Vanessa Anderson
Executive Director, Founder
Vanessa is the organization's founder. CTYE was born of her vision for an organization that could serve the youth of Louisville from the deepest corners of the inner city to the outter edges of suburbia.
She seeks to enroll youth of all races, religions and creeds from all economic backgrounds. Vanessa believes in the benefits of exposing youth to diverse cultural experiences and using living examples to educate, grow and develop love and tolerance amongst our youth.
She has served with several youth organizations to include Young Life and has over 20 years of experience in volunteering and mentoring the youth of Louisville. She is a graduate of Lindsey Wilson College, with a Bachelor Degree in Business Management.
Vanessa is directly involved with the girl's monthly youth group, G.E.M.S. and is an active liaison in the Filling In the Gaps (FIG) program that connects Parents, Teachers, and Students to CTYE resources.
She has served with several youth organizations to include Young Life and has over 20 years of experience in volunteering and mentoring the youth of Louisville. She is a graduate of Lindsey Wilson College, with a Bachelor Degree in Business Management.
Vanessa is directly involved with the girl's monthly youth group, G.E.M.S. and is an active liaison in the Filling In the Gaps (FIG) program that connects Parents, Teachers, and Students to CTYE resources.
Patricia Cameron
Chair of the Board
Patricia Cameron has proudly served with Cultivating the Youth Experience since 2016 and now leads as the organization’s Chief Executive Director. With a deep commitment to supporting youth in Louisville’s underserved communities, Patricia is dedicated to empowering the next generation through mentorship, guidance, and opportunity.
A Louisville native, Patricia holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Services and Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College and a master’s degree in Human Resource Management. After retiring as a Human Resource Officer from the United States Army in 2023, she remains devoted to giving back to her hometown — a passion rooted in the support she once received herself. Patricia is honored to continue serving the organization in her new role, striving to make a meaningful impact in the lives of Louisville’s youth.
A Louisville native, Patricia holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Services and Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College and a master’s degree in Human Resource Management. After retiring as a Human Resource Officer from the United States Army in 2023, she remains devoted to giving back to her hometown — a passion rooted in the support she once received herself. Patricia is honored to continue serving the organization in her new role, striving to make a meaningful impact in the lives of Louisville’s youth.
Pashens Fitzpatrick
Director of Donor Relations
Pashens was born and raised in Louisville's westend community and she currently works as an attorney focusing on Family Law.
She has core beliefs in the strength of family and community ties and believes in the resounding benefits of investing in today's youth. Her parents instilled in her values such as personal sacrifice and selfless service, which are displayed through her career and commitment to the CTYE organization.
She has core beliefs in the strength of family and community ties and believes in the resounding benefits of investing in today's youth. Her parents instilled in her values such as personal sacrifice and selfless service, which are displayed through her career and commitment to the CTYE organization.
Pashens works directly with our youth as a mentor for CTYE's young men and women, as well as mentoring through Louisville's Black Achievers program. She is fully committed to mentoring the youth and finding ways to serve as an example and role model in our community.
Additionally, her significant efforts as Chief of Donor Relations for CTYE provides the organization with viable resources to financially sustain the many programs CTYE offers to the youth of Louisville.
Additionally, her significant efforts as Chief of Donor Relations for CTYE provides the organization with viable resources to financially sustain the many programs CTYE offers to the youth of Louisville.
