Our Team
Directors and Advisors
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Executive Director, Co-Founder
“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.” - Muhammad Ali
Mahamadou Hydara helped to found Neighborhood United in the Spring of 2020. He is the current Executive Director of the organization. Mahamadou is a physical education teacher at a local Bronx middle school school. He acquired a Master’s degree in Sports Management from Adelphi University. Originally from the Bronx, he loves coaching youth basketball to the kids in his community. He has a special mission in amplifying the voices and play of young girls in basketball, which is often overshadowed in the sports arena.
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Senior Advisor, Co-Founder
“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” - Malcolm X
Husein Yatabarry helped to found Neighborhood United in the Spring of 2020. He is the current Executive Director of Muslim Community Network. Husein continues to contribute to NU as an adviser. He received his bachelor’s degree from The City College of New York located in Harlem. Originally from the Bronx, he loves effecting change in his community. He also enjoys running, traveling and spending time with his family.
Program Staff
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Alhuseney Trawally (Coach Trawally)
New York Fury Program Director
Alhuseney Trawally, currently teaches physical education, in The South Bronx. His true passion is coaching basketball. He’s been coaching high school girls basketball, Middle school basketball, and AAU Basketball for about 6 years. He is the 2020 Junior Knicks Coach of the Year runner up. His mission is to provide a platform for young women of color to play basketball in a space that is primarily male dominated.
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Abubakary Trawally (Coach Buck)
New York Fury Program Manager
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Ali Soumare (Coach Ali)
New York Fury Program Coordinator
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Luisa Butler
Canvas Kids Program Director
“Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly?”
- Frida Kahlo
Luisa Calcaño helped to start the first Neighborhood United art program in the Spring of 2020. She is currently one of the current Art Program managers. Luisa is an elementary school art teacher at a local Bronx elementary school. She has a BFA in Art Education from the College of New Rochelle located in New York. She loves to teach art to children in the community and host art events for her families.
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Cristina Acevedo
Canvas Kids Program Manager
“To further creativity is to generate risk.” -William C. Maxwell
Cristina Acevedo helped to start the first art program for Neighborhood United in the Spring of 2020. She is currently one of the current Art Program managers. Cristina taught art at a local New York non-profit program. She recently acquired her MFA in Fine Arts from the City College of New York (CUNY) located in Harlem. She has an interdisciplinary practice both within her and her teaching.
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Bubah Conteh
Tech Coast Program Director
“It is easier to build strong children, than to repair broken men.”
–Frederick Douglass
Bubah is currently working as a professional software developer for a global software consultancy company. He has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and is currently enrolled in a M.S in Computer Science program at Syracuse University.
Board of Directors
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Milan Flynch
Board Member
Brooklyn Prospect
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Sharday Boyd
Board Member
KIPP NYC
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Hawa Jobateh
Board Member
WME/IMG
Join our team.
It takes passionate, driven people to build the kind of change we want to see. At Neighborhood United, we’re always looking for individuals who believe in the power of youth, community, and opportunity.
Whether you're an educator, coach, program leader, creative, or community builder—there’s space for your talents here. When you join our team, you become part of a movement dedicated to equity, leadership, and belonging.
Help us grow. Help us lead. Help us build the neighborhood we all deserve. Any questions? Contact us at info@neighborhoodun.org
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