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Board Chair
J. Sample Member
Bio coming soon.
The people behind the mission
Leadership rooted in love for Syracuse and its young people.
Founder & Director
Mrs. Bettie Graham
Sometimes the best place to find out who you are is to go to a place where you don't have to be anyone else…
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Mrs. Bettie GrahamFounder and Director — leading The Determination Center since 2010
Mrs. Graham founded The Determination Center on a simple conviction: every young person in Syracuse deserves a safe space, a caring mentor, and a fair chance. Under her leadership the center has grown from a single room on East Brighton Avenue into a community institution serving thousands. (Full biography and photo coming soon.)
Board of Directors
Guided by community leaders
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Vice Chair
A. Placeholder Name
Bio coming soon.
RS
Treasurer
R. Sample Member
Bio coming soon.
MP
Secretary
M. Placeholder Name
Bio coming soon.
TS
Board Member
T. Sample Member
Bio coming soon.
KP
Board Member
K. Placeholder Name
Bio coming soon.
⚠️ Sample listing — board member names and bios are placeholders pending the official roster.
Want to serve on our board?
We welcome community leaders who share our vision.