Board Members

Dr. Mia Henderson – Board President

Dr. Mia Henderson has served on the Board of Directors of Navigate STL Schools since 2022, and works as a pediatric hospitalist serving young patients at several Missouri hospitals. While she didn’t grow up in St. Louis, she’s always considered the metro area home, because that’s what her parents (who were area natives) always called it – and she spent most summer and winter breaks here. Mia grew up in southern Arizona, before completing her undergraduate degrees at University of Arizona and a masters in education at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. She earned her MD and PhD degrees from the Medical Scientist Training Program at Washington University School of Medicine and completed pediatrics residency training at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. 

Mia has always been passionate about working with underrepresented and underserved communities. A Girl Scout Gold Award recipient herself, she spent many years on Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s Young Professionals Council and serving as a team mentor to Girl Scout robotics teams. She has also worked with many other initiatives including Healthy Start new parent classes, multiple science and medicine pipeline programs, and Wash U’s Public Health and Diversity Working Group. Mia is a member of both the Gold Humanism and Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor societies, as well as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. 

Danny Lewin – Board Vice President

Danny Lewin currently serves on the Board of Directors at Navigate STL Schools and is a Partner, and Vice President of Business Operations at Object Computing, Inc. Danny was born in Saint Louis and graduated from the University of Missouri before moving to South Florida and earning an MBA from Florida Atlantic University. He began his career working as the Community Relations Coordinator for the Miami Dolphins from 2003 – 2007. While working for the Dolphins, he managed the team’s community outreach efforts as well as the Miami Dolphins Foundation fundraising efforts.

Eventually, Danny returned to Saint Louis and joined Object Computing, Inc. (OCI); a technology consulting firm. Through his time at OCI, he has played many roles including Recruiter, Recruiting Manager, Project Manager, Director of PMO, and Director of Operations.

Throughout his career, Danny has been active in the non profit community. He served as the President of the Board of Directors at Lift for Life Gym from 2008 – 2019 and continues to serve on the Advisory Board. He has also been part of other organizations such as the St. Louis Sports Commission Associates, CATCH 84 Foundation, and FOCUS St. Louis.

Calvin Dantley – Board Secretary

Calvin Dantley specializes in providing engaging and effective learning and development support for companies. He designs interactive online courses and other resources tailored to educate employees across all organizational levels, delivering impactful corporate training solutions. 

Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Calvin has called the St. Louis metro area home for over a decade. With nearly 20 years of experience in sales training and management, he leverages skills such as questioning and active listening to connect deeply with subject matter experts. Beyond his professional endeavors, Calvin serves as a youth sports coach, mentoring and inspiring kids in his community to explore opportunities beyond sports, utilizing their skills both on and off the field.  

John Henry – Board Treasurer

John Henry is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) with a robust background in financial controls, risk management, and compliance. With expertise in developing and implementing internal controls, conducting audits, and managing financial operations, he brings strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of financial risk mitigation.

His professional experience includes roles at prominent organizations such as Wells Fargo, Nestle, and the Missouri State Auditor’s Office. In his current position as a Financial Control Analyst he supervises control testing, performs risk assessments, and ensures compliance with both internal and external regulations. His prior role as an Internal Auditor further honed his ability to identify discrepancies, assess internal controls, and recommend corrective actions to improve organizational efficiency and profitability. Additionally, his experience as an auditor in the public sector provided him with a solid foundation in government auditing, regulatory compliance, and data analysis.

John Henry’s dedication to precision, attention to detail, and ability to communicate audit results effectively make him a valuable candidate for the Treasury position at Navigate STL. His comprehensive understanding of financial processes and ability to identify risks and create mitigation plans aligns well with the goals of ensuring sound financial stewardship within the organization.

Christopher Geden

I like to believe that I’m an outcome-based leader who tries to understand and help the youth, families, and communities in which we serve. Through engagement, whether it be at the Tower Grove Farmer’s Market or at a recreation center.

Dr. Courtney Belfor

Dr. Courtney Belfor is a distinguished educator with over ten years of
experience. Her lifelong dedication to student achievement is what makes her
an iconic symbol in education.

“I consider it an honor and privilege to work with children and their families.
My mission is to inspire, encourage, and assist all children in reaching their
full academic potential. Most emphatically, it is my personal belief that this is
done through a team effort comprised of family, school, and community. This
is the path that will enable us to support today’s youth.”

Dr. Belfor’s dedication to the impact theory, equity, excellence, and inclusion
in our schools is what sets her apart from others. This desire is consumed by
her thought that “students will make their own positive and lasting impact in
our world.”

Dr. Belfor earned her BS in Business Administration from Southern Illinois
University Edwardsville (SIUE), MA in School and Professional Counseling
from Lindenwood University, MA in Education Administration from
Lindenwood University, and an Ed.D in Educational Leadership from
Maryville University. She currently serves as a Guidance Counselor in Saint
Louis Public Schools.