OUR TEAM
BINDY AUVERMANN
Executive
Director & Founder
A native of Long Beach, California, Bindy Auvermann has crisscrossed the globe learning, living and helping. Following graduation from University of Texas, she worked for many successful years for top legal firms in Texas and in San Francisco, California. Bindy found her social calling while helping in orphanages in Southern Russia. When she settled in the Northern Georgia mountains she continued her desire to help young people succeed and grow by working with the Dawson County Mentoring Program. Bindy became the executive director of that program growing it over time into Next Generation Youth Development, Inc. A passionate supporter of Dawson County’s next generation; Bindy works tirelessly helping young people succeed and to fully recognize their potential. When not at the Clubhouse, Bindy spends her time with her husband, son and two Italian greyhounds.
Verónica is a graduate of Tufts University with a B.A. in Clinical Psychology and Child Development. She has dedicated her career to the service of others including roles with the Dept of Mental Health, Children with Special Needs, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta and the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention. Combining her background in psychology and social work with operational and leadership expertise, Verónica has served as Project Manager for the National Foundation of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and as Director of Community Action & Prevention Alliance. One of her proudest moments has been in her current role as Development Director for Next Generation, helping to open one of only three prevention clubhouses in the state of Georgia. Verónica presents at local and statewide conferences on Mindfulness and its effectiveness in building socioemotional resilience in youth.
Development
Director & Co-Founder
VERONICA
SANTIAGO-JOHNSTON
Sharon Sotelo
Programs
Director
Sharon, born and raised in Gainesville, Georgia discovered home away from home in Mars Hill, North Carolina, where she graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. She shortly discovered her passion for working with youth upon graduating. One of her greatest moments came with becoming part of the NxTG team in 2016 and commencing her career. Outside of her passion for her career Sharon is a travel enthusiast and spends her free time always looking for new places to visit and adventures. When not traveling she enjoys staying home and binge watching Nextflix.
Chase Tarte was born and raised in Brunswick, Georgia. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology from Georgia Southern University. After graduation, Chase gained experience in various roles, including serving as a Wellness Coordinator at The Joint Chiropractic and working as a Probation Officer. Ultimately, he transitioned from these positions to pursue a career where he could make a more positive impact on others.
Chase found an exciting opportunity as a Clubhouse Lead at V2 and is thrilled to be part of a close-knit team. He is particularly passionate about working with youth and taking on a mentorship role to help guide and support them. In his personal life, Chase is an avid gamer, a proud cat owner, and a coffee enthusiast.
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Chase Tarte
Clubhouse
Lead
