CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE

SquashBridge is led by a passionate, experienced team dedicated to creating access and opportunity through the game of squash. At the helm is founding Executive Director Simba Muhwati, a former national champion and seasoned youth development leader whose vision and drive shape every aspect of the program. We’re committed to building more than just a club; we’re building futures.

FOUNDING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

SIMBA MUHWATI

Simba Muhwati became the founding Executive Director of SquashBridge in 2024, bringing deep experience from StreetSquash, where he led nationally recognized teams and coached the first all-Black squad to compete at U.S. High School Squash Nationals. Originally from Zimbabwe, Simba Muhwati became the founding Executive Director of SquashBridge in 2024, bringing deep experience from StreetSquash, where he led nationally recognized teams and coached the first all-Black squad to compete at U.S. High School Squash Nationals. Originally from Zimbabwe

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCE

NATASHA SMITH

Natasha is a finance and accounting professional who values and is devoted to helping companies grow and sustain with integrity and scalability. She is a leader in Finance with over 20 years of diversified financial analysis and accounting experience in private, non-profit and public sector accounting and finance. Her skills include leadership at corporate, executive and operational levels, notably in the education and healthcare spaces. She comes with many strengths which include Business development, mission aligned budgeting, financial planning and analysis. She has proven success in managing and empowering finance, accounting, and operational teams to execute plans and contribute to the achievement of the organizational mission and goals.

Natasha prides herself in her ability to manage the day-to-day accounting and financial operations and simultaneously keep her eyes on the big picture goals of an organization. She takes a servant leadership approach and enjoys developing leaders and change makers. Natasha takes an interest in big dreams and trusts that all things are possible when you plan accordingly and position yourself in preparation for the opportunity. She is a people person, a team player and enjoys being a part of something bigger than herself especially in serving communities in need with equity in access at the forefront.

SQUASH DIRECTOR

AMR ABDELMAKSOUD

Amr Abdelmaksoud has spent over a decade shaping squash at the highest levels in Egypt and internationally. A former top-3 junior in Egypt, he went on to coach with the Egyptian National Team and at leading clubs before founding Squash Kings, where he guided world-class athletes including Marwan ElShorbagy. Since moving to the U.S. in 2017, Amr has directed and coached junior programs across New York, North Carolina, and Texas, producing nationally ranked players. Most recently, he led Mission Success Houston to three SEA national titles. Now as Squash Director at SquashBridge, Amr is dedicated to developing student-athletes on and off the court and building programs that create lasting community impact.

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The Board

SAHEL ANWAR

BOARD MEMBER

COURTNEY BURDETTE

BOARD MEMBER

LUKE BUTTERWORTH

BOARD MEMBER

LUIS CARRENA

BOARD MEMBER

ROBERT GILBRALTER

BOARD MEMBER

KEN GOLDBERG

SECRETARY

JACK HELLMANN

BOARD MEMBER

DEB HODES

BOARD MEMBER

MATT JANIGA

BOARD MEMBER

BRIAN MATHIAS

BOARD MEMBER

CAMPBELL MCCOLL

BOARD MEMBER

CHARLIE MERILL

BOARD MEMBER

KIM MORQUE

BOARD CHAIR

DOUG POLING

BOARD MEMBER

SPENCER ROBERTSON

BOARD MEMBER

KENDALL WEBB

TREASURER

TIM WYANT

BOARD MEMBER

Advisory Board

JOHN TORRES

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BRIDGEPORT YOUTH CARIBE LEADERS

SABRINA SMELTZ

THE WAKEMAN BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB

SHAUN MOXHAM

CO-FOUNDER AND CO-CEO, MSQUASH

ADAM WALKER

DIRECTOR OF SQUASH, INTENSITY SQUASH

MARK NEMEC

PRESIDENT, FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY

JULIE GREENWOOD

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SQUASH HAVEN