Board of Directors

Meet the Team.

RENNIE ORG is led by a passionate group Board members who are dedicated to creating a better world for those experiencing houselessness. From community planning to legislation, and from event coordination to financial education, our Board brings a diverse set of backgrounds and skills sets to help support the community. Learn about our amazing team below.

  • Ciara Ungar

    FOUNDER, CEO

    Ciara is a certified Leadership & Business Coach & Consultant, Speaker, Author and Teacher. She founded YouAreLovd in 2016 out of her passion for serving the homeless community. Ciara is also on the board of TechShift, a student organization aimed at creating change through technology.

  • Melanie Weiss

    MARKETING & COMMUNITY

    Melanie is a current undergraduate student at Northeastern University. She is majoring in Marketing with a minor in both Sustainable Business Practices and Psychology. Prior to joining the board, Melanie worked as YouAreLovd’s Social Media Marketing Intern. Her passions for volunteering, sustainability, and activism have been a driving force in all areas of her life and she is excited for the opportunity to continue by serving on YouAreLovd’s board.

  • Danielle Dickinson

    CONTENT & COMMUNITY

    Danielle is a NC native turned Brooklynite. She is passionate about making the community a better place. She has a background in design, content creation and editing and supports YouAreLovd's content efforts.

  • Casey Crooks

    TREASURER

    Casey brings a financial background to the Board's efforts through his experience as a CPA. It is his hope that financial education for the community can help create a more stable future.

  • Alison Liang

    COMMUNITY PLANNING

    Alison is passionate about understanding how various factors of infrastructure impact that community. She has joined our board to provide insight on how YouAreLovd can get involved in influencing infrastructure.