Meet the Columbia staff
City Year鈥檚 staff is deeply committed to the 色界吧 we serve and to helping our AmeriCorps members grow as leaders.
Trey Glenham is no stranger to the non-profit world. It all started while he was a student at the University of North Carolina Wilmington where he received his bachelor's degree in Parks & Recreation. During college, Trey volunteered for the Sports Club Program of the Boy Scouts of America ... a basketball/Scouting program for inner-city youth which led to a full-time position after graduation. In 3 years as the director, he took the program from 12 kids to 277! After serving as Sports Club Director, he served in several other executive roles with the BSA before serving as Chief Operating Officer for Southeastern North Carolina his final 7 years.
In 2020, he was offered a position outside of the Scouting profession, in Columbia, South Carolina. He and his family felt like God was calling them to move, so the lifetime North Carolinians headed south. After two years in an outside sales role, Trey felt the calling to get back into non-profit work. Fortunately, he was able to find an organization that aligned with his morals and values. In May of 2022, he became the Development Director for City Year Columbia. Though raising money is never easy, he feels extremely passionate about the work City Year is doing in Columbia and the impact it is having on youth that will ripple for generations to come. He truly believes Columbia is a better city because of City Year!
In addition to his passions of sports, working out, and all things Tar Heels, Trey is rooted in his relationship with God and love for his family. He and his wife, Emily, met at UNCW and married in 2010. Emily is a stay-at-home mom and part-time copy editor for a publishing company. She serves on the SIC board of their daughter's school, and enjoys volunteering, learning about, and advocating in their community. Trey and Emily have one daughter, Makenna who is 10 (and a half). Makenna loves gymnastics, ballet, volleyball, tennis, swimming, dolls, dancing, dressing up, music, and so much more! The Glenham family's favorite activity at home is family game night. One of their favorite Columbia activities is attending Fireflies baseball games.
Latoya Heath-Killingsworth comes with an extensive background in youth development, with over 16 years of experience in the non-profit sector. Latoya always knew she wanted to impact the lives of youth and in 2006 embarked on a journey as a Program Aide with an organization known as Boys & Girls Club of America/Midlands. Her passion and dedication were on display as she climbed the ranks from Program Aid, Program Director, Campus Director to eventually joining the Executive team as an Area Director, overseeing twelve sites; two of which were accredited.
After 10 years of trailblazing the non-profit world, Latoya decided that it was time to transition into entrepreneurship. With her mission continuing to align with the passion brewing inside, she transitioned into the childcare business. Owning a license childcare facility that services up to 104 children within two districts, in an under resourced area, her dreams were coming true. Being a devoted wife and mother of four entrepreneurship gave Latoya the time to focus on her family while pursuing her dreams of impact amongst underprivileged youth.
After taking the time to reset it was time to get back in the field so Latoya decided to find an organization where purpose was the driving force and joining City Year in the spring of 2022 as the Special Projects Manager was just the start. She felt confident that just as she鈥檚 done in the past if she could work alongside an organization that aligned with her values, she would be able to impact youth that need us most. Latoya currently continues to advocate for youth and is committed to a cause greater than self through City Year!
Chenera Ash is an Impact Manager for City Year Columbia. Chenera has been an elementary and secondary school teacher for the past 8 years. She graduated from Clark Atlanta University with a bachelor's in early childhood education, Strayer University with a Master of Educational Leadership, and is currently a Doctoral Candidate for Educational Leadership and Curriculum at Liberty University. Chenera was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and always had a dream to make a difference in those that have been through the same adversities and trails she has. Each day she strives to reach at least one individual and reassure them that they matter. Her favorite motto to live by is "Find a way or make one."
Isaiah鈥檚 path to becoming a Senior Impact Manager at City Year Columbia is anything but traditional鈥攁nd that鈥檚 what makes it powerful. With a foundation in music education and a deep love for musical theatre, Isaiah has long understood the impact of storytelling, rhythm, and creative expression in building connections and transforming lives. Before ever stepping into a school as a City Year AmeriCorps Member, he was already practicing presence, performance, and patience through years of training in the arts鈥攕kills that now inform his leadership style.
Isaiah鈥檚 professional journey reflects a heart that never stopped evolving. From teaching music, to facilitating youth development programs, to directing after-school enrichment and leading peer teams, he has walked a variety of paths鈥攅ach one rooted in the same desire: to uplift and inspire young people. These lived experiences have made him a dynamic and empathetic leader, someone who understands the weight and beauty of guiding others through challenge, growth, and transformation.
His City Year story began as an AmeriCorps Member in Columbia, where his magnetic spirit and deep care for 色界吧 quickly set him apart. After returning for a second year as a Senior Service Leader, Isaiah became a pillar of strength and consistency for his team鈥攌nown for staying after hours, leading with grace under pressure, and mentoring with both humor and heart. Whether he was organizing service days, supporting a teammate through a rough moment, or designing a wellness initiative to keep morale high, Isaiah showed up as someone who wasn鈥檛 just doing the work鈥攈e was living the mission.
Now, in his role as Senior Impact Manager, Isaiah oversees and nurtures a new generation of AmeriCorps Members. He approaches the work with an educator鈥檚 heart and a mentor鈥檚 mindset鈥攌nowing firsthand the power of being seen, supported, and challenged to rise. His leadership is grounded in his passions: music, education, theatre, and community, and he continues to use these gifts to create spaces of joy, learning, and healing.
Isaiah is excited for this next chapter鈥攏ot just for himself, but for every young person, team member, and school he鈥檒l support along the way. He believes deeply in the promise of service and the power of people, and he鈥檚 committed to shaping leaders who will one day do the same.
Joshua Laiche serves as an Impact Manager for City Year Columbia. He has a background in youth development and guidance working with grades K-12. Josh loves serving children and young adults. It is his mission to support and assist children and young adults with their academic, relational, and professional goals. He has worked for non-profit organizations and served as a youth minister for several churches. He has been married to the love of his life for a little over two years. They are the proud parents of beautiful fur babies. He is a graduate of Belhaven University (Jackson, MS) and Columbia International University (Columbia, SC).
