National from the Greater Philly area. After losing her cousin to suicide in 2017, she found a passion for youth and young adult mental health. With an Associates degree in Behavioral Health and Human Services from the Community College of Philadelphia and a peer support certification, AG has over 5 years of experience in both direct support and peer support with transition-aged youth. In her free time, she likes to volunteer with her local NAMI and AFSP chapters and engage with legislators on state and federal policy. AmandaGrace is a fierce advocate of "Nothing about us without us" and hopes to continue to empower the next generation of youth to advocate for themselves anywhere from the doctor's office to the oval office.
“If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.”― Shirley Chisholm
Elizabeth Calcaterra
Youth Programs Specialist
Pronouns: She/Her
Elizabeth Calcaterra, LMSW, currently works as a Youth Program Specialist at Youth MOVE National. Elizabeth has worked in a variety of different social service organizations both abroad and in her local Michigan communities. Her educational past focused on Community & Organizational Leadership, Social Work, Developmental Psychology, and Trauma Treatment. This variety of disciplines intertwined with professional experience with residential, shelter, and wrap-around services has taught Elizabeth the importance of uplifting those around her with love and joy. Elizabeth spends each day learning about others, adventuring into the world, and eating candy.
"Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love." -Mother Teresa
Shayn McDonald
Youth Program Coordinator
Pronouns: They/Them
Shayn’s passion for youth advocacy and social change is rooted in their many lived experiences and involvement in systems throughout their lifetime. As a queer young adult and trauma survivor, Shayn is particularly invested in education and advocacy around LGBTQ2-S+ communities, and actively seeks to highlight and address the impact of trauma and systemic oppression with the intention of creating greater change. Their involvement in the mental health system in particular motivates them to continue expanding awareness around the diversity of human experiences, and they believe that every person is deserving of community and self-determined support. Prior to joining Youth MOVE National, Shayn worked as the Youth Advocacy Coordinator for the Zia Young Adult Access Center—a Massachusetts-based, youth-led peer support and resource connection center that educated and advocated around youth advocacy and system change. When not working, Shayn enjoys spending time with their cat and watching notoriously bad horror movies. They also love philosophical conversations and contemplating the nature of the universe.
Brittany Wiley
Intern at Youth MOVE National
Pronouns: She/Her
Brittany Wiley (she/her) is an aspiring Macro Social Work professional currently pursuing her degree at the University of Tennessee. She is Youth MOVE National’s Intern from August 2023 through May 2024. Residing in Washington, D.C., she channels her dedication to social change as a Program Analyst with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Drawing from her own life experiences, Brittany’s passion for advocacy was ignited at a young age, where advocating for herself and her family meant not only survival but resilience. She firmly believes in the immense potential of our youth, recognizing them as the present and future architects of positive change. Brittany is driven by the conviction that empowering young minds and supporting their endeavors is a pivotal step in creating a remarkable world.
Beyond her academic and professional pursuits, Brittany discovers comfort in immersing herself in the lively coffee shop culture and broadening her intellectual horizons by continuously adding new books to her ever-expanding reading list.
Huck Talwar
Youth Programs Specialist
Pronouns: He/Him
Huck Talwar (he/him) is a Youth Program Specialist – Trainer at Youth MOVE National (YMN). In this role, Huck develops and delivers a variety of interactive workshops on various topics for diverse audiences. His areas of expertise include eating disorders, trauma and psychosis, and the LGBTQ+ community. Huck has taken part in numerous councils and workgroups, including MEIP (Maryland Early Intervention Program), SCCAN (State Council for Child Abuse and Neglect), Sources of Strength, and more.
Huck started in the behavioral health field in 2019 as an administrative assistant, and worked his way into a role that utilizes his talents and creativity. Prior to joining YMN, Huck was a training specialist at On Our Own of Maryland, Inc. He was also a writer at Diamond International Galleries, writing reviews, editorials, and scripts, as well as conducting interviews with professional creators. This led to Huck strengthening his communication skills, which he uses in his current role to educate others on topics lesser known to the general public. His own lived experience has given Huck a passion with which he advocates for issues that face the well-being of those within the behavioral health system.
Te Jay McGrath
Youth Program Coordinator
Pronouns: He/Him
Te Jay brings 7+ years of professional and lived experience to the Youth MOVE National team. Not only has he directly served and supported youth and young adults in Systems of Care, especially those experiencing homelessness, he has worked on policy changes when it comes to LGBTQ+ initiatives, anti-bullying efforts, and public health inequities. Te Jay has been performing all around southern California in his drag persona, Tia Wanna Ross, for over a decade. Originally from Hawaii, Te Jay is a Korean-American who now resides in Los Angeles and is a senior in the Hospitality Management program at Johnson & Wales University.
Victoria Eckert
Associate Director
Pronouns: She/Her
Victoria comes to Youth MOVE National as a Licensed Social Worker in New York State but also with family lived experience. As a young person starting her career, she was lucky to begin working as a Youth Engagement Specialist with Chautauqua County, NY System of Care that not only taught her about the importance of systems change work but led her to fall in love with the acknowledgment and encouragement that people with lived experience should always be heard. Victoria brings her strong background in System of Care implementation, suicide prevention, and trauma-informed care to the Youth MOVE National team. As Victoria loves to talk and share her passion for this work, you can also find her teaching undergraduate mental health classes at SUNY Fredonia. When Victoria is not working, she loves to spend time with family, garden, go backpacking, or hit up the gym with friends.