Kareem Goubran

Kareem knew as a teenager that God was calling him to serve those in need after giving out sandwiches in Tompkins Square Park through Graffiti’s FLIP Program. He holds a Masters in Social Work from NYU and an M.Div from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was a social worker for NYC Social Services, and directed MNYBA’s Church and Community Ministries before coming to work full time at Graffiti in 2001. Kareem’s wife, Theresa, also serves as director of Graffiti 4, “Gotta Dance, Gotta Serve.” They have three children.

Mindy Jamison

Mindy has over 30 years of experience working with churches, agencies and communities, focused on generational poverty. She is a graduate of Carson- Newman University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Mindy was the co-Director of Friendship Baptist Center in Des Moines, Iowa. She has led as the Program Director at Oliver Gospel Mission, the Chief of Staff and Programming at Ezekiel Ministries, and currently serves as Graffiti’s Program Director.

Mindy is married to Jon and has one daughter, Maggie.

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Carmen Morales

Carmen has served with Graffiti Community Ministries for nearly 12 years, supporting and leading the children’s ministry. She holds a master’s degree in education with a focus on math and science for grades K–12. Carmen’s mission and greatest joy is serving the children and families on the Lower East Side, guided by her faith and devotion to the Lord.