Meet the YVCHR Team
Katie Morgan—Executive Director
Katie is a graduate of the University of Virginia (Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies) and the College of William & Mary (Master of Education in School Counseling). She spent 6 years in Newport News Public Schools as a middle school counselor and also assumed other leadership roles as the Site Director for the Governor's Youth Development Academy (2013-2014), founder and sponsor of the Dozier Middle School and Denbigh High School chapters of the Youth Volunteer Corps, and co-creator of the NNPS Virtual Mentoring Program. In 2016, Katie was recognized as the 2016-2017 Division-Wide Teacher of the Year and Middle School Teacher of the Year.
Her passion for service and her love for students has drawn her to her current role as the Executive Director of the Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads where she has continued making positive connections with young people and their families, as well as with partnering organizations, educators and community members since June of 2017.
Katie is a member of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce LEAD Peninsula Class of 2020 and recently earned her certificate in Fundraising Management for Nonprofits through the Nonprofit Management Institute. She is married to her college sweetheart, has two incredible sons, and delights in spoiling her Aussiedoodle, Ellie.
Fun fact: Katie has been a group fitness instructor since she was 19 years old!
PJ Davis—Program Director (Peninsula)
PJ is a graduate of the College of Charleston (Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education) and Cambridge College (Master of Education in School Counseling). Although she has lived all across the country as a veteran military spouse of almost 30 years, she calls Hampton Roads home. Her 19 years in Education have been divided between being a classroom science teacher and a middle school counselor, spending most of those years with Newport News Public Schools.
Driven by the essential belief that everyone flourishes through connectedness and belonging, PJ has spent her career sponsoring numerous clubs, mentoring new teachers and counselors, serving in leadership roles within the school, helping to create and direct programs for college-bound and military students, and forging relationships with community members. She joined YVCHR's staff in August of 2022 to implement the pilot year of our Service Through STEM program in Newport News Public Schools. After serving as the YVCHR’s Director of STEM Programs for a year, she has transitioned to our Program Director for peninsula programs.
Anne Bibee — Director of Development
Bio coming soon!
Anne Bibee is a passionate educator and youth development professional with extensive experience in experiential learning, mentorship, community engagement, and fundraising. As the Director of Development for Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads, she is committed to enhancing youth program opportunities by securing grants, sponsorships, and cultivating donors for YVCHR. Her efforts ensure youth in Hampton Roads have access to programs that build work and life skills while serving the community at large.
With a background in both local and international youth programs, Anne has worked to foster academic achievement and personal development. Previously, as the Director of Family Programs at Francis Asbury UMC, she mentored pre-teens and teens, guiding them through team-based service projects and leadership opportunities. Her international experiences, including directing service-learning programs in the Galapagos Islands and the British Virgin Islands, have shaped her commitment to developing global awareness and civic engagement among youth. Anne holds a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration from the College of William & Mary.
Kiley Jensen—Program Director (Southside)
Bio coming soon!
Annie Eng - Team Leader
I am a senior at Christopher Newport University double majoring in Political Science and American Studies with a minor in Leadership. Some of my hobbies include playing the piano, politics, and hanging out with friends. I volunteer at YVCHR because I want to build relationships with those whom I serve with and make a positive impact on the Hampton Roads community!
Fun Fact: I went to a performing arts high school, where I played the jazz piano!
MARIE ESEDEBE - TEAM LEADER
I am a senior at Christopher Newport University majoring in psychology and minoring in leadership studies. Some of my hobbies include playing tennis and volleyball, writing poems, watching movies, and enjoying the sunset with my friends! I volunteer at YVCHR because I love facilitating the growth of the young people in the program while getting to address needs in the community!
Fun Fact: I shaved all my hair off spontaneously after my first semester of college, and I have been rocking it since!
Emily McKenna - team leader
I am a junior at Christopher Newport University majoring in Political Science and American Studies and minoring in Leadership Studies. I am in the Honors Program and the President's Leadership Program (PLP). I volunteer at YVC because, as an out of state student, I want to make a difference in my new community with the youth who make it up. Aside from school, I enjoy drinking Mountain Dew, listening to Taylor Swift, and watching early 2000s sitcoms!
Fun Fact: I could eat mozzarella sticks for every meal and never get tired of them!
Sydney Smith - Team Leader
I am a sophomore at Christopher Newport University majoring in psychology and double minoring in leadership studies and childhood studies. I plan to teach elementary school after graduating college. Some of my hobbies include reading, thrifting, and hanging out with my friends. I volunteer at YVCHR because I love working with kids and I want to learn more about our community.
Fun Fact: I am living in the Outer Banks in the summer of 2025 with my best friend! I love the beach.
Daniel Oh - Team Leader
I am a freshman at Christopher Newport University, planning to major in psychology and minor in leadership and music. As a member of both the Honors Program and President’s Leadership Program, I strive to create a better world and better leaders. YVCHR is a perfect opportunity to help others grow.
Fun Fact: I’ve been performing music since I was five!
Norah Sheldon - Team Leader
I am a junior at Christopher Newport University majoring in Psychology and Leadership Studies with a minor in Criminology. I love animals and have two dogs and four cats. I joined YVC as a team lead because, in middle school, I was a youth volunteer for YVCHR in my school club and want to give back the same wonderful experiences I had in my youth. In my free time, I enjoy photography, cooking and baking, writing poetry, and studying deviant behavior.
Fun fact: I have received a medallion from Mayor Phillip Jones
Kelsey Fore - Team Leader
I’m a freshman at Christopher Newport University, majoring in Cellular Molecular Biology with double minors in Leadership and Civic Engagement & Social Justice. After undergrad, I plan to go straight to graduate school to become a Physician Assistant! Some of my hobbies include: singing, crafting, going on side adventures, and discovering the best coffee shops! Through my volunteer work with YVCHR, I’m working to make Hampton Roads my home by building relationships, empowering our youth who are just starting their journeys, and finding ways to plug into our community.
Fun Fact: I’m a member of CNU’s competitive a cappella group, Extreme Measures!”
I am a junior at Christopher Newport University majoring in Psychology with a minor in Linguistics. After graduating, I plan to join the Air Force and later become a college professor. I am a huge soccer fan, and my favorite team is Chelsea F.C. Some of my hobbies include: music, video games, and playing soccer and basketball with friends. I volunteer at YVCHR because I want to give back and be surrounded by others with the same goals as me.
Fun Fact: I’ve been playing the drums since i was 6 years old.