Christian Walkes, Museum of African American History Boston native Christian Walkes is a Ph.D. candidate in Education at Harvard University, where his research explores the history of African American education, Black geographies, and civil rights. His dissertation, “Landscapes of Freedom: Black Educational Architects and the Historical Geographies of African American School Grounds,” examines [...]
Meena Kothandaraman, twig+fish research practice Meena Kothandaraman is an Experience Strategist and Co-Founder of twig+fish, a Boston-based human-centered research practice that strengthens the connection between organizations and the people who shape their products, services, and experiences. With more than 25 years of experience in qualitative research and experience design, she focuses on integrating [...]
Dr. Kelly Cameron, Independent Education Consultant Dr. Kelly Cameron is a higher education leader with expertise in student development, alumni relations, and institutional advancement. He currently serves in governance roles with Bunker Hill Community College, the Center for Collaborative Education, the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, and as a commissioner [...]
Norvia Peña, Peña & Nova Corp Norvia M. Peña is an accomplished management executive with extensive experience in operations, program management, finance, and strategic planning. She currently serves as President, CFO, and General Manager of Pena & Nova Corporation, overseeing all aspects of business operations, budgeting, and staff development. Previously, Norvia held leadership [...]
Cherina D. Wright, Esq., Suffolk University Cherina D. Wright, a native of Boston, Massachusetts, is the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs at Suffolk University, where she serves on the senior leadership team and advises university leadership on student engagement, equity, and inclusion initiatives. In this role, she provides strategic direction, programmatic support, [...]
Jonathan (Jon) Barry, Abry Partners With over 17 years in the alternative asset management sector, Jon is currently the Head of CLO Structuring at Abry Partners in Boston. He formerly worked as the Director of Portfolio Reporting at Audax Private Debt, specializing in analytics, fundraising support, and portfolio metrics. Despite a recent relocation [...]
Charell Hendricks School Climate Coordinator Student Success Team chendricks@bostonpublicschools.org (617) 635-6789
Akshata Kadagathur Teacher Humanities akadagathur@bostonpublicschools.org (617) 635-3823 LinkedIn
Alison Hramiec Head of School ahramiec@bostonpublicschools.org (617) 635-6789 LinkedIn
Amanda Shabowich (she/her/hers) Amanda is a 30-year-old lifelong Boston resident, who serves as the Director, Youth and Young Adult Pathways at United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley. From 2021-2023 she served as a member of the MA LGBTQ Youth Commission. From 2019-2022, she served as a Youth Transition Funders Group (YTFG) Economic [...]