Kevin Davis
Founder and Executive Director
Kevin Davis is the Founder and Executive Director of First Workings. Originally from London, Mr.Davis graduated from the University of Kent at Canterbury, (UK) with a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Government and was awarded an MA in International Relations from NYU in 2011. Mr. Davis ran one of the world’s largest listed derivatives brokerages, Man Financial, and retiring after a quarter of a century in London’s City and New York City’s Wall Street. Mr. Davis is an adjunct professor at NYU’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
Yasmin Sanders-Fathi
Corporate Engagement Manager
Yasmin Sanders is the Corporate Engagement Manager at First Workings. Yasmin earned two Bachelors of Arts Degrees from Loyola University Chicago in International Studies and Environmental Studies with a focus on Environmental Justice. Prior to joining our team, Yasmin worked in college and career access with high school youth in Chicago. Yasmin is passionate about workforce development, equitable access, and sustainable community development.
Katie Begley
Alumni Programming Manager
Katie Begley joined the First Workings Team as the Program Coordinator in 2017 after earning her Bachelors of Science in Sociology with a concentration in Education from Saint Joseph’s University. In 2019, Katie pursued a fellowship in Evanston, IL working closely with community organizations, schools, and students. Katie rejoined the team in 2020 and is excited to work closely with School Partners and the growing Alumni network at First Workings.
Chloe Mullarkey
Co-Founder
Prior to relocating to Colorado, Chloe Mullarkey was the Senior Advisor and Head of Strategic Planning for First Workings. She previously served as founding Executive Director and Program Director of First Workings. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology from NYU Steinhardt and a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Prior to First Workings, Ms. Mullarkey served as a College Advisor at a high school in the Bronx with the NYU College Advising Corps. Her career has been focused on helping NYC youth achieve their full potential academically and professionally
Our Board
Eyal Shemesh, M.D.
Jeff A. Lipsitz
Kevin R. Davis
Ralph Johnson
Susie M. Davis
Zack Klion
Our Advisory Board
Chloe Leavitt
Erik Coler
LisaMarie Collins
Fernando Warden, Jr.
Interested in joining our Advisory Board?
The First Workings Advisory Board is made up of a group of dynamic young professionals who advise First Workings in their areas of expertise to deepen community and corporate relationships, increase brand awareness, and help improve and expand the impact of First Workings.
For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact Yasmin at [email protected]
To apply, please click here: Advisory Board Application
