About
THE BLUEPRINT FOR THE ROAD TO GREATNESS
Road to Greatness was created with the belief that everyone has the capability of being great in their own right. Some are actively pursuing that greatness, while others need that motivation to begin their own path.
Over the years, the communities of Sunnyside and Woodside have been witnessing youth programs constantly vanish throughout the neighborhood. After a popular youth program disbanded in June 2014, one community leader, Kenny Medrano, knew he had to take action. Through partnerships with a local church and community association, he was able to continue programs. In May 2015, he formed a team of incredible professionals who shared the principles of leadership and resilience. They were driven to make a lasting impact in the community. This became the origin of the Road to Greatness.
The mission of Road to Greatness is to cultivate leadership within individuals and strive to advance the social and economic progress of communities in Queens.
In order to make an impact in our communities, the Road to Greatness begins at the fundamental level: through the youth.
Beginning in 2016, through its partnership with P.S.199Q, Road to Greatness provided an arts and sports program in a school that had a need for both. This is only possible by the actions and support from incredible, like-minded individuals like you.
Join us as we continue this movement to make a long lasting impact in the community for our 2017 Spring Cycle.
Road to Greatness, Inc.
P.O. Box 4795
P: 646-715-8779
R2GNYC@gmail.com
The Road to Greatness team shares a common standard based on leadership and passion. Our diverse staff and board is compiled of professionals that make sure that the organization will always maintain a standard of excellence. Our team is dedicated to establish Road to Greatness as a staple in the community for years to come.
Kenny Medrano
Founder & President
Kenny Medrano is the founder of Road to Greatness. He is a social entrepreneur and avid backpacker. He’s a New York native, specifically from the great county of Queens. His family is from Quito, Ecuador. He holds a B.B.A from Baruch College. Professionally, he started in music publishing working in licensing and copyright administration. After years of volunteering, he found his calling when he became the director of a Boys & Girls Club in his childhood neighborhood. He also served at various roles at the New York City Council including Director of Finance, Community Organizing, and Participatory Budgeting. He created this organization because of his passion and commitment to foster leadership for the youth and other aspiring entrepreneurs.
Mel Campos
Board Development
Mel began his professional career with the Boys & Girls Club Movement as Associate Executive Director of the Crime Prevention Association Boys & Girls Club in Philadelphia. He eventually became the Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Albany, Executive Director at the Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens, and Regional Service Director serving more than 30 Clubs in New York and New Jersey. He currently serves as the Chief Professional Officer at the Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon. A graduate of Manhattanville College, Mel is married to Barbara Allen and has three children, Adam, Lorin, and Brian.
Marco Villegas
Finance Committee
Marco began his career at J.P. Morgan as an equity research analyst covering financial stocks for 6 years. He served as a management consultant at Accenture, with clients such as Pepsi and Johnson & Johnson. He is now a fledgling real estate entrepreneur with properties in different states. He holds a B.B.A from NYU Stern and an M.B.A from Wharton. His first paying job was selling sodas in Shea Stadium. He credits his humble beginnings in his hometown of Woodside, Queens as his motivation for his professional success. He lives with his partner, daughter, and son in Dallas, Texas.