Steven Culbertson

Steven Culbertson is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Youth Service America (YSA), a position he has held since May 1996.3 With over 27 years of experience in this role, Culbertson has established himself as a prominent figure in the nonprofit sector, particularly in the field of youth engagement and service.4

Background and Education

Culbertson graduated from Hamilton College with degrees in English and French.14 He grew up in Amherst, Massachusetts, and attended Amherst Regional High School.3

Career Achievements

Under Culbertson's leadership, YSA has become an international nonprofit organization committed to increasing opportunities for young people aged 5-25 to make a positive impact on the world.2 His efforts have been widely recognized:

• In both 2002 and 2003, the Nonprofit Times named him to its list of the 50 most powerful and influential nonprofit leaders in the United States.14
• He has been credited with helping to position volunteering and young people as a national priority.24

YSA Initiatives

During his tenure at YSA, Culbertson has launched and overseen various programs, including:

• Global Youth Service Day, the largest day of service in the world
• ServiceVote
• Semester of Service, a school-based service-learning strategy
• "50 By 250", an initiative aimed at increasing youth participation in communities to 50% by America's 250th birthday on July 4, 20264

Other Roles and Involvement

Culbertson is actively involved in various organizations:

• Trustee for America's Promise
• Member of the Advisory Committee for the Ad Council
• Advisory Board Member of Break Away
• Board member of Camp Fire and Youth Service America2

He has also been a volunteer with organizations such as Rotary International, the Boy Scouts of America, and the Episcopal Church.4

Steven Culbertson continues to be a passionate advocate for social innovation and youth engagement, working to empower young people to create positive change in their communities and around the world.