Darlene Andrus Darlene Andrus brings more than 30 years of experience in education, youth leadership, and community engagement. She served as Executive Director of the African American Youth Leadership Conference (AAYLC), where she spent more than 25 years creating opportunities for African American youth to develop leadership skills and reach their full potential. After a 30-year career with Hewlett-Packard, retiring in 2010, Darlene returned to school to earn a degree in Sp