Breaking Chains Academy Staff
Luis Granados
Executive Director
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Maricela Deveney
Educational Coordinator Maricela graduated from Skyview High School in Nampa, Idaho. She then attended Boise State University where she graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Health Science. During her time at Boise State University, she was heavily involved with community organizing and advocacy which led her to Breaking Chains Academy of Development. As the Education Coordinator, during class time she assists the students in GED prep, as well as brainstorming what will happen after graduation. Outside of class time, she plans after school activities, such as paintings and trips to the park, for the students to partake in. Her love for community has manifested in her decision to apply to law school and she will be relocating to Houston, Texas in July of 2021 to start her first year at Texas Southern University- Thurgood Marshall School of Law.
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Our Board
My name is Kenton Lee, and I am a lifelong resident of Nampa. My wife and I have two awesome kids. I work with a local nonprofit called Because International. And I am honored to be on the board of Breaking Chains and support this amazing cause.
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Ross Garven is currently a Juvenile Probation Officer at Canyon County Juvenile Probation and has been working with at risk youth for approximately 19 years. Prior to working for Canyon County, Ross worked as a juvenile probation officer for Los Angeles Probation in Los Angeles, California for 9 years.
Ross is native to Southern California and graduated from California State University- Bakersfield in 2003 with his Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections. Ross is the founder of the Canyon County Bike Project which donates new and refurbished bicycles to children in need in the Canyon County area. Through working with his community, Ross has received the following awards and recognitions:
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