Youth Empowerment with Devon Buchanan

Devon BuchananFounder/Executive Director/Board ChairF.O.C.U.S. Youth Network“Finding Ourselves Creates Unlimited Success”As Founder and Executive Director of the F.O.C.U.S. Youth Network, Devon Buchanan works to not only provide innovative educational and recreational programs for youth and their families, but also serve as an advocate for urban youth. Devon is committed to developing youth into positively contributing members of their communities. F.O.C.U.S. stands for “Finding Ourselves Creates Unlimited Success”, and the network specializes in providing youth with experiences they wouldn’t normally have access to. Last we took 10 youth to their first Sixers game. We held a rock climbing trip, candle making class, and Painting with a Twist. With a solid 14 years of progressive youth programming experience in sports camps and clinics, outdoor recreation, health, physical, and multicultural education, Devon Buchanan has held a variety of positions with non-profit agencies such as the YMCA, local government agencies in Loudoun County, Virginia and the City of Gaithersburg Maryland. For the last 8 years, Devon has been a Health and Physical educator at high performing charter schools in Newark, NJ and most recently in his home town of Philadelphia.Devon received his B.S. in Recreation Management from East Stroudsburg University and is currently pursuing his M.A. in Multicultural Education from Eastern University. He is a proud member of NExT Philadelphia, an affinity group of the National Urban League, Circle of Greatness Academy, and #Grindation professional network. Devon currently resides in Yeadon, Pa with his wife, Amanda.