Leadership Team

Michael Arthur, Founder and Director

Affiliations & Credentials

Up2Us Sports Soccer Coach
Village of Champions Head Soccer Coach
Starfinder Foundation Soccer Coach
All Nations Oregon FC Head Coach
BS Sociology, West Chester University
Owner, Arthur and Sons LLC - Behavioral Health Services

Bio
Michael Arthur is a youth development leader who uses soccer as a platform to empower underserved communities. He helped pioneer the first Village of Champions soccer program, which introduced the sport to youth in underserved neighborhoods in Philadelphia. Since relocating to Oregon, Michael has co-led the soccer program at All Nations Oregon FC, where he focuses on mentorship, leadership development, and culturally responsive coaching. As Founder of the Congregation of Black Naturalists, he integrates sports, health and wellness education, and environmental learning to support the growth and confidence of refugee and BIPOC youth.

Contact

michaelarthur10@gmail.com

Saunsuray Govere, Financial Officer

Affiliations & Credentials

Business Developer First Children’s Finance
StartingBloc Social Innovation Fellow
Golden Key International Honour Society and Phi Kappa Phi Member
National Association of Black Accountants Philadelphia, Accounting Career Awareness Program for youth Committee Member
MBA Business Analytics Candidate and Ambassador, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
BS Finance and Accounting, AS Advanced Business, Penn State University

Bio
Saunsuray Govere is a financial and nonprofit development professional with experience in small business consulting, program development, and financial analysis. She previously worked as a Financial Analyst at Vanguard and helped to lead its community programs serving underserved populations. Saunsuray played a key role in designing and co-leading the development of the Village of Champions youth soccer program, expanding access to sports and health education for BIPOC communities. As an MBA candidate at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, she focuses on strengthening nonprofit financial sustainability, impact measurement, and responsible stewardship of grant funding.

Contact
saunsuraygovere@gmail.com

Warren G. Harding, Operations Officer (Philadelphia Region)

Affiliations & Credentials

Clinical Research Coordinator, University of Pennsylvania
BA Psychology, West Chester University of Pennsylvania
MA General Psychology, West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Bio
Warren G. Harding is a Clinical Research Coordinator in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. His work focuses on research that addresses disparities and improves health outcomes. At CBN, Warren applies his background in psychology and research to help develop data-informed programs that strengthen community connections and support youth empowerment.

Contact
warhar93@gmail.com

Samantha Jeune, Community Relations Officer (Pennsylvania Region)

Affiliations & Credentials

Licensed Social Worker, Pennsylvania
BA Women’s and Gender Studies, West Chester University
Master of Social Work, Temple University

Bio
Samantha Jeune is a licensed social worker, therapist, and community development professional based in the Philadelphia region. She is passionate about equity, mental health advocacy, and strengthening community support systems for underserved populations. Through her role with CBN, Samantha helps develop inclusive programs that promote health, wellness, leadership, and resilience for disadvantaged youth.

Contact

samanatha.jeune@gmail.com