Leaders & Speakers
Dr. Bruce Main, President of UrbanPromise ministries in Camden, NJ has been the visionary creator and motivator for this organization for over 20 years. Known and respected for his ability to build programs that equip children and youth to succeed amidst the challenges present in the city of Camden, Bruce is paving the way for the UrbanPromise model to reach more children and youth in some of the most under-resourced communities around the world.
Lindsey Markelz, MSW, is the Director of UrbanPromise International. With a Masters in Social Work, experience as a director of children and youth programs, and after returning from the Peace Corps, Lindsey is uniquely equipped for leadership in UPI. During her Peace Corps service in the Republic of Kiribati, Lindsey worked with leaders in the NGO unit of the government, building their capacity to strengthen the work of Non-Governmental Organizations in the country.
Leader profiles for UrbanPromise sites and affiliates can be found on each ministry’s page.