Team & Staff Bios

Gavin McGuire joined Usher's New Look Foundation in 2005 and currently serves as the National Academy Director. At UNL, he manages the daily operations in our core cities, provides training and professional development opportunities for New Look program coordinators, and establishes community and corporate partnerships with groups and individuals aligned with our mission. He brings over 15 years of experience in program and community development, with an emphasis on staff development and implementation strategies.

Robin Gittens joined Usher's New Look Foundation in September 2010 where she was initially charged with heading the Atlanta Leadership Academy.  Beginning in January 2011, National M.I.T. Coordinator was added to her title, making her responsible for the organization's college level students.  Having spent more than ten (10) years as a youth advocate, Ms. Gittens has worked and volunteered with many nationally recognized non-profit organizations, three of which are currently pipeline partners for Usher's New Look.  While in college, Ms.

Rosy Ricks is a writer and social activist from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Currently, Ricks serves as the Program Coordinator for New Look’s Milwaukee chapter where she encourages youth to identify their spark through the foundation's four pillars of career, education, talent, and service. Since 2000, Ricks has been involved in community improvement through volunteer work, media contribution, and event organizing, with an emphasis on community education events such as workshops, panels, and discussions.

James Harris began his adventure with Camp New Look in 2007. As a member of Youth Entrepreneurs of Kansas and graduate of J.C. Harmon High School, Harris was often selected to speak as a mentor to area youth and was involved in several student-teacher panel discussions designed to share perspectives on ways to improve the high school curriculum.