Arkeem Samuel, Social Worker, BDEA Alumnus Arkeem Samuel, a proud 2012 graduate of BDEA, is a dedicated social worker and mental health professional committed to supporting children, families, and individuals with diverse needs. He currently serves as a Clinical Adjustment Counselor at Newton Central High and is pursuing his Master of Social Work. [...]
CJ Jones, Alumni Advocate, BDEA Alumnus CJ Jones, a proud 2013 graduate of BDEA, is a creative professional and dedicated alumni advocate with expertise in marketing, web design, and digital communications. Deeply committed to giving back, CJ has remained closely connected to BDEA through his ongoing volunteerism and collaboration with staff across departments. [...]
Alexandra (Alex) Henderson , State Street, Head of People Transformation, Global Delivery Simplification
Lili Allen, Formerly Jobs For the Future Lili Allen is a Senior Advisor at Jobs for the Future (JFF), where she continues to advance equitable pathways to postsecondary credentials and career-track employment for young adults from low-income communities. With more than 25 years of leadership in education and workforce development, Lili is recognized [...]
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 [...]
Emilie Steele, Formerly UMass Boston Emilie Steele is an educator and leader with extensive experience in curriculum design, assessment, program evaluation, and higher education administration. She served for nearly 30 years as an Associate Professor at the University of Massachusetts Boston, College of Public and Community Service, shaping learning outcomes and competency-based education [...]
Marcy Ostberg, Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics Marcy Ostberg brings an eclectic background in civic innovation, urban policy, and education to her work in advancing social impact and equity. She currently serves as Director of the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics in Boston, leading efforts to scale human-centered civic innovation across [...]