Meet the Bounce Back Team

Director of Program

Pronouns: She/Her

✉ tova.hairston@boomerangyouth.org

✆ (919)-268-2146

As a longtime advocate for teens, I am thrilled to lead Bounce Back, Boomerang’s after school program, as Program Director!  I think that brave out-of-school spaces are critical for adolescents to build the skills, resilience and connections they need to dream their wildest dreams, and to begin the work to realize those dreams.  The trajectory of my own life has been deeply and positively impacted by high quality, grassroots community-based programs during my formative adolescent years, and am honored to be a part of that important, transformational work in service to teens here in Orange County.

To learn more about Tova, and how to contact her, click here.

Aysha Castro 

Pronouns: She/Her

Site Director

aysha.castro@boomerangyouth.org

(919)-296-9055

Aysha joined Boomerang Youth Inc in 2022. Originally from Florida, Aysha came to North Carolina to raise her boys in a different environment not knowing it will change her life for the better. She has found her passion in working with youth, and wants to make an impact in as many lives as possible. In her free time, when she is not with her two boys, dog and finance, she enjoys a good show/movie with snacks and drinks!

Best Advice Received About Working With Youth: Always be engaging, open and honest. Patience is essential!

Favorite Snack: Chocolate coated almonds & Candied pecans

Precious Ramsey 

Pronouns: She/Her

Lead Teacher (Hillsborough)

precious.ramsey@boomerangyouth.org

(919)-296-9055

Precious joined Boomerang Youth Inc in 2023. Precious started substitute teaching in 2015 for Orange County Schools, and has had a passion for teaching and education since. She’s also worked in Daycare centers as well. In her free time she loves spending time with family and doing outdoor activities such as camping , camp fires etc. 

Best Advice Received About Working With Youth: Be yourself , And treat the kids with respect & kindness Because they can sense the way you feel towards them.

Favorite Snack: Apple Cinnamon Nutrigrain Bars

Ariyana Almodovar

Pronouns: She/Her

Assistant Teacher (Chapel Hill)

ariyana.alomodovar@boomerangyouth.org

(919)-296-9055

Ariyana joined Boomerang Youth Inc in 2024. 

Best Advice Received About Working With Youth: 

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