CEOs of Tomorrow Team

We’re a passionate team committed to the success of the youth we serve. We believe all of the kids and teens that join CEOs of Tomorrow are wrapped in brilliance, and it’s an honor to help them unlock their gifts and talents. Our dedicated and diverse program staff includes licensed teachers, business college students, and CEOs of Tomorrow alumni.

Roxie Hentz, PhD | Founder & CEO

CEOs of Tomorrow Roxie HentzDr. Roxie Hentz has over 30 years of experience in the education field, including service as a state education consultant, culturally responsive teacher leader, district-wide teacher mentor, university teacher-in-residence, adjunct professor, and classroom teacher. For 17 years, she served as the Founding Executive Director of a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization offering empowering youth programs including financial wellness, job-readiness skills and entrepreneurship.

Extending her commitment to social entrepreneurship education, she authored It’s My Business: Inspiring Students’ Ideas for a Better Community, a resource packed with fun lessons and engaging activities designed for educators to guide their students in creating their own classroom business for social good.

Among her many awards and recognitions for her dedication to urban education and community leadership are the Fulbright Distinguished Teacher Award, MOST (Madison Out-Of-School Time) Outstanding Youth Worker Award, Jammin’ 98.3 Black History Maker Award, V100 Radio’s Positively People, Wisconsin’s Economic Teacher of the Year, and being named one of Wisconsin’s Most Influential Black Leaders. She has been featured in BRAVA Magazine, Wisconsin State Journal, Madison Magazine, Madison365, The Cap Times, Capital City Hue, WisBusiness.com, and The Morning Show on Botswana Television.

Dr. Hentz is the recipient of YWCA Madison’s Women of Distinction Award, which recognizes women leaders whose community services, professional achievement, integrity, leadership, and dedication to the lives of others and to the quality of life for all reflect YWCA Madison’s mission and values.

Dr. Hentz earned a bachelor’s degree in education, a master’s degree in business administration, and a doctorate degree in leadership for the advancement of learning and service.

Our talented team

Lorena Guimaraens

Assistant Director

Fatima Sartbay

Administrative Assistant

Safaa Mohammed Saed

Communications Specialist & CEOs Alumni

Cecilia Nie

Social Media/Program
Assistant

Emily Fisher

Youth Empowerment Coach

Antwon

Youth Empowerment Coach

Nabil Hamdan

Youth Business Coach & CEOs alumni

Denali Kraemer

Teen Empowerment Intern & CEOs Alumni

Ashley Eng

Program Assistant

Sheriona Talley-Banks

Youth Business Coach

David

Teen Ambassador

Melia

Teen Ambassador

Edward

Teen Ambassador

Nykong

Teen Ambassador

Diana

Teen Ambassador

Theckla

Teen Ambassador

Zion

Teen Ambassador

Sophia

Teen Ambassador

Samiya

Teen Ambassador

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