staff
Brittany Agro, Special Events and Communications Manager
Keila Benavides, Operations Coordinator
Keila was born and raised in DC and recently graduated high school. She likes to watch soccer games and in her free time, she plays soccer and hikes with her family. She also likes going out to eat and trying new foods.
Anne Corbett, Executive Director
Anne oversees all aspects of CRYSP DC including operating The Fields at RFK Campus, running programs, and growing the organization as its first chief executive officer. An accomplished organizational leader, Anne has multifaceted experience in directing public-private partnerships that include creative placemaking and preferred uses (i.e. arts, parks, affordable housing) within the context of sustainable economic development, transportation planning, civil engineering, and historic preservation. Anne is known for providing innovative strategies to create authentic places and development solutions for complex real estate projects. She is experienced in guiding complex entitlements, urban design, and master planning. A graduate of Wake Forest and the University of Maryland, Anne moved to Capitol Hill in 1997 where she is raising two sporty sons.
Drew Dozier, Shift Leader
Drew graduated from School Without Walls high school in 2022. He is a “born-and-raised Washingtonian,” who enjoys football and dining out. He now attends Morehouse College in Atlanta and returns to The Fields during his time off.
Katie Flint, Finance Manager
Katie is the founder of Better Call Katie, a consulting company that provides accounting, payroll, finance and HR administration to small businesses such as CRYSP DC. Katie began her career as a field representative, training local bookkeepers and office managers for the Teamsters Union. She quickly realized she enjoyed the work herself and became a consultant for several businesses. After over a decade of management and accounting experience, Katie started Better Call Katie in 2015 to continue her interest in business management consulting while raising a family.
Niya Johnson, Executive Intern
Niya is a native Washingtonian and a graduate of the Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School in Anacostia. She subsequently went on to receive her B.S. in Sport Management from Johnson C. Smith University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. Niya is now the Fall Executive Intern. As an intern with CRYSP DC, Niya is researching other non-profit sports organizations in the DC area, as well as developing ways to connect with the local communities serving children in Wards 5, 6, 7, and 8 to provide them with access to sports programs and equipment.
Micah Morrison, Operations Manager
Micah is another member of the team who is a native Washingtonian. He grew up in DC and is one of our Shift Leaders at The Fields. He is a huge country music fan and is a good sport at answering random questions. Speaking of sports, he has a love for his local Washington sports teams. If it involves Nats Park, Capital One Arena, or any other home to a local team, you can find Micah cheering them on.
Esdras Benavides, Facilities Coordinator
Monica Scharf, Program Manager
As Program Manager, Monica organizes our Youth Sports For All program and arranges programs and partnerships at The Fields. She also supports communications and provides customer service both on the field and behind the scenes. Monica moved to the DMV from a small town just outside of Cleveland to attend George Mason University, where she graduated with a degree in sport management in December 2021. When she’s not working, Monica loves transforming thrift store finds into up-cycled treasures.
Finn Sweet, Field Monitor
Another born-and-raised Washingtonian, Finn loves helping the community, especially supporting the coaching staff of his little brother’s team. Now a high school senior, he grew up playing Capitol Hill Little League. A Clemson fan, he plans to attend college and earn a degree in business. He hopes to work in the professional sports business.
Kendric Mbouwe, Field Monitor
Native of PG County, bringing a unique touch to our team. Beyond his role as a field monitor, he's a fashion designer. Interestingly, Kendric values his relaxation time and is well-known for his love of sleeping.
Rhiannon Ülgen, Permit Manager
Rhiannon is originally from Michigan and comes to DC by way of Italy and Turkey, where she was a teacher and education coordinator. As Permit Manager, she facilitates superior customer service for the patrons of The Fields at RFK Campus, managing permit requests and coordinating scheduling throughout every season. Her energy and enthusiasm for exceptional customer service set CRYSP’s management apart from other sports facilities.