Charla-Janey Roberts
Senior Higher Ed. Impact Manager
Charla-Janey Roberts is a joyful champion of the arts, community, and creativity! Hailing from Cleveland, OH, and now navigating the DMV, she blends her Theatre Performance roots with a Master’s in Public Administration, and a Master of Arts Management to empower young people in underserved communities. Her mission? To make sure every child gets the chance to dream big and express themselves.
At work, Charla-Janey’s values are in perfect sync with Generation Hope’s commitment to uplifting young families through education and support, and she’s thrilled to be part of an organization making a lasting impact. Off the clock, she’s all about sparking creativity—whether she’s crafting arts-based literacy programs or teaming up with community partners to build spaces where imaginations can run wild. With Charla-Janey, expect big dreams, big smiles, big impact and a whole lot of heart!
Quote:
"Education is not just the filling of a pail, but rather the lighting of a fire." -William Butler Yeats
Why I chose this quote:
This quote beautifully encapsulates the transformative power of education. It highlights that true learning is not about passively accumulating knowledge; but igniting curiosity, passion, creativity and a desire to explore. Education empowers and inspires people to think creatively and critically to make meaningful contributions to the world.