York Academy Leadership
Mr. Andre Pierce, President
Mr. Andre Pierce is the esteemed founder and president of York Academy. Raised in Portland, Oregon, he holds a distinguished degree from Grambling State University in Grambling, Louisiana. As a dedicated family man, Mr. Pierce is the proud father of Andrea, Ashton, and Za'Niyah. His unwavering vision for York Academy is to serve as a bea
Mr. Andre Pierce is the esteemed founder and president of York Academy. Raised in Portland, Oregon, he holds a distinguished degree from Grambling State University in Grambling, Louisiana. As a dedicated family man, Mr. Pierce is the proud father of Andrea, Ashton, and Za'Niyah. His unwavering vision for York Academy is to serve as a beacon of hope, illuminating the path for young individuals and empowering them to recognize the diverse opportunities that life presents.
James Bowles, Vice President of Market and Development
Raised in Portland, Oregon, I had many highs and lows in my young adult life, ranging from my involvement in the Bridge Builders program to my incarceration. These experiences helped me see the gaps and issues for people in minority communities and where assistance is needed—it starts with our youth! I have a background in social human s
Raised in Portland, Oregon, I had many highs and lows in my young adult life, ranging from my involvement in the Bridge Builders program to my incarceration. These experiences helped me see the gaps and issues for people in minority communities and where assistance is needed—it starts with our youth! I have a background in social human services, public speaking, business management, and class facilitation, along with a plethora of other skills and experiences I am eager to share and use to help make our kids' futures brighter. I am the father of six beautiful children and a shoulder to all our youth.
Here at York Academy we offer a variety of programs and services to support education, community building, leadership, self awareness, and brotherhood and sisterhood.
Tasha Pierce, Vice President, Records
Tasha Pierce, Vice President, Records
Tasha Pierce is the vice president of records at York Academy, based in Portland. She has held this position for the past 20 years. Tasha has a daughter named Taraji. In her leisure time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, shopping, and spending quality time with her family.
One of her primary professional goals is to empower youth.